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Last Updated June 2nd, 2026

Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

Flows measuring 248 CFS out of Tahoe City, 306 CFS through town of Truckee, 381 CFS through the Glenshire area, and 537 CFS near Farad. Water temperatures will start to increase with the warmer weather pattern the area is finally seeing. Water clarity is clearing up after the recent rain storms. 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 high 40s°F and reaching the mid 50s°F by mid-afternoon.

Hatches

Anglers can expect a few hatches of caddis, blue winged olives, PMDs, and baetis throughout the day.

Effective Tactics

Euro nymphing and streamer fishing have been solid methods to try at this time, with some dry fly fishing in specific areas. On cloudy days, streamers are producing the best results. For anglers euro 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. Anglers using crayfish and ants are still getting some bites. With the appearance of warmer temperatures and an increase in pine pollen, carpenter ants are on the menu for the trout.

Catch Report

With the flows dropping a bit from last week, fish are spread throughout the entire system. Anglers can have success from Tahoe City to the Nevada stateline. .

Fly Box Must-Haves

• Egan Bionic Ant
• Crayfish
• Carpenter Ants
• Pheasant Tail
• Hares Ear
• Zebra Midge
• Missing Link Caddis
• Peas and Cream
• Biot Epoxy Stone Golden (#10-14)
• Stone Daddy Light Golden (#10-12)
• E/C Caddis Tan (#16)
• Cutter’s E/C Caddis Tan (#16)
• Haddon’s Dead Drift Crayfish Brown (#8)
• Net Builder Caddis Green (#14)
• Large Green Sculpin Patterns

Little Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

Flows on the Little Truckee between Stampede and Boca are have dropped a bit and are approximately 387 CFS right now. With the flows dropping, anglers can find conditions more favorable for wading. 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

Flows have decreased and with the warmer outside temperatures, anglers can expect to see some hatches of yellow sallies, caddie, and pale morning duns.

Effective Tactics

The trout are towards the end of their spawn period, but since the eggs take around 30 to 40 days to incubate, please watch for the redds while fishing. Flows are still high for the Little Truckee River, but it is possible to wade in certain areas. Anglers can have success with indicator nymphing, streamer fishing, or dry fly fishing to get bites. Fishing subsurface in the deeper pools with nymphs like Zebra Midges, San Juan Worms, Glowbugs, or Sculpzillas is producing the most bites. It’s also a great time to fish the Upper Little Truckee River off Highway 89 North above Stampede. With the campground there, the state tends to stock this area for campers.

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

• Sculpzillas
• 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