Truckee River Fish Report for 5-27-2025
Rainbows and browns are both showing up in the net
Truckee River

by Mountain Hardware & Sports
5-27-2025
(530) 587–4844
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Current Water Conditions
This week on the Truckee River, flows are moderating slightly but still reflect the tail end of spring runoff. Expect flows around 75 CFS out of Tahoe City, 295 CFS through Truckee, and 977 CFS near Farad. With most of the spring run-off done, water clarity is good throughout the entire day. The river is fishing good all day, especially in shadowed pockets and deep seams.
Water Temperatures
Ranging from the low to mid 50s°F throughout the day, ideal for active feeding windows.
Hatches
We’re seeing a mix of spring and early summer bugs: Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns and Blue Winged Olives are showing strong, with Caddis and Carpenter Ants making more frequent appearances as daytime highs rise. Look for ants to increase as pine pollen starts to increase.
Effective Tactics
Indicator and Euro nymphing are still the go-to tactics. Use long leaders and heavier anchor flies to punch through swifter water. Streamers like Sculpzillas and Conehead Muddlers are highly effective during afternoon flows. Spin anglers are producing fish with jigs and smaller spoons fished near structure.
Catch Report
Trout are holding tight to structure and deeper lies. Rainbows and browns are both showing up in the net, with many in the 12–18” range. Mornings bring the best clarity and most consistent hook-ups. Afternoons offer solid streamer fishing with an uptick in aggression.
Fly Box Must-Haves
Green Drakes (#12), Split Case PMDS, Bionic Ants, Olive Perdigons, San Juan Worms, Foam Flying Ants, Micro Mayflies (#18), Caddis Pupae and Adult Caddis, Pat's Rubber Legs, Sculpzillas/Theo's Sculpin
More Reports
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Tuesday, May 27th
Donner Lake: Lake trout remain the main target
Boca Reservoir: Trolling for kokanee and rainbows has improved
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action continues to strengthen
Prosser Reservoir: Water levels have risen and bass are pushing into shallows
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Access remains limited at Jackson Meadows
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe is shaping up nicely for anglers
Pyramid Lake: The bite still remains hot
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Tuesday, May 13th
Donner Lake: At Donner Lake, Mackinaw fishing remains strong
Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, water levels continue to rise with the winter water shuffle
Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action is getting better daily at Stampede Reservoir
Prosser Reservoir: Trout action has slowed since the spawn, but some fish are still being taken
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Once accessible, anglers can expect red-hot early-season fishing for rainbows feeding aggressively post-winter
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire!
Pyramid Lake: At Pyramid Lake, fishing continues to improve post-spawn
Truckee River: Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack
Little Truckee River: Solid reports of wild browns and rainbows

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