California Zone X-7b Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
California Zone X-7b
Updated Apr 13, 2026
At a Glance
335Square Miles
62%Public Land
5,800 - 8,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
The trans-Sierra crossing is a popular off-road trip with riders making the 2- to 3-day journey beginning in Grass Valley through the network of dirt roads to Sparks, NV
The Truckee river is a great fly fishing side trip
Stampede Reservoir can be a productive lake trout and rainbow trout fishery
Zone X-7b is located in portions of Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties in the east-central portion of the state bordering Nevada, north of Lake Tahoe.
Make certain to carry a bear tag in this area as bears are in abundance and may increase your opportunity for a harvest. The bear season in this zone opens after the deer general season opens here. This zone gives up some large bears in the brown color phase annually.This zone is also an off-road vehicle area. During archery weekends, particularly Labor Day weekend, the area can be overrun with noisy, recreational enthusiasts.
