Truckee River The Truckee River is fishing well! Flows at the downtown gauge are around 500, we had some fluctuation with some thunderstorms early last week. Water temps are still getting above the 68 degree mark in the afternoons, but we are noting a downward trend…
Early in the day is the name of the game on the Truckee River for trout. Water temps are creeping up towards 68F in the afternoon but dropping overnight. The afternoons are a great time to give the trout a break when the temps rise…
Truckee River Through the downtown gauge, the Truckee River has been holding steady around 450 CFS. This is perfect flows in my opinion. Wading is easier, and the river really starts to show off its details as the water level settles into the deeper channels…
Truckee River The Truckee River is on fire! The river is hovering around 600 CFS, and is in the mid to high 50’s depending on the time of the day that you are fishing. There are bugs galore, and the trout are feeding heavily. Little…
Pyramid Lake Summer has finally come! Warmer temperatures at the lake are going to start to force fish below the thermocline as it begins to form. Surface temps this morning were 65 degrees and spiking to 70 by evening. Fishing early morning until the water…
Flies That We Suggest for the Truckee River: Squirmy Wormy, Hot Cheek, CDC Red Tag, Double Bead Stone, Carot, Perdigon, Duracell, Masked Marauder, Nemec Stone Flies We Suggest for Pyramid Lake: Marabou Midge, Balanced Leech (peacock,diablo,olive), Cat Whisker Booby, Dirty Martini Booby, Spanish Olive BoobyMidnight…
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One of our most popular podcast guests has been Devin Olsen. His ability to articulate the specifics and nuance of Tactical Fly Fishing is amazing. You now have the chance to spend about 8 hours on the Truckee River with Devin this summer. Devin will…
Pyramid Lake The LCT spawn is still ongoing at the lake. Fish are shallow and cruising in schools. Some of these shallow fish are willing to eat, but they are few and far between. The fish holding off of drop offs more willing to feed….
Spring runoff is in full swing and the Truckee River should stay on the high side for the next month. It is still very fishable and success is greater if you focus along the edges in softer water. Attractor nymphs, worm patterns and stoneflies are…