The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Stampede Reservoir
Sierra County, California · about 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
51°F water, windy Friday (30 mph SW).
About Stampede Reservoir
In Sierra County, California, Stampede Reservoir covers about 3,200 acres.
It stretches about 5.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 5,920 ft above sea level. Verdi is about 5.8 miles east. Reno, the nearest city, is about 15 miles east.
- Size
- About 3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,920 ft
- County
- Sierra County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Stampede Reservoir in California usually hold trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stampede Reservoir
- Verdiabout 5.8 mi east
- Truckeeabout 8.7 mi south
- Mogulabout 9.1 mi east
- Cold Springsabout 14 mi northeast
- Renonearest city, about 15 mi east
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Questions about Stampede Reservoir
What fish are in Stampede Reservoir?
Lakes like Stampede Reservoir usually hold trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stampede Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Stampede Reservoir?
About 3,200 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stampede Reservoir?
Verdi is about 5.8 miles east; Truckee is about 8.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Stampede Reservoir today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stampede Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
