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Truckee River Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing runs a fly fishing school and outfitter in Truckee, California, and reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Truckee River is coming into prime shape at the end of May 2026. Flows are dropping and water temps sit in the mid-50s, the feeding sweet spot. Fish are keyed on size 16 to 18 Baetis and March Browns, transitioning to PMDs and early Green Drakes in June. The Little Truckee is in flood stage at 600 cfs, best on an 18 Baetis. The Nevada side is fishing well on nymphs. How is the Truckee River fishing right now?Really coming into shape. Flows are dropping in the Glenshire stretch and the canyon, and water temps run 50 to 57 degrees, right in the mid-50s Goldilocks zone where fish want to feed. Matt Heron got into a nice canyon rainbow on a streamer on a cloudy day. What flies are working on the Truckee River in late May?Keep size 16 and 18 Mayflies on hand. Fish are keyed on spring Baetis, seen almost daily, plus larger March Browns in a 14 or 16. Caddis are around too, tan or olive, size 16 to 18, with color not mattering much right now. What is the fly outlook heading into June on the Truckee?The March Browns will dissipate over the next couple of weeks and give way to summer PMDs and maybe early Green Drakes in a 10 or 12. For the end of May it is still Baetis and March Browns, but June brings the PMD hatch. How is the Little Truckee River fishing?The opposite of the Truckee. It dropped then went back to full flood stage at 600 cfs. Dry fly fishing is limited with few fish feeding on top. An 18 Baetis has been the fly of choice. As the water drops it should trigger the springtime and early summer hatches. How is the Nevada side of the Truckee fishing?Very well. Matt is running float trips east and west of Reno with flows and temperatures in great shape. Expect mostly nymphing with a little dry fly fishing if you get lucky. Conditions are similar to the California stretch. Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Water temps are anywhere from 50 to 57, so we are right in that mid-50 zone, especially by the afternoon, which is absolute for feeding fish. I would keep a selection of size 16 and 18 Mayflies on you. Fish are still keying in on our spring Baetis, which we are seeing almost daily. As far as the Little Truckee goes, it went back up into full-blown flood stage. It is at 600 cfs. Truckee River May 2026 FAQ What flies work on the Truckee River in late May 2026?Size 16 to 18 Baetis and March Browns, plus tan or olive Caddis in a 16 to 18. What is the water temperature on the Truckee River?About 50 to 57 degrees, right in the mid-50s feeding zone. What is the flow on the Little Truckee River?It is at 600 cfs, in full flood stage. What fly works on the Little Truckee right now?An 18 Baetis has been the fly of choice. What hatches are coming in June on the Truckee?Summer PMDs and possibly early Green Drakes in a 10 or 12. How is the Nevada side of the Truckee fishing?Very well, mostly nymphing on float trips east and west of Reno. Should I wade the Truckee canyon right now?Be careful. It is still somewhat high around 800 to 900 cfs, but dropping and clearing. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Flies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | February 2026
Report by Catch America Guide Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing on the Truckee River system and reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Truckee River is producing rainbows and browns as winter shifts toward spring. Down in the canyon the water has color, so fish 2X and 3X nymphing rigs with eggs and size 14 to 16 Baetis. Above Boca on the gin-clear Little Truckee, drop to 5X and 6X with tiny flies, size 18 to 22. The Nevada-side dry-fly fishing is starting to get good. What is biting on the Truckee River right now?A solid mix of rainbows and browns. Catch America guide Matt Heron reports a good morning in the canyon, a midday lull, then fish picking up again in the early afternoon. The water has a little color down low, which lets you fish heavier tippet. What flies are working on the Truckee River?Eggs and Baetis are the go-to. Fish any color of egg and Baetis in sizes 14 and 16 down in the canyon. Above Boca on the Little Truckee, still eggs, Baetis, and worms, but go smaller. A big gaudy stonefly or rubber legs works occasionally as an attractor. What tippet should you use on the Truckee?In the colored canyon water, fish 2X and 3X, maybe a little 4X, with most fish hooked on 3X so you can go heavier. Above the Little Truckee, where it is lower and gin clear, drop to 4X and 5X, and 5X to 6X for nymphing. Where is the dry-fly fishing best on the Truckee?The Nevada side of the Truckee, where