Donner Lake:

Although the lake shoreline includes numerous homes and I-80 nearby, you can see a great view of Donner Pass with Donner Memorial State Park on the east end.

9,700 Acre Feet, elevation 5933’.

Boating: All craft currently allowed, but a ban on jet skis is being considered; sailboating is very popular, but winds can be hazardous. Boat launch and rentals available at the marina on the west end, not at the State Park.

Fishing: Fishing is better than the catching; so most fishermen go elsewhere. Rainbow, Mackinaw, and Kokanee are available, and trolling works best. The most productive fishing for Macs and browns is in winter, or look for good browns, rainbows and Kokanee in the spring.

Diving: Good up to 200’ depth, with visibility excellent in the 20’- 40’ range. Excellent shoreline facilities rank this diving area second only to nearby Lake Tahoe. Donner is the most popular lake in our backyard. Three dive sites: at the boat launch on the west end, China Cove on east side, and Shoreline Park on north side. Diving attractions include big crawdads, tree stumps over 500 years old, sunken sailboat, and large trout. Beware of high-speed boats.

Camping: See East Slope Area, Donner Memorial State Park.