The upper river from Tahoe City to River Ranch can be fun in the morning.  Walk the bike path, throw some #8-#12 orange/yellow Stimulators near the willows or tightline/dry-dropper the runs.  Fish are eating pretty good sized Stimulators so don’t be shy. Hang a #20 Brassie, or copper/green/black Copper John or your favorite Baetis pattern about 18” under the Stimulator and good things should happen.  If you can handle it, put the Copper John first and tie a Brassie/Zebra midge onto the Copper John.  Roll casts help!!

USFS Campgrounds from River Ranch to Truckee are productive. Same techniques as the upper river, just less access due to private property.  Don’t trespass, stay in the campgrounds.

The Glenshire area has been pretty good lately.  Pocket water is your friend, tight-lining and dry-dropper are the way to go.  Don’t need to be super deep, the fish are in the fast water, at the very beginning of the runs, right behind or in front of larger rocks and anywhere 2 runs/bubble lines converge.  Get out of the pools and walk upstream.  Midge hatch when the sun hits, then PMD’s, Baetis and maybe a green drake now or then.  Starting to see Yellow Sally’s later in the morning.

The Canyon from Hirschdale down to the state line is great right now. Access to Hirschdale is basically non-existent right now, so go farther down the canyon and explore the other exits/pullovers.  Summer Stones are everywhere.  Go big with one of your nymphs and don’t be afraid to try a Chernobyl Chubby dry. They’ll eat them.  And as always add more weight when nymphing!!

Please carry a thermometer and keep your eye on it. We’re still good for now but it’s starting to heat up as we hit the dog days of Summer.  Try some new spots, move around and be respectful of others.  There’s plenty of room for everyone.