Heenan Lake | Season Primer

There's a 130-acre lake off Highway 89 past Markleeville that most anglers drive by without a second look. It doesn't have a marina. It doesn't have a store. It has...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | mid August 2026

Mid August On-the-Water Report from the Truckee River. 3 Hr Intro Classes Available. New hats in the shop and online.

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We Built This for Our Students. It Works for Everyone.

$249.95 · Built around the Orvis Sling Pack · 14 seasonal flies in a fly box · Flies rotate seasonally · Assembled in Reno · In stock in the shop...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River and other waters | late July 2026

Charlie shares this on-the-water report. Covering the Truckee River and other area waters. The summer has been hot but so has the fly fishing. The guys have been out having...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee River and Area Options | late July 2026

Truckee River Report July has been a hot one, and the Truckee is in great shape for wet wading. With flows hovering around 350 cfs on the Reno gauge, the...

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Truckee Trout Spey Clinic w/ Charlie Robinton | July 31 & August 1, 2026

Want to learn all about spey casting and swinging flies for Truckee River trout? We have an upcoming trout spey clinic taught by RFS guide Charlie Robinton on July 31st...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | middle of June 2026

Good fishing on the Truckee River right now. High air temps seem to be breaking with afternoon t-storms. Let's hope this continues. Best bet is to get out before summer...

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Christmas Island Fly Fishing Trip Report 2026 | Reno Fly Shop

Earlier this year former RFS staff member Matthew Killam had the pleasure of hosting a group of eight anglers on the Reno Fly Shop's annual hosted trip to Christmas Island...

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Fly Fishing Report | Truckee and EF Walker River | early June 2026

Truckee River The River is entering its prime condition with the firt part of June. A variety of insects are set to hatch or are already hatching including but not...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | early June 2026 | Tons of new product and a Re-Up Drop

Charlie Robinton brings you the RFS On-the-Water Report for early June 2026. The Truckee River is in great shape with good flows and prime water temps. Wet wading season is...

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River | mid May 2026 | Slip Indicator Leader (Tips and Tricks)

We are moving into summer and the Truckee River is in great shape. The current flows are a bit higher than historic levels but it still easy to find spots...

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On-the-Water Report | end of April | Area Stillwaters and Truckee River

On The Water Report for late April with Brendan Landman! Things are looking good between storms. Flows in the river have stabilized and should continue to warm up from here....

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On-the-Water Report | Truckee River and Pyramid Lake | end of March 2026 | NEW Fly Fishing Classes are available starting in May

Your end of March On-the-Water Report with Aden Breckner from the Truckee River. Spring is in full swing and there are many good places to fish right now. Enjoy your...

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