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Independence Lake

Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT)

Upper Independence Creek

LCT spawning

LCT Spawning Run Weir

Brook Trout Removal

Brook Trout Removal

Kokanee

Distribution of Kokanee Redds

Spillway Fish Barrier

2016 CALIFORNIA ANNUAL GUIDELINES FOR TRUCKEE RIVER RESERVOIR OPERATIONS Currently, the desired operations at Independence Lake to benefit Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) are: • Lake should be at maximum elevation by May 15 for successful spawning.

2016 CALIFORNIA ANNUAL GUIDELINES FOR TRUCKEE RIVER RESERVOIR OPERATIONS • TMWA to hold the lake level relatively high until December 1, and then rapidly draw the reservoir level down about three to five feet to de-water kokanee redds.

2016 CALIFORNIA ANNUAL GUIDELINES FOR TRUCKEE RIVER RESERVOIR OPERATIONS • CDFW takes eggs from kokanee salmon in Stampede Reservoir requiring fall drawdown from Independence. To allow for December drawdowns in Independence Lake, it is helpful to limit the fall drawdowns.

In-Basin Watercraft Program

“The Good Old Days”