Boca Reservoir Fishing in Nevada County, California

• Overview

  The Nevada County end of California holds Boca Reservoir. Elevation runs to 5,571 feet. About 964 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. At about 5.1 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Few waters listed in Nevada County are bigger. Truckee sits 7.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Reno is 17 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Boca Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Nevada County include brook trout, rainbow trout and tahoe sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Boca Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 62°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Boca Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. You can camp 0.9 miles off, which suits an early start. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Prosser Creek Reservoir sits 3.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Boca Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.