TRUCKEE RIVER

Water Conditions

The Truckee River is currently offering good winter fishing conditions with the higher flows. Flows are 80 cubic feet per second in Tahoe City, through Truckee, it is flowing around 398 CFS and 740 CFS near Farad and the stateline. With the heavy rains, water is a bit high and dirty right now on the lower section of the California side. All and all, flows are nice for winter usually, the water is often lower.

Tips for the Week

To get some bites on the Truckee River, try nymphing with some weight in the slow areas of the pools. The winter fish rest in the deeper pools in winter. If needed, use a long, slow drift to get the fish to bite.

Suggested Flies or Lures

Some fly favorites to try on the Truckee River this week are Pats Rubber Legs size 12, San Juan Worms size 10, Lightning Bug size 16, Glo Bug size 14, and Prince Nymph size 16

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER

Water Conditions

Flows on the Little Truckee River between Boca and Stampede are at 146 CFS. Good high flows for winter fishing right now. Access can be difficult with snow, but current conditions might offer anglers some good bites so it could be worth it.

Tips for the Week

Using an indicator with a small fly and a worm will get any angler a good amount of bites right now. A little bit of split shot goes a long way. You do not need to overweight your rigs right now.

Suggested Flies

A few fly favorites to try on the Little Truckee River this week are small dark nymphs, san juan worms, egg patterns, and stonefly nymphs.

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