The conditions on the Little Truckee return to normal after the repairs on Stampede Dam lowering the flows to a meager 18 CFS. As of today, they have them sitting at 200 CFS. To see this amount of water here in September is outstanding and we hope to see this continue as we come into October to provide great conditions for the brown trout spawn. While we haven’t seen any spawning activity yet, we ask you to remain hyperaware about where you fish and wade in the river over the next few weeks to avoid disrupting any spawning fish. These fish don’t run on a calendar, and it could be any day now before we begin to see this activity. We will be sure to let you know when the spawn begins, at which time we will ask you to avoid fishing out here to give these fish their space. As of now, however, the fishing has been great. The crowds have decreased, the weather has been cool, and dry fly fishing has resumed after last week’s stint of low water. The bugs remain as consistent as the fishing here, and BWO’s, midges, PMD’s and worms should be the focus of anglers looking to match the hatch. These fish are as picky as can be, and if in doubt look for the smallest flies in your box, tie on some light tippet and bring your stealth.