Truckee River (California Section)Fishing report · river in California
Originating from Lake Tahoe, the Truckee flows through scenic canyons and urban areas, offering diverse fly fishing opportunities.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Clear skies and moderate temperatures
- 01Clear skies and moderate temperatures.
- 02Anticipate consistent BWO and PMD hatches.
- 03October Caddis hatch is underway.
- 04Midges are a year-round staple subsurface.
- 05Brown trout are nearing their spawning season, making egg patterns vital.
- 06Focus on the renowned canyon section on the California side.
- 07Prioritize precise and deep presentation with nymphs and streamers.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Comparadun (BWO)
Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively hatching in fall, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic trout, a reliable fall streamer.
PMD (Pale Morning Dun)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis is the largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers, making this a prime fall dry fly.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Brown trout are nearing their prespawn, making egg patterns highly effective for trout keyed into this abundant food source.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters and rivers year-round, effective as a subsurface searching pattern in cooling fall waters.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger
A versatile, year-round streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from trout in colder fall water.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Boca Bridge
Access near the confluence of the Little Truckee and Boca Reservoir, excellent for nymphing.
Farad
A remote and popular stretch known for larger trout and challenging wading.
Gray Creek Access
Provides good access to various runs and pools in a scenic canyon.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Trout Creek Outfitters
Current Fly Fishing
Reno Fly Shop
Great Basin Guide Service
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What flies work best on Truckee River (California Section)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Truckee River (California Section) right now are Comparadun (BWO) (80% confidence), Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive) (80% confidence), PMD (Pale Morning Dun) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Truckee River (California Section)?
Truckee River (California Section) holds Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Truckee River (California Section) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Truckee River (California Section) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.