Truckee River Fish Report

Indicator nymphing has been the best technique

Truckee River

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
4-5-2024
(530) 587–4844
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Water Conditions

The main Truckee is flowing at 199 CFS in Tahoe City, 265 in downtown Truckee, and 736 CFS at Farad. The water is cold and swift this time of year, so wade with caution. Please remember that Trout Creek to Prosser Creek is fly only, catch and release.

Tips for the Week

Indicator nymphing has been the best technique with longer leaders of 10 or 11 feet. 4x to 5x tippet works well in the higher flows. Stonefly nymphs with a smaller nymph as your dropper are working well in the slower deeper areas of the river. The fish have not moved into the fast water yet.

Suggested Flies or Lures

Some suggested flies to try on the Truckee River right now Skwala stone nymph size 12, squirmy worms, hares ear nymph 16, micro baetis 18, rough water skwala adult size 12

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Friday, April 5th

Donner Lake: The lake trout bites been at various depths lately
Boca Reservoir: Shore bites at Boca is off the dam and on the south east shore
Stampede Reservoir: No report there is some snow at the boat ramp still
Prosser Creek: Bait and lures are working on the cutthroat
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile during the winter
Pyramid Lake: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Monday, January 22nd

Donner Lake: Donner Lake can still be accessed by shore or boat
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, ice has started to form, but it is not safe enough for any fishing or recreation
Boca Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile
Prosser Reservoir: Fishing here can be wide open right now with all angling techniques finding some success
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile during the winter
Truckee River: The Truckee River has decent flows and great clarity right now
Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee has still got great flows