dry-fly fishing is starting to get good as it usually does in February. Sunny weather is less ideal for Baetis hatches, but incoming weather later in the week should get the bugs popping. What is the outlook for the Truckee system?Matt is looking forward to weather moving in to trigger Baetis hatches and better dry-fly fishing. The Middle Fork of the Feather to the north is fishing really well on nymphing floats. These fly patterns are not Catch America products, so we name them without shop links. Watch the full report From the report (Catch America Guide Matt Heron): We are fishing 2 and 3X with most of our nymphing rigs. Eggs and Baetis have been the go-to, any color of egg and then Baetis, size 14s and 16s. If you're fishing above Boca, the water is gin clear, so up there maybe 4 and 5X, smaller flies, but still eggs, Baetis, worms. The dry fly fishing is more on the Nevada side. Truckee River February 2026 FAQ What flies work on the Truckee River in February?Eggs and Baetis in sizes 14 to 16 in the canyon, and smaller flies, size 18 to 22, on the clear Little Truckee. What tippet for the Truckee canyon?2X and 3X, maybe a little 4X, with most fish coming on 3X. What is the flow on the Little Truckee?Around 47 CFS, in the high 40s, which is totally normal for this time of year. Where is dry-fly fishing best on the Truckee?The Nevada side, which is starting to get good in February. What other water is fishing well nearby?The Middle Fork of the Feather to the north is fishing really well on nymphing floats. Who is the guide for this report?Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing. Shop the Tackle Shop Catch America Flies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | October 22, 2025
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing in Truckee, California. What is working right now The Truckee and Little Truckee are running low, slow, and gin-clear in late October 2025, on winter flows around 400 to 450 cfs. Fish size 16 to 18 Baetis, Mahogany Duns, and Caddis on 4X to 5X tippet, especially a size 18 mayfly. Browns are pre-spawn, so watch for redds. The egg bite has started, and worms and crayfish are producing too. How is the Truckee River fishing right now?Low, slow, and gin-clear on winter flows, but fishable. Matt Heron reports the Truckee above Boca through downtown to the lake dropped to winter flows a couple weeks ago. A size 18 mayfly gives you a really good chance at fish. Temperatures are in the 50s all day, which is close to prime. What flies are working on the Truckee?Fish size 16 to 18 Baetis, Mahogany Duns, and Caddis, with a size 18 mayfly a strong bet on the Truckee. Use 4X to 5X tippet in the gin-clear, low water. The egg bite has started, and worms and crayfish are also producing. These are general fly patterns, not Catch America products. How is the Little Truckee fishing?Flows are still hanging strong in the 50s, which is good for fall. Baetis, caddisflies, and midges are around, though hatches have been so-so. Get over there for the dry-fly bite when the weather sours, on cloudy, rainy, or snowy days, which tends to bring fish up. What about the brown trout spawn on the Truckee?It is fall, so browns are pre-spawn. Matt has not heard of many fish on redds yet, but if you see them, especially on the Little Truckee, let them do their thing and do not harass them. The pre-spawn timing is also why the egg bite is turning on. Where else can beginners fish near Truckee?Matt is still running classes on the ponds at Everline Resort, where the bite has been good on dry flies and nymphs. It is a great end-of-year option for beginner or intermediate anglers, especially when the rivers are quiet. Exact pond stocking details were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): The Truckee, they did turn the flows off on us a couple weeks ago, so it's pretty low. It's basically winter flows. It's low, slow, and gin clear. We are seeing some Baetis, some Mahogany Duns, caddis, anything from 16s and 18s. If you're throwing a size 18 mayfly up there right now, you have a really good chance of running into some fish. Truckee River October 22, 2025 FAQ What flies work on the Truckee River in October?Size 16 to 18 Baetis, Mahogany Duns, and Caddis, with a size 18 mayfly a strong choice. What are the Truckee River flows right now?Winter flows, roughly 400 to 450 cfs, low, slow, and gin-clear. What tippet should I use on the Truckee?4X to 5X, because the water is low and gin-clear. Are the brown trout spawning on the Truckee?They are pre-spawn. Watch for fish on redds and do not harass them. Is the egg bite on in the Truckee?Yes, the egg bite has started, and worms and crayfish are also producing. How is the Little Truckee fishing?Flows are in the 50s with Baetis, caddis, and midges around, though hatches are so-so. Shop the Tackle Shop Catch America Flies Shop Fly Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | September 8, 2025
