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Truckee River Fishing Report 8/25

by MATT KOLES

Fishing hasn't really let up this August on the Truckee River. If you know how to play your cards the fish are willing. I've been fishing both sides of the river, California and Nevada, and catching fish in both states. This time of year, I'll fish some fast water, you'd be surprised who's tucked down deep in a mid river slot. Put the lead on

Flows have stablilized on the Truckee and fishing overall has been fantastic

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

California: The Water master has turned down the flows out of Boca, Donner and Prosser Reservoirs and more water is coming out of Lake Tahoe. Tahoe is the only Reservoir out of the 4 that the water comes off the top. What this means is the water in the Truckee is warmer overall. This enhances the need to fish in the mornings and evenings. Dead Drifting

Flows are perfect and the fishing has been awesome on the East Carson

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The flows on the East Carson River are down to 225 CFS. The flows have not dropped too much over the past week. As they start to stabilize the fishing should only get better. The flows are perfect and the fishing has been awesome. They have stocked the upper section and they have really spread out. Some fish up to 18 inches or better. There

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Caddis hatches have been prolific in the evening. Otherwise use larvae patterns or big stoneflies (#4 or #6) during the day. Glenshire to stateline has been the best. The stretch through town has small fish. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water is warm, fishing is slow.

The Truckee River Grand Slam, Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown, and Whitefish

by MATT KOLES

Robert got the good honors today down on the Nevada side of the Truckee River. Fishing was easy, and we rode the gravy train all day. Sure, some were planters, but we did hook some big wild fish. Nights are cool and the fishing is good. Both states are fishing well, and G.G.S. has miles upon miles of river to fish.

Predictions for the Fall on the Truckee

by MATT KOLES

The Truckee River is still fishing well, night's are cool, back down into the 30's-40's again, and we still have a ton of water for this time of year. Things are shaping up nicely for an epic fall. Visions of brown trout are dancing in my head. Book your trip as days are filling up fast. Pick a state, or do the two states one

New Boat Smell

by MATT KOLES

I'm back floating on an Aire raft again, in my opinion the best rafts in the business. Thankfully, I had a few hours yesterday to float the miracle mile section up from my house in Hirschdale. You have to get that new raft smell off, you know, that new smell of new rubber. It's been days since I actually strung up the rods for myself.

Old Clients

by MATT KOLES

It's always great to take out the old clients, the ones you've taken out season after season, especially the ones that can fish. I've taken Bob out for awhile now, gotten to know him a bit. The old boy can tell some good stories, throw a tight loop, all while cracking some jokes at the same time. Good stories, like trying to keep up drinking

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw and kokanee combo trips have been quite good. Limits are coming in each day. Kokanee are found from the surface to 50 feet from Camp Richardson to Emerald Bay. Most are in the 12-13 inch range. Pautzke’s fire corn helps and lure. Mackinaw are 120- to 170-feet down and averaging three to seven pounds. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593; (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishing is quite good below Truckee. Little yellow stoneflies and caddis patterns are quite productive. There are stoneflies during the day. Flows are ideal all the way down to stateline. (530) 587-4844

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The lake is full and there is a current running through it. Those who anchor and fish deep with bait get a few trout. No limits. (775) 266-3550

Good Times

by MATT KOLES

This time of year we usually get into the dog days of August, you know, warm water temps and sluggish fish, but this year is not typical, and the fishing still feels more like July. The fishing is good, and will remain good for the rest of August on the Truckee River. Stones, caddis, crays, and hoppers are on the menu this month. Great weather,

2 Foot Brown Caught on the Truckee

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Summer is here and the water conditions are absolutley perfect. Out guides have been really busy over the past few weeks and we have had some exceptional days including numerous days where clients have caught 20 plus fish and last week a 2 foot Brown Trout was caught on the Truckee River. 30 years of guiding experience and more usage permits to take our clients just

The Truckee is really fishing well right now

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

The Truckee is in great shape from Lake Tahoe all the way through Reno. For the first time this year the entire river is fishable, Wadeable and in great shape. Now is the time to come to town if you want to fish the Truckee River. California - All of the Reservoirs have been stabilized and the flows coming out of the major tributaries are being

The East Carson is still high and fishing should improve as the water level drops

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS

Flows are down to 501 CFS. The East Carson is the closest thing we have to a freestone river in our area. What that means is there is not much control on the flows. Most of the water in the East Carson comes from creeks, springs and natural run off. More of the snowpack is gone now and the East Carson should continue to gradually

It's prime time on Truckee River right now, pick a section, and get after them...

by MATT KOLES

It is getting a little hot in the afternoons, but fishing is pretty much good all day. Caddis and yellow stones in the evenings, with a few big heads coming up. Nymphing during the day with crays, stones, and caddis, seem to be doing the trick. The grass is tall this year, and the hoppers are out, we should have some good late August hopper

Business As Usual

by MATT KOLES

The Truckee River is finally down to normal summertime levels, fishing is good, and the bugs are out in full force. Water temp is a perfect, 58, warming up to about 60 in the afternoons. I've done a few mornings down on the Nevada side, two states one day program, and the fishing is good down there as well. I've been using my G-6

Damn It's Hot

by MATT KOLES

The last few days it's been downright hot here in the Hirsch. Put the beers on ice, get the straw hat out, and put them waders away. The water is still a cool 58 degrees mid-day, and really, that's all that matters. We have plenty of it, water that is, and still the river is not at normal summertime flows. I spent a morning down

Truckee River Fishing Report 7/29

by MATT KOLES

I wouldn't say it's on fire, the Truckee River, but if you have some basic skills you should be catching fish right now. Still a tad high down here in the Hirsch, but lowering daily. The upper stretches, the shire and through town, the water's low, and by mid-day starting to get piss warm. Trout migrate and so should you. Start hitting some faster pocket

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen said mackinaw seem to be in their June transition as we enter August. Fish are coming out of the deep water to mid-depths. Most of his fish are coming on four-ounce Williamson jigs (pink glow or blue mackeel) and weigh three to seven pounds. When the bite is on, it’s red-hot but when it shuts down a lot of work is required.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

General regulation side is hit or miss. The special regulation no large hatches so its mostly a nymph game. The Glenshire stretch is fishing well and the area near Hirschdale is big water, but clear and fishable. (530) 587-4844

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