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Last Updated December 4th, 2025

Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

Flows on the Truckee River have leveled out nicely this week—holding around 62 CFS out of Tahoe City, 92 CFS through town, and 400 CFS at Farad. With the upper river running lower, more trout are stacking up in the canyon stretch. The bite has slowed down a bit as winter approaches.                          

Water Temperatures

Steady low-50s, with 46 degrees being the low temperature.

Hatches

No specific hatches to report, but anglers should use tiny dries if they are dry fly fishing.

Effective Tactics

Indicator fishing through the slow pools for best results. Light tippet and and 10-foot rod can help you control your flies in the lower flows this time of year. The best time for dry fly fishing is from 11am-2pm. Remember, until April 22nd, there is a no bait, no kill policy. Anglers must catch and release all fish.

Catch Report

Anglers are finding plenty of rainbows and browns in the 12–16 inch range from Glenshire through Hirschdale, with larger browns up to 24 inches showing up in deeper canyon pools. The best bite continues to be early and late in the day.

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Little Truckee River Fishing Report

Current Water Conditions

The Little Truckee is averaging about 40 CFS between Stampede and Boca. Flows are low and clear giving anglers some decent dry fly fishing late into the year.

Water Temperatures

Holding steady in the high 40s°F to low 50s°F.

Hatches

No particular hatches to report

Effective Tactics

Mostly dry fly fishing, but anglers can nymph in the riffles to get some bites. For anglers dry fly fishing on the Little Truckee, use small dry flies in the size 20 to 22 range and fish the slower pools for best results. For anglers nymphing the riffles, use a small clear indicator with 4 feet of line below the indicator. Use a 4 weight rod with 9-10 ft leaders and 6X–7X fluorocarbon tippet for the best presentation.

Catch Report

Mostly smaller rainbows feeding before the winter months, but there are some decent size rainbows to be found still.

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