Boca Reservoir

USA / California / Truckee /
 lake, reservoir
Boca Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Tahoe National Forest of Nevada County, California, created by the construction of Boca Dam across Little Truckee River, approximately 10 km northeast of Truckee. It is located downstream (south) of Stampede Dam and reservoir, and to the east of Prosser Creek Dam and reservoir.

Max. length 3 km (1.9 mi)
Max. width 1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Surface area 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Water volume 41,110 acre·ft (50,710,000 m3)
Surface elevation 1,711 m (5,614 ft)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boca_Reservoir
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Coordinates:   39°24'30"N   120°5'51"W

Comments

  • When it's snow-free, try drifting some PowerBait under a bobber near the dam and along the east shore at the parking lot for the planter rainbows. Take a couple home for dinner. Fun and easy fishing for the kids too.
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