Reno Riverwalk (Downtown Truckee River)on Truckee River
Strong BWO hatches
- 01Strong BWO hatches, particularly on overcast days.
- 02Active PMD emergences offering dry fly opportunities.
- 03Large October Caddis hatch can draw aggressive takes.
- 04Brown Trout are spawning, making egg patterns highly effective.
- 05Midges are a consistent subsurface food source as water cools.
- 06Target deeper pools and slow runs where fish congregate.
- 07Focus on soft seams and current breaks along the river's edges.
- 08Use longer leaders and finer tippets (5x/6x) for delicate presentations.
- 09A slow, deliberate retrieve is key for streamers and nymphs in colder water.
What to tie on at Reno Riverwalk (Downtown Truckee River)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
March Brown Nymph
March Brown nymphs are actively present and a primary food source in the Truckee River during spring, as confirmed by recent angler reports.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives continue to hatch in early spring, particularly on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the Truckee River.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
A foundational, all-purpose searching nymph that effectively mimics a wide range of aquatic insects, from mayflies to scuds, and is deadly when drifted deep through current seams year-round, including summer.
Elk Hair Caddis
An essential, versatile caddis pattern that shines in the evenings when adult caddisflies are skittering across the surface in riffles and runs during summer months.
Buy at AmazonBeetle (Crowe)
An excellent imitation for the myriad terrestrial beetles that inadvertently fall into the water from overhanging vegetation, making it a reliable dry fly choice, especially in shaded areas during summer.
Buy at AmazonCopper John
With its weighted body and flash, this pattern is an excellent point fly in a nymph rig, crucial for getting your flies down quickly to deeper holding fish and imitating various active nymphs year-round, including summer.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in fall, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout.
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.
October Caddis (Dry)
Fall is prime time for the largest caddis hatch of the year, drawing aggressive strikes from trout.
Buy at AmazonNevada season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.