Current Water Conditions

Flows on the Truckee River have settled nicely this week—holding around 72 CFS out of Tahoe City, 78 CFS through town, and 430 CFS at Farad. With the lighter upper flows, more trout are shifting toward the canyon stretch, which has been producing the most consistent action, especially in the early morning hours before the sun hits the water. Weekday angler pressure remains light, providing plenty of open water to fish and space to move.                                  

Water Temperatures

With cool fall weather taking hold, temperatures are steady in the high 50s, averaging around 58 degrees all day. Inclement weather is forecasted for next week, so temperatures could drop a bit.

Hatches

Expect a mix of blue-winged olives, golden stones, and midges hatching throughout the day.

Effective Tactics

Tightline nymphing through riffles and seams remains the top producer. Dry-dropper setups with long leaders perform well in mixed currents. Use lighter tippet and a 10-foot rod to control drifts in these lower flows. Browns are hugging structure and deep wood, while rainbows are feeding steadily in riffles and runs.

Catch Report

Anglers are finding plenty of rainbows and browns in the 12–16" class from Glenshire through Hirschdale. Bigger browns pushing 18–19" are coming out of the deeper canyon pools. Best bite remains early and late.