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing and guides the Truckee River. What is working right now Water temps and flows are in great shape on the Truckee River, with cold nights dropping temps and flows around 350 to 550 CFS below Boca. Keep throwing hopper-droppers with crayfish patterns or rubber legs as attractors, then a size 16 caddis or size 16 PMD behind them. Watch water temps and fish safety between noon and 2 PM. The Little Truckee is mostly a PMD game. How is the Truckee River fishing right now?Conditions are excellent. Cold nights have kept water temps down and flows are perfect throughout the system. Below Boca and on the Little Truckee, flows just started to drop. From Truckee down through Boca and the canyon you are looking at about 350 to 550 CFS. What flies are working on the Truckee River?Keep throwing hopper-droppers. Crayfish patterns and rubber legs work well as attractors, with a size 16 caddis or size 16 PMD dropped behind them. You can also dead drift tiny micro leeches or small streamer jigs. That combination is catching a lot of fish. How is the Little Truckee River fishing?The Little Truckee is mostly a PMD game right now, with some green drakes in size 10 to 12 still around. You can fish worms too. The Nevada side of the Truckee has very similar bugs, especially during the morning game. When should I watch water temps on the Truckee?Start thinking about water temps and fish safety between noon and 2 PM, when it warms up. It gets a little warmer later in the week, so keep a thermometer with you. Cold nights in Truckee have been dropping temps and helping the fishery. What is the outlook for the Truckee River?Not a lot has changed and conditions are in great shape for the season. Keep it simple with crayfish, rubber legs, size 16 caddis, and size 16 PMDs, plus the hopper-dropper game. You can start thinking about golden stoneflies and nocturnal stones too. Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Water temps have been absolutely amazing thanks to really cold nights in Truckee. From Truckee all the way down through Boca, through the canyon, you are looking at about 350 to 550 to keep it simple. Definitely keep throwing hopper droppers. Crayfish patterns and rubber legs are working really well as an attractor, and I would put a size 16 caddis or a size 16 PMD behind that. On the Little Truckee it is mostly a PMD game. Truckee River September 8, 2025 FAQ What are the Truckee River flows right now?From Truckee down through Boca and the canyon, about 350 to 550 CFS. Flows below Boca and on the Little Truckee just started to drop. What is the best fly setup on the Truckee River?A hopper-dropper with a crayfish pattern or rubber legs as the attractor and a size 16 caddis or size 16 PMD behind it. What is working on the Little Truckee River?Mostly a PMD game, with some size 10 to 12 green drakes still around. Worms will also produce. When are Truckee River water temps a concern?Between noon and 2 PM, when it warms up. It gets warmer later in the week, so carry a thermometer for fish safety. Can I fish streamers or leeches on the Truckee?Yes. You can dead drift tiny micro leeches or small streamer jigs along with the hopper-dropper rigs. Are stoneflies a factor on the Truckee River?You can start thinking about some golden stoneflies and nocturnal stones, but crayfish, rubber legs, caddis, and PMDs keep it simple. Who guides the Truckee River?Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | July 7, 2025
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing and guides the Truckee River. What is working right now Truckee River flows are near perfect in early July 2025 at 250 to 600 CFS with great color. Water temps are climbing into the high 60s, so fish mornings and evenings and carry a thermometer. Hopper-dropper rigs are the main producer as grasshoppers show up. Size 16 caddis and size 16 PMDs are the top flies. Euro nymphing is kicking out fish in the bubbles. What is the Truckee River fishing like right now?Good, with the big caveat of rising water temps. Matt Heron reports flows are near perfect at 250 to 600 CFS with great color. Mornings have fished best and evenings have been good. It is mid-July, so the biggest factor is heat and protecting the fish.What flies are working on the Truckee River in July?Size 16 caddis and size 16 PMDs are the top producers, plus crayfish patterns and Pat's Rubber Legs. Hopper-dropper rigs are the main way anglers are getting fish now that grasshoppers have shown up. These are fly patterns rather than products we carry, so match them locally.How should I rig for the Truckee River now?Fish a hopper-dropper with a deep dropper, around 30 inches or