Little Truckee River Fish Report

The Little Truckee has still got great flows

Little Truckee River - CA (Sierra County)

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
1-22-2024
(530) 587–4844
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Water Conditions

The little truckee has still got great flows with the weekly average lately being around 140 CFS. Since the Little Truckee is a tail water stream, the temperatures do not fluctuate much. This makes the fish much more comfortable. The thing to really look for is access to the river. The road is not plowed so getting there can be tough if we get to much snow. And a reminder there is no cell phone service there, so be careful to not get stuck.

Tips for the Week

This is your best location for consistent dry fly fishing. The best bite is taking place in the middle of the day. There can be great blue winged olive and dark midges hatch coming off the water at anytime. Nymphing here is also a great option with most the fish holding in slower deep pools. Anglers nymphing should really try to downsize their presentation in winter, smaller indicators, tiny split shot and fishing just one fly.

Suggested Flies

Some suggested flies to try on the Little Truckee River right now are Sparkle Dun Baetis, Hackle Stacker Blue |Winged Olive, Bead Head Hare’s Ear Small, Black Palamino Midges or Split Case Blue Winged Olive

More Reports

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Monday, January 22nd

Donner Lake: Donner Lake can still be accessed by shore or boat
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, ice has started to form, but it is not safe enough for any fishing or recreation
Boca Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile
Prosser Reservoir: Fishing here can be wide open right now with all angling techniques finding some success
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access can only be made by foot or snowmobile during the winter
Truckee River: The Truckee River has decent flows and great clarity right now

Mountain Hardware Reports

for Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Donner Lake: Donner has been fishing decent from shore for rainbows
Boca Reservoir: Water levels are dropping as we move closer to winter
Stampede Reservoir: Stampede Reservoir has good size rainbows and cutthroat being reported
Prosser Reservoir: Fishing here can be wide open right now
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Fishing in the pass creek arm has been good off the shore for rainbows and the occasional cutthroat
Truckee River: Winter is here and the river is fishing well
Little Truckee River: The river still has great flows as they keep releasing water out of stampede