Or should we say the Very Little Truckee River. As expected the Little Truckee has been cut way back. It is flowing at 45CFS. This is normal for mid September, especially after a low water year. Water storage season has begun for Stampede Reservoir so look for the Little Truckee to remain low for a while.

As far as the fishing goes, use 6X and 7 X tippets, long leaders and break out your best camouflage. Try to approach an area from downstream and spend plenty of time observing an area. We are in between our major two hatches right now but the Fall Baetis hatch could start any time. Look for fish in a little faster water. The slower the water the harder it gets to make a good presentation and fool the fish. Use a dry fly for an indicator and something really small and not too flashy underneath. Black Midges and Baetis in 18-22 are a good way to go. If you tie your own flies try to put as much weight in your flies as possible and try not to use a split shot too close to your flies. Look for Baetis to start hatching as the weather continues to cool.