Prosser Creek Reservoir

Prosser Creek Reservoir

Description
Prosser Creek Dam and Reservoir, completed in 1962, are located on Prosser Creek about 1.5 miles above the confluence of Prosser Creek and the Truckee River. The dam and reservoir are features of the Washoe Project. Area is open year-round (frozen during winter). A surface area of approximately 750 acres at full reservoir storage. About 11 miles of shoreline. Ice fishing during the winter. Available species include rainbow and brown trout. A 5-miles-per-hour speed limit on the reservoir. Access by paved road. Year-round fishing.
Contacts & Information
Mountain Hardware (530) 587-4844. Truckee Ranger District (530) 478-6257. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.
General Information
Size
734 Surface acres
Elevation
5,711 feet above sea level
Species of Fish
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Fish Identification Encyclopedia
Location
Closest Services: Truckee 3.5 mi.
Directions to: Truckee
Directions to Lake: From Truckee, at junction Hwy's 89 N, I-80; take Hwy 89 N., go 1.5 mi. to Prosser Res. turn off (USFS Rd. 18N74). Turn E, go 1 mi. to campground, 2 mi. to boat ramp.

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