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Fishing

Tahoe National Forest is a favorite recreation area for fishing. Learn more about each opportunity below. 

Lake and Pond Fishing

Tahoe National Forest provides an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. High mountain lakes, reservoirs and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish or just enjoy the magnificent scenery. 

There are over 20,000 surface acres of lakes on the Tahoe National Forest. They range in size from small, high mountain potholes to large reservoirs that store water for domestic uses. The lakes which are capable of supporting fisheries on the Forest primarily contain cold water fish such as trout. About one quarter of the large lakes (e.g. Bullard's Bar and Sugar Pine Reservoirs) provide fishing for warm water gamefish.

River and Stream Fishing

There are more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers to fish on the Tahoe National Forest. The great majority of forest streams do not receive plantings of trout but support "natural" or "wild" trout fisheries.  Historical uses of many of the streams have affected the quality of fish habitat and reduced fish populations.  The Tahoe National Forest is committed to protecting and maintaining all existing stream habitat for fish and other aquatic species and to improving that habitat through rehabilitation and improvement projects.

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Baltimore Lake
Hiking Fishing
Baltimore Lake lies in a heavily timbered basin within the Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area. This lake supports a brook trout fishery through the planting of 1,500 fingerlings every other year. Thereā€¦

Boca Campground
Site Closed
Water Activities Scenic Drives Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Fishing
Boca Campground is located up in the trees overlooking Boca Reservoir. Each site has a bear locker, fire ring with BBQ grate, and a picnic table.

Boca Reservoir
Water Activities Fishing Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The reservoir is on the Little Truckee River, a popular location for motorized boats, personal watercraft, and water skiing. the reservoir has a surface area of approximately 980 acres at fullā€¦

Boca Rest Campground
Site Closed
Water Activities Scenic Drives Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Fishing
5/3/24: Camp open, but only non-potable water available and trash service.The campground offers single-family sites, with a few located right along the waterfront. Most sites are fairly exposed withā€¦

Boca Springs Campground
Site Closed
Horse Riding and Camping Scenic Drives Water Activities Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Fishing
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir where boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campgroundā€¦

Bowman Campground
Fishing Water Activities Hiking
Bowman Lake Campground is a very remote campground with limited services. There are 7 campsites with tables, fire ringsĀ and bear proof food lockers. There is no trash service.Bowman Lake is a largeā€¦

Boyington Mill Campground
Site Closed
Scenic Drives Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Fishing
Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River. This campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.Ā 

Canyon Creek Campground
Site Open
Biking Fishing Water Activities Hiking
Canyon Creek Campground is located on Canyon Creek in a mixed conifer forest, nearĀ Faucherie Reservoir.Ā It is a remoteĀ campground with 20 campsites, vault toilets,Ā bear proof food lockers,Ā pavedā€¦

Carr Lake Campground
Biking Fishing Water Activities Hiking
Carr Lake Campground is a hike in (short hike) campground on a beautiful lake. There are eleven campsites, operated by PG&E. Easy access to many alpine lakes in the Grouse Lakes Area. Easy day hikes.ā€¦

Last updated October 6, 2026

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