| Think of lakes in Northern California, and you probably | | | | You can bank fish in Boca, too, but not as |
| think of the gem of the Sierra, Lake Tahoe. | | | | successfully if you use a boat. However, in early |
| However, if you're into fishing, Boca Reservoir in | | | | spring, just after the lake thaws, and in the fall, you'll |
| California, not far from Lake Tahoe, may be your | | | | find plenty of bank fishing all along the reservoir, |
| best bet. Open year round, Boca is stocked with | | | | especially in rainbow and brown trout. You can also |
| several varieties of catchable trout in the summer | | | | fish along the banks of the Little Truckee River that |
| and offers ice fishing in the winter. | | | | feeds Boca Reservoir. |
| Fishing at Boca Reservoir, California is much less | | | | Ice fishing at Boca Reservoir, California is a popular |
| stressful and crowded than at other major lakes in | | | | way to fish throughout the year, too, and it's one of |
| the Sierra District, even though it's easily accessible | | | | only a handful of lakes in the Truckee region that |
| from Highway 80 near Truckee, California and only 27 | | | | offers this wintertime treat. Make sure to check with |
| miles Reno, Nevada. It's a mountain lake filled with | | | | the Forest Service that the lake is fully frozen before |
| many types of trout, and other fish. Fish you'll find at | | | | attempting ice fishing. |
| Boca include:o Rainbow Trout (found along the Little | | | | This is a high-mountain lake, so when you think about |
| Truckee River, too)o Brown Trouto Brook Trout | | | | fishing at Boca Reservoir, California, remember the |
| (not as common)o Mackinawo Kokanee Salmon | | | | daytime temperatures can reach the 80s to 90s in |
| (some of the best in the area) | | | | the summer, but dip into the 30s in the evening. In |
| If you want to try fishing at Boca Reservoir, | | | | the winter, days can reach the 20s, and at night, |
| California, you want to get there early in the summer | | | | temps often fall below zero, so bring the right gear |
| or late in the fall for the best fishing results. In the | | | | for your season. |
| middle of summer, the lake is a haven for water | | | | What do you need when you think about fishing at |
| skiers and other recreational boating, so fishing can | | | | Boca Reservoir, California?o Fishing gearo Baito |
| be limited. Early morning is the best time; most | | | | Sunscreeno California Fishing License |
| fishermen leave the lake by early afternoon (some | | | | You can get a one-, two-, or ten-day California fishing |
| say 11:00am is the latest they'll fish in summer). Most | | | | license to fish at Boca, or you can get a year-long or |
| fishermen use boats on this lake, and launching is | | | | even lifetime fishing license if you plan to fish the |
| easy at the Boca Boat Ramp, which is even | | | | area often. Check with the California Department of |
| handicapped accessible when the reservoir level is | | | | Fish and Game for your license, and any restrictions |
| high enough. The ramp can become unusable during | | | | they might have on fishing at Boca Reservoir, |
| low water, so check ahead. | | | | California at different times during the year. |