Martis Creek Reservoir

Martis has got a serious weed problem at the southwest end of the lake where Martis Creek flows in. It has lots of small food fish in the lake so streamers are one of the best choices. Check with the Truckee River Outfitters for current info.

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Lake Information

Take hwy 267 south out of down town Truckee 2.5 miles to get to Martis Creek Reservoir. The turn off is just past the airport and the campground is about a mile back. There is a dirt road down to the south end of the lake for launching float tubes, pontoon boat and prams. There are no motors allow on the little 7 acre lake and it is catch and release and barbless only. Martis Creek flows into the south end of the lake where there is a shallow weedy delta and the deeper open water is at the north end toward the dam. The lake is famous for it's great hatches of callibaetis mayflies, damsel flies and large blood midges. There are also several different small food fish in the lake making streamer fish very popular. This lake is on the 'top 10 list' of CA fly fishing trout lakes.

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Tackle

Have a 9' #4-6 rod with a floating line, a clear slow sinking for mid-depths and a fast sinking line for getting deep in mid-summer or stripping streamers. Use 12' leaders to 6x for small imitations on top. Use a 6' 4x leader for stripping nymphs under water. Use 6' 2x leaders for stripping streamers.

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Martis Lake Map

• Google Map (click upper right on 'satellite')

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Sacramento District Lakes & Parks site.

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Local Shop

Truckee River Outfitters

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Guides

Kiene's Martis Lake Guide recommendations.