Updated July 12th, 2021

Please take a second to get familiar with California’s 2021-22 Fishing Regulations. All new regulations are effective March 1st, 2021.

TRUCKEE RIVER

The Truckee River has flows consistent with last week, but water temperatures are increasing. Morning and evening conditions are best right now for both spin and fly anglers, and as the day warms up, anglers should pay attention to the water temperatures. Oxygen levels are lower in warmer water and anglers should make sure they are fishing in temperatures that are not harmful to the fish. Some recommended flies for anglers to try right now include tan, black, and olive caddis size 14-16, pale morning duns, yellow sallies, golden stones, and green drakes.

FLOWS: Tahoe City 370 CFS, Glenshire 377 CFS, and Farad Exit 497 CFS

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER

Water temperatures on the Little Truckee are slightly lower than the big river, but with the lower flows, conditions are probably still too hot for the fish. Anglers are advised to fish early mornings so they don’t harm the fish. There is a pale morning dun hatch occurring around 9 am until 11am, and then a spinner fall occurs in the afternoon. Some recommended flies anglers could try are burks silhouette PMD, pink cahills, small caddis, two-bit hooker nymphs, size 18 pheasant tails, or size 20 zebra midges in black, red, or brown.

FLOWS:46 CFS, VERY LOW