The Truckee River also changed since our last report. The storm last weekend cooled wanter temps off significantly and seemingly had the fish move to slower water. We were finding them but mostly in slower edges and a bit deeper than last week. The trend has the water warming and we believe this will continue with warmer air temps.

Looking forward at the weather forecast we anticipate a slight bump in flows with warming air temps. This increase will be from melting of low elevation snow. While it might not increase temps significantly it could add a bit of color to the water that will provide a degree of comfort/safety to the trout. When you see clarity drop below the 3ft range start thinking of using flies like the Squirminator and BH Squirmy Worm. Also flies with UV material can bring greater attention to the fish with reduced water visibility.

Out on the water this week we saw several redds that have been vacated. Not sure if the colder temps pushed the rainbows off their spawn or it is winding down. We will keep an eye out and let you know. If you do see some fish on redds, please enjoy the view but give them their space.

Truckee River flies we suggest: Squirminator, BH Squirmy Worm, Carot, Jig TNG BWO, Quill Jig, French Nymph,Psycho May, Weiss UV Jig, Masked Marauder, Truckee River Selection (April)