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Nevada Fish Reports


Truckee River Fishing Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The Truckee is in great shape right now from the Boca Bridge area down through Reno. The flows are around 400 CFS but they are starting to yo-yo a little. Warmer weather this week could create some run-off problems so keep an eye on the flows. The Nevada side of the river has been fishing really well over the past couple of months. There have

East Carson River Fishing Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The East Carson River is the most susceptible river in our area to run-off. The flows are currently 131 CFS, but they have been really going up and down. With the air temps headed for the 60\'s this week, the East Carson will likely be un-fishable. The best fishing on the East Carson is on the back side of the run-off. This year that is

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Winter flows are here. Fish are holding up in deeper pools as most of the runs do not have much water in them. the big fish are there but a stealthy approach is a must. The river is low at 14 cfs through Truckee, 141 cfs at Farad and 175 cfs through Reno. Most anglers fish the lower river this time of year due to

Little Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The L.T. has come up a bit from 30 cfs to 60 cfs. The Brown Trout seem to be working their way back to Boca after a busy fall. There are still some lurking around but the cold weather is approaching fast. The Kokanee Salmon are all but gone. The Rainbows have their turf back and are chowing down on beatis mid day, both on

East Walker Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are down to 19 cfs. This is very typical for this time of year. irrigation season is over. The flows should be between 15 cfs and 50 cfs all winter. The fishing remains pretty good. As the water gets lower a much more stealthy approach is a must. Nymphing with size 18 - 22 nymphs fished either short line style or under an indicator

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The cooler weather has significantly improved the fishing. Fall is finally here and the fish are very active. There have been some big brown\\\\\\\'s caught in the past couple of weeks and we are only getting started. This is the time to fish streamers and go for the home run. Flu Shots, Cutter\'s Goblins, Stanley Streamers, bandit leaches and really any big sculpin

East Walker River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are 104 CFS. Absolutely perfect. The water temps. are finally in the range to be able to fish all day. Some bigger browns have been caught both in California and Nevada in the past week. Rainbows are also out in force. Nymphing with a golden stone or a crayfish pattern with a smaller dropper such as a bottom roller, baetis or a midge

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
California - The River is low from Tahoe City to Boca Bridge. The best fishing has been from the confluence of the Little Truckee to the state line where the flows are perfect. Water temperatures have dropped and the fish are getting active. Dead drifting crayfish patterns and October caddis with a smaller dropper like a baetis or any size 14-18 darker bodied nymph has

Little Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The flows have been dropped to 49cfs. The fish are starting to get a little spooky but the fishing has been great for the better fishermen. Reno Fly Shop guides have had numerous clients into bigger fish on the surface as of late. Baetis have started to hatch mid morning and both baetis dries and nymphs have been producing. Dry dropper techniques are working great.

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are down to 54 cfs and dropping. The dry fly fishing is phenomenal right now. Big dries are catching fish all over. Stimulator, hoppers, stoneflies and just about any dry in the size 8 to 12 size frame are worth a shot. The water is crystal clear and the bigger fish are hard to fool but the smaller fish are chowing. You can use

Knott Creek Reservoir Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Feel like taking a few days off? This may be the best Stillwater fishing spot in Nevada right now. Fish are eating just about anything and a variety of methods are working. Best of all, fish are eating Callabaetis on the surface! Ants and beetles are also worth a try. For sinking flies, darker colored woolies and leaches, sheep creek specials, damsels and dragon flies

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The flows on the Truckee remain great from Truckee down through Reno. In general the best fishing times are in the morning before it gets hot and then again in the evenings as it cools down. This is the time of year that the crayfish molt and have soft shells in most of our local rivers. Dead drifting crayfish patterns in deeper water can be

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are down to 70 cfs. Not bad for mid August. It has been fishing well. Nymphing with golden stones or crayfish patterns and a smaller dropper like a caddis or midge pupa. Hopper and golden stone dries are working and can be fished alone or as a hopper dropper setup for sure. Mornings are the best here as well.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The Truckee River continues to produce fish from the town of Truckee down through Reno. California - Water is being released out of Lake Tahoe now and the flows in the upper river are up. The fishing from Truckee to the state line has remained fairly consistent. In the mornings, nymphing with golden stone nymphs or crayfish patterns with a smaller dropper like a size 16

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are dropping fast. They are down to 166 CFS and dropping daily. The East Carson is the closest thing in the area to a freestone river and the snowpack is all but gone. The river is in great shape and the fishing has been pretty good. Nymphing with small golden stone nymphs and a smaller dropper such as a micro mayfly, hbi\'s or

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The fishing remains excellent on the river. Perfect flows and lots of bugs have been the norm of late. California - There is more water coming out of Lake Tahoe now. Flows are 240 CFS through the town of Truckee and the fishing has really improved in the upper river. The flows remain in the 550 CFS range in the Lower California sections down to

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are dropping fast and are down to 360 CFS. This is absolutely perfect. Fishing should be really good for the next few weeks. Nymphing with caddis, golden stones, midge pupa and little yellow stones are the usual for this time of year. The evening dry fly activity is also worth staying for.

Knott Creek Reservoir Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The road is in much better shape now and the fishing has been good. Fish are being caught on a variety of methods and flies. Sheep creek specials, black bird\\\\\\\'s nests, scuds and aggravators are all catching fish. Having a floating line, an intermediate line and a fast sinking line with improve your odds of catching fish.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
California - Fly fishing has been outstanding from the Town of Truckee to the state line. Flows are 165 in the section from Truckee to Boca Bridge. There has been a pmd hatch on most days mid morning and a strong caddis hatch in the evenings. There have also been a few green drakes hatching on cloudy days. Flows are between 500 cfs and 650

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are down to 570 cfs. It is dropping fast. The next few weeks should be really good on the East Carson. Usually this time of year nymphing with golden stones and a caddis dropper during the day works well. As the water comes down the dry dropper set up will be worth a try as well. Make sure to use split shot with your

Pyramid Lake Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
The fishing has remained really good. It is getting tougher to find the fish but when you find them 20 to 30 fish days are still happening. The North end of the Lake has had some great reports. Nymphing and pulling streamers both have been catching fish. The Lake closes at the end of June.

Truckee River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
In California the river is in really good shape from Lake Tahoe to the Boca Bridge. Flows are 232 CFS in Truckee. It is still a little early in the year for any hatches but the nymph fishing has been really good. From the Boca Bridge to the state line the flows are still a little high at 600 to 750 CFS. The fishing has

East Carson River Fish Report

by TRUCKEE RIVER OUTFITTERS
Flows are 1120 CFS. Wait until the flows come down to under 700 CFS before going to the East Carson. Go here for stream flows
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