less to your nymph, using a size 16 caddis or PMD. Euro nymphing is also kicking out plenty of fish as the trout transition into the faster bubble lines with the warmer water. Focus your effort mornings and evenings.What are the water temperatures on the Truckee River?Temps are hitting the high 60s, so hoot owl closures near 68 degrees are a real concern. Take temperatures throughout the day, in quicker water at least two feet down, and give the fish a break once it warms. Colder tributaries and the main river fish best early.What is the outlook for the Truckee River?Fishing stays good into September, but heat is the story until nights start cooling. The hopper-dropper game should hold. Nocturnal stoneflies may start popping in the next few weeks into August. Watch temps and fish mornings. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Flows are pretty much perfect throughout the entire river, anywhere from 250 to 600. As far as bugs go, size 16 caddis and size 16 PMDs are really what we're fishing the most of. Hopper-droppers are a really fun way to get into a fish. The biggie is watch those water temps. Mornings have been best, evenings have been pretty good.Truckee River July 7, 2025 FAQWhat are the flows on the Truckee River in July?Flows are near perfect at 250 to 600 CFS with great color throughout the entire river.What flies are best on the Truckee River now?Size 16 caddis and size 16 PMDs, plus crayfish and Pat's Rubber Legs, fished on hopper-dropper rigs.Are hopper patterns working on the Truckee River?Yes. Grasshoppers have shown up and fish are keying on hopper-dropper rigs, especially on windy days.When should I fish the Truckee River in summer?Mornings have been best and evenings good. Avoid the hottest part of the day and watch water temps.How warm is the Truckee River right now?Water temps are hitting the high 60s, close to the 68 degree hoot owl threshold. Carry a thermometer.Is Euro nymphing working on the Truckee River?Yes. Euro nymphing is kicking out plenty of fish as trout move into the faster bubble lines. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing and guides the Truckee River. What is working right now Fishing is good on the Truckee River in early July 2025. A bump in flows from Tahoe City to Boca added water and a little color, spreading the trout out and making them less picky. Water temps run from the low 50s to low 60s, so fish early mornings and evenings. Subsurface tactics win: hopper-droppers, Euro nymphing, and bobber rigs with a size 16 caddis or PMD. How is the Truckee River fishing right now?Fishing is still good. A bump in flows from Tahoe City to Boca added more water and a bit of color, which spread the fish out and relaxed them. Water temps run low 50s to low 60s. Mornings produce best, evenings have picked up, and late afternoons have slowed. What flies are working on the Truckee River?Every size of caddis is out, but a size 16 caddis emerger up top or a size 16 caddis pupa below the surface are go-tos. Size 16 PMDs are still around. For big fish, throw a Pats rubber legs attractor with a size 16 caddis or PMD behind it, plus crayfish patterns. What techniques are catching Truckee River trout?Subsurface tactics are producing by far. Fish hopper-droppers, Euro nymph, and run bobber rigs, all of which put flies under the water. Dry fly fishing has been so-so, good only if you time it right. Dead drift, swing, or strip crayfish for the bigger fish keying on them. When is the best time of day to fish the Truckee River?Focus on early mornings and evenings, when water temps are coolest and fish are most active. The morning bite has been better, evenings have picked up, and afternoons have slowed now that it is July. Keep an eye on temps as the day warms. How is the Little Truckee River fishing?Flows on the Little Truckee have dropped a bit, but there is nothing to worry about with dangerously low flows. Fish are starting to move up into riffles rather than only sitting in deep, slow runs, since that water is very cold. Fish the whole river. Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): They bumped flows a little bit in the last week and a half, so we are seeing a bit more water from Tahoe City to Boca. That bump added a little color to the water, so the fish are not nearly as picky. We are still seeing water temperatures from low 50s to low 60s. Most of our fish are coming on hopper droppers, Euro nymphing, and bobber fishing. A size 16 caddis fly emerger is your go-to if you are seeing fish on top. Truckee River June 30, 2025 FAQ What are the Truckee River flows doing right now?Flows from Tahoe City to Boca bumped up in the last week and a half, adding water and a little color. The Little Truckee has dropped a bit but is not dangerously low. What is the water temperature on the Truckee River?Water