Fishing

WESTERN NEVADA COUNTY

Bear River
Hwy. 20 near Bowman Road. A few catchable Trout planted yearly, some Native Brown and Rainbow Trout.

Bowman Lake - Bowman Road
16 miles north of Hwy. 20. Fingerling Rainbow and Brown Trout planted yearly, larger Browns found, boat angling better.

CALIFORNIA LAND MANAGEMENT
Come camping. The Tahoe National Forest.
Over 800 campsites. Truckee/Yuba River, Jackson Meadows. (877) 444-6777. www.recreation.gov

Fuller Lake Off
Bowman Road. Catchable Rainbow Trout planted yearly, some Brown Trout, good access for bank fishing.

Grouse Lakes Area
Hwy. 20 from either I-80 or Nevada City to Bowman Road. Following lakes in area closed to motor vehicles. Fingerling Rainbow Trout planted every year or every two years in Penner Lake, Shotgun Lake, Culbertson Lake, Round Lake, Milk Lake, Long Lake, Five Lakes Basin, Sandford Lake. Big Island Lake, Lake Trout planted in past reproducing naturally, difficult to catch from bank, also stocked with Rainbow and/or Brown Trout Fingerlings, popular. Little Island Lake, Brook Trout reproducing naturally, Rainbow Trout fingerlings planted yearly, popular. Hidden Lake, self sustaining Brook Trout. Glacier Lake, Golden Trout planted yearly.

Lake Spaulding
Off Hwy. 20 near I-80 at Spaulding Road. Fingerling Rainbow and Brown Trout planted. Native Rainbows, Browns and Brook Trout, Carp and Pond Smelt.

ROLLINS LAKE RESORTS
Four family-owned and operated campgrounds offer over 250 campsites along 26
miles of beautiful shoreline. Fishing, watersports and year round recreation abound. (530) 346-6166.
www.longravineresorts.com

Rucker Lake
Off Bowman Road. Contains special strain of Rainbow called Redband Trout, popular.

SCOTTS FLAT RECREATION AREA
Scotts Flat recreation area is the ideal place to spend your vacation. Boating, fishing, hiking, camping, relaxing. 5 miles
east of Nevada City on Hwy. 20, then 4 miles by country road to the lake. Reservations: 265-5302; Information: 265-8861. www.scottsflatlake.net

South Fork Yuba River
Hwy. 20 to Washington Road. Catchable Rainbow Trout planted yearly, easily accessed near town of Washington

TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST
A great resource, including maps and Brochures in PDF format. Forest Headquarters 631 Coyote Street Nevada City, CA 95959.(530) 265-4531 fs.usda.gov/tahoe

TRUCKEE AREA

Alder Creek/Prosser Creek
Off Hwy. 89 north of I-80. Best in Spring, small numbers of native Brook and Rainbow Trout.

Boca Reservoir
Off I-80 seven miles east of Truckee. Catchable Rainbow Trout planted yearly. Also Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon.

Cisco Grove
Off I-80 to the north. Lake Sterling, Brook and Rainbow Trout fishery, Fingerling Trout planted every year. Fordyce Lake, Brown or Rainbow Trout planted yearly, public access limited, no boat launching facilities. Mossy Ponds, small number of Brook Trout, series of granite potholes. Sand Ridge, Buzzard Roost Lakes, Brook Trout planted every two years. Paradise Lake, Rainbow Trout in lake, Brook Trout in meadow pools.

Donner Lake
I-80, two miles west of Truckee. Catchabe Rainbow Trout planted yearly. Some Mackinaw, Kokanee, popular with anglers, several piers, boat launching.

Englebright & Martis Creek Lakes
State Hwy.267 south of Truckee. Catch and release, only artificial lures with single barbless hooks. (530) 587-8113 campground info

Little Truckee River
Section between Stampede and Boca Reservoirs. Brown Trout reproducing naturally, also Rainbow Trout.

Prosser Reservoir
Off Hwy. 89 north of I-80 from Truckee. Fingerling and catchable Rainbow Trout planted yearly. Brown Trout reproducing naturally.

Sagehen Creek
Off Hwy. 89 north of I-80. Small, wild Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout in reaches of creek. Above Hwy. 89 bridge, regulations Stampede Reservoir: Off I-80 seven miles east of Truckee. Catchable Rainbow Trout planted yearly. Also Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout.

Soda Springs/Norden Area
Accessed north of I-80. Warren Lake, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout planted yearly, accessible by hiking trail only. Summit Lake, Fingerling Brook Trout planted yearly, accessible by hiking trail or very rough 4-WD road. Negro Canyon Creek, small population of Brook Trout.

Truckee River
From Truckee to Grey Creek, accessible from I-80. Large Brown Trout, small population of Rainbow Trout. Restrictions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
Tahoe National Forest maps and information available at: 631 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959. (530) 265-4531.

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MOUNTAIN RECREATION
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NEVADA COUNTY ESCAPES
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TRIBUTARY WHITEWATER TOURS
Nevada County based outfitter, offering great rafting on the nearby American, Yuba and Truckee Rivers. For all levels, with trips suitable for kids as young as 4-yrs to expert only adventures on Class 5 runs. More than 30 years of safe trips. (530) 346-6812 / (800) 672-3846; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ROLLINS LAKESIDE INN RESORT
Old-fashioned family resort nestled in the foothills near Grass Valley on Rollins Lake.
(530) 273-0729. www.rollinslake.net

Rollins Lake Resorts
Fantastic Fishing & Water Sports, 26 Miles of Wooded Shoreline, 4 Launch Ramps & Gas Dock, 4 General Stores / 2 Restaurants 250+ Campsites / Full Hook-ups Available, 4 Unique Family-Owned Campgrounds to Serve your Needs ... Conveniently Located Just off I-80 Between Sacramento and Reno.