Donner Lake
Trout water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Nevada County · California · see it on the national map
Water right now
5933.77
ft
elevation
USGS gauge 10338400
(DONNER LK NR TRUCKEE CA) · 2026-08-28 15:00
2
stockings 2026
Jul 12
last stocked
834
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8wk | Trout | catchable | completed | |
| Jul 12wk | Trout | catchable | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (trout stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Casting spoons | 1/8 to 1/4 oz in fluorescent or metallic; count down until you find the depth |
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Lake | 21 mi | Aug 2 |
| Weaver Lake | 23 mi | Jun 7 |
| Galena Creek NV | 27 mi | May 14 |
| Packer Lake | 29 mi | Jul 12 |
| Sugar Pine Reservoir | 31 mi | Feb 1 |
Records from California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
California fishing
regulations.