Coldstream Pond (Donner Lake Park) - Nevada County, CA

Coldstream Pond, situated adjacent to Donner Lake Park, CA, functions as an accessible and tranquil trout fishery. While specific details for this pond are limited, its location suggests a primary focus on stocked and potentially wild rainbow and brook trout, typical of Sierra ponds. Anglers should employ light tackle, favoring small spoons, spinners, or bait (PowerBait, worms) for spin fishing, and nymphs or dry flies for fly fishing, particularly during morning and evening low-light periods. Due to the pond's modest size and probable clear water, stealth and precise presentations are paramount. Its proximity to Donner Lake provides an alternative, often less pressured, trout fishing opportunity.