Guide To Fishing At Stampede Reservoir In Northern CA
AKA: Stampede Lake
What to fish for...
Fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon at Stampede Reservoir in California.

Kokanee salmon fishing is great at Stampede Reservoir, a 3,340-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, 10 miles north of Truckee. This is also a terrific trout fishery with four species of trout. Scattered around the lake, which has twenty five miles of shoreline, are access roads and trails for reaching the water for fishing from the bank.
Shore fishing is also available at the campgrounds. Boating access is via the boat launch ramp, located just west of Logger Campground.
Primary fish species residing in Stampede Reservoir
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Stampede Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Stampede Reservoir Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Boat Launch Access Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Click here for a California fishing license.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Logger Campground - 530 587-3558
Emigrant Group Campground - 530 587-3558
Stampede Reservoir CA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
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Contact Information
Stampede Reservoir
Stampede Campgrounds
Truckee, CA 96161
530 587-3558
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Fishing for kokanee salmon and trout in northeast CA.