East Martis Creek, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find East Martis Creek in Nevada County, California. It sits at 5,787 feet above sea level. The closest town, Truckee, is 3.7 miles away. Reno is the closest city, 22 miles away. Other water nearby: Dry Lake 1.6 miles away, Prosser Creek Reservoir after 4.9 miles, Boca Reservoir 6.2 miles away, Watson Lake after 6.5 miles and Donner Lake 8 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on East Martis Creek

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Undercut banks hold fish that the middle of the river never will. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Reported across Nevada County: 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. Take East Martis Creek a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 61°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On East Martis Creek the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. There are toilets half a mile off. This sits inside Martis Creek Lake Recreation Area, so read the reserve notices first. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Dry Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For East Martis Creek in particular, ask before you travel.