temps range from the low 50s to the low 60s depending on location and time of day, with mornings and evenings coolest. What is the best fly for the Truckee River right now?If forced to pick one, a size 16 caddis emerger up top or a size 16 caddis pupa below the surface. Size 16 PMDs and Pats rubber legs also produce. Is dry fly fishing good on the Truckee River?It has been so-so. Bug activity dropped a bit, but if you time it right it can be really good. Subsurface tactics are producing more consistently. Should I fish crayfish patterns on the Truckee?Yes. There are crayfish everywhere this time of year, and big fish are keying on them. Dead drift, swing, or strip a crayfish pattern. Where else is fishing well near the Truckee River?The Middle Fork of the Feather, just north, has really good mornings, with tougher afternoons and a bit better dry fly activity. Who guides the Truckee River?Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | June 16, 2025
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing and guides the Truckee River. What is working right now The Truckee River is in near-perfect summer shape in mid-June 2025, with flows dropping and water temps in the 50s to low 60s. Bugs are everywhere: Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, caddis, and Green Drakes. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to on top. Fish are eating on every technique, from dry-dropper to Euro nymphing. Pack a thermometer. What is the Truckee River fishing like right now?Excellent. Matt Heron reports flows, color, and temperatures are just about perfect throughout the entire system from Lake Tahoe down to Boca. Water temps have been in the 50s all day, creeping into the low 60s by evening. Fish are eating on nearly every technique right now.What bugs and flies are working on the Truckee River?Big Golden Stones just started, Yellow Sallies and PMDs are everywhere, caddis run size 20 to 14, and Green Drakes started this week. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to on top. These are fly patterns rather than products we carry, so match them locally.What techniques are producing on the Truckee River?Just about everything: bobber fishing, dry-dropper, dry fly, Trout Spey, and Euro nymphing. There are tons of fish in the bubbles right now, so working the fast water pays off. The Green Drakes are big enough to bring quality fish to the top, so do not be afraid to blind cast a big dry.What are the water temperatures on the Truckee River?Temps have been in the 50s almost all day, creeping into the low 60s in the late afternoon and evening. Below Boca the canyon is running around 1,000 CFS, high for mid-June but fishing great. Start carrying a thermometer, since the river shuts down near 68 degrees to protect fish.What is the outlook for the Truckee River?Conditions are prime now, but a hot week is coming, so watch water temps closely. Hoot owl closures near 68 degrees are still a few weeks off, maybe a month if lucky. The Little Truckee is running high near 500 CFS. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Flows on the Truckee are really good from Lake Tahoe all the way downstream to Boca. Temps are absolutely perfect, in the 50s almost all day, creeping into the low 60s in the late afternoon. Every bug you can imagine is popping. We are literally catching fish on every technique you can imagine: bobber fishing, dry-dropper, dry fly, Trout Spey, Euro-nymphing.Truckee River June 16, 2025 FAQIs the Truckee River fishing well in mid-June?Yes. Flows, color, and temperatures are near perfect throughout the system, and fish are eating on every technique.What flies are working on the Truckee River now?Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, caddis size 20 to 14, and Green Drakes. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to.What are the water temperatures on the Truckee River?In the 50s most of the day, creeping into the low 60s by evening. Carry a thermometer as it warms.Do I need a thermometer on the Truckee in summer?Yes. The river shuts down near 68 degrees to protect fish, so check temps in the afternoons and evenings.What are the flows below Boca on the Truckee?The canyon below Boca is running around 1,000 CFS, high for mid-June but producing excellent fishing.Is the Little Truckee fishing well?It is running high near 500 CFS. A dam maintenance project may cut flows very low later in summer. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | June 6, 2025
The Truckee River is dialed with perfect flows in the mid 50s and hopper droppers crushing it in shallow water.
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | May 30, 2025
The Truckee River is firing on nymphs, with a mix of caddis and mayflies and fish spreading into fast water.
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