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Last Updated June 18th, 2026

Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

Flows are measuring 248 CFS out of Tahoe City, 270 CFS through town of Truckee, 322 CFS through the Glenshire area, and 775 CFS near Farad. Water temperatures are starting to increase with the warmer weather pattern the area is seeing. Because of that, early mornings and evenings are the best chances to get the most bites. Water clarity is great. Wading conditions are good from Tahoe City to the Stateline, but be cautious of footing in the faster water near Farad.            

Water Temperatures

Water temperatures are currently steady in the low to mid 50s°F and can reach the high 50s°F by mid-afternoon depending on the day.

Hatches

Anglers can expect a few different hatches at different parts of the day. At dusk, yellow sallies are making an appearance. Pale Morning Duns are hatching mid-day and green drakes are prevalent in the evening. Caddis are also hatching throughout the day into the evening.

Effective Tactics

Anglers are nymphing in the mornings until fish start to rise, then switching over to dry flys, or drydropper setups. For dries or drydropper setups, use yellow sallies in the morning, pale morning duns in the afternoon, and caddis or green drakes in the evening. For anglers nymphing, use longer leaders and a 10 foot 4 weight rod to get down in the faster runs. Focus on upstream drifts for a more natural presentation. Fishing deep pockets behind boulders and structures can produce more bites. With the appearance of warmer temperatures and a ton of pine pollen still showing, ants are still on the menu for the trout.

Catch Report

Anglers can have success from Tahoe City to the Nevada state line, but the bite is best from the Glenshire area through the canyon.

Fly Box Must-Haves

• Green Drakes (#10-12)
• Haddon’s Dead Drift Crayfish Brown (#8)
• Carpenter Ants
• Pheasant Tails
• Pale Morning Duns (#16-18)
• Zebra Midges
• Missing Link Caddis
• Cutter’s E/C Caddis Tan (#16)
• E/C Caddis Tan (#16)
• Net Builder Caddis Green (#14)
• Peas and Cream
• Biot Epoxy Stone Golden (#10-14)
• Stone Daddy Light Golden (#10-12)

Little Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

Flows on the Little Truckee between Stampede and Boca have leveled out for now, but are still high at approximately 304 CFS. Conditions are favorable for wading and the water clarity is clear. The best time to head out there is still early morning when water temperatures are more optimal for the fish.

Water Temperatures

Water temps are averaging in the low to mid 50s°F. Temperatures won’t change much for the rest of the season with this being a tailwater.

Hatches

Anglers will see a variety of pale morning duns, midges, and green drakes hatching in the mornings and evenings. Green drakes are more prominent in the evenings.

Effective Tactics

Anglers can have success with both indicator nymphing or dry fly fishing on the Little Truckee River right now. Nymphing with an indicator in the deeper pools with nymphs like Zebra Midges, San Juan Worms, or Glowbugs can produce some bites. In the mornings and evenings, fish are rising and dry fly fishing with midges and green drakes can also produce some nice fish. With the trout spawn just finishing recently, please be mindful of the reds while fishing.

Catch Report

Fish are spread throughout the system with the higher water levels. Both the upper and lower Little Truckee River can produce fish.

Fly Box Must-Haves

• Green Drakes
• Midges (#18-22)
• Small San Juan Worms in Purple or Pink
• Flossy Worms
• Bird’s Nest
• Glowbugs
• Zebra Midges Black (#20)
• Pat’s Rubber Legs Light Brown (#10)
• Yellow Sallies
• Caddis
• Pale Morning Duns in Pink and Yellow (#14-20)