TOPAZ LAKE

Species Weather Hydrology


FISHING CALIFORNIA

Topaz Lake


April 28, 2024

Topaz Lake, located in California near the Nevada border, is a popular fishing destination for both locals and tourists. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass in the lake. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and exploring the nearby towns of Gardnerville and Minden. For the best fishing experience, anglers are advised to fish early in the morning or in the evening, and to use lures or baits that imitate the lake's natural prey. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Alligator Gar
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass

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Area Boat Ramps

RAMP ROAD MONO COUNTY
East Walker Watershed, California
PROSSER LAKE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
FOREST ROUTE 1N04, GROVELAND
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
CHURCHILL COUNTY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
AMADOR COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
CAPT ROBERTS BOATING SITE
Truckee Watershed, California
NAVY BEACH PADDLE BOAT LAUNCH
Mono Lake Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE WITH SQUAW QUEEN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH RED CLOVER CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
ELLICOTS BRIDGE TO BIG GRIZZLY CANYON
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS SE 1/4 OF SEC 10, T18, R15E TO STAMPEDE RESERVOIR
Truckee Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HELL HOLE DAM TO ELLICOTTS BRIDGE
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO TRAILHEAD
Truckee Watershed, California
SEC 17, T25N, R14E TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAST CHANCE CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 7, T11N, R18E TO BLAIR BRIDGE
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SOUTH OF UPPER TRUCKEE ROAD (SEC LINE BETWEEN 17/20 INTERCEPTS RIVER AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY)
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO AVALANCHE LAKE
South Fork American Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lundsford Park

Glendale Park

Rock Park

Sack Park

Newlands Circle

Mogul Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Oxbow Park

Truckee River Greenbelt

Idlewild Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
VIRGINIA CITY-COMSTOCK
The Virginia City Comstock is a historic mining town located in the Middle Carson watershed of Nevada. It was founded in 1859 after the discovery of silver and gold in ...
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
HERMIT VALLEY
JUMBO GRADE
Jumbo Grade is a popular recreational area in the Truckee watershed in Nevada. It is located along the eastern slope of the Virginia Range and is easily accessible from Reno. ...
ANGORA RIDGE
WILSON CANYON
Wilson Canyon is located in the West Walker watershed of Nevada and is known for its picturesque scenery and unique geological formations. The canyon is an ideal location for hiking ...
DONNELL VISTA

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