Prosser Reservoir:

This reservoir is located in open sagebrush country with smaller pines scattered near the lake. There is a wide open feeling, perhaps too much so when the lake is drawn down.

29,800 Acre Feet, elevation: 5741’.

Boating: No water skiing, power boating, or individual jet craft. All craft have a 10-mph speed limit. Paved boat ramp near Prosser Campground, although not usable at low water. North shore unimproved boat ramp is 4.8 miles north on Highway 89, turn right (east) at Hobart Mills (no services) road and continue to the right past the old mill site. No camping facilities on north shore.

Fishing: Catchable and fingerling rainbows planted, and naturally reproducing brown trout, plus some smallmouth bass. Not as popular as Boca and Stampede, but offers good fishing -- even when the lake is drawn down, thereby concentrating the fish. Inlets provide some good bank fishing. Nice place for pan-size fish for kids.

Camping: Three campgrounds on south shore. Directions: Travel 4.0 miles north of Truckee on Highway 89. Turn east at sign onto Forest Service road # 18N74 and follow for 1.4-1.9 miles, depending on your choice of campground.

Prosser Campground: West shore peninsula, 29 campsites. This is a fee use area.

Prosser Group Campground: West shore peninsula, 50-person site, space for 40 trailers in parking area, 5 tables, 3 fire rings, 1 large BBQ. Fees and reservations required.

Lakeside Campground: 30 undesignated sites, space for trailers. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted.