Truckee River Fish Report for 5-16-2024
Nymph fishing and streamer fishing will be your best bet
Truckee River
by Reno Fly Shop
5-16-2024
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Nymph fishing and streamer fishing will be your best bet. Nymphs in brighter colors have worked in the off color water. Squirmy Worms and Firestarters have been some of the most purchased patterns over the last few weeks. Anglers are finding success with these in certain spots. Additionally, anchor flies such as the Emma Stone and Cray-Z Emma get the rig down quickly.
Nymph fishing and streamer fishing will be your best bet. Nymphs in brighter colors have worked in the off color water. Squirmy Worms and Firestarters have been some of the most purchased patterns over the last few weeks. Anglers are finding success with these in certain spots. Additionally, anchor flies such as the Emma Stone and Cray-Z Emma get the rig down quickly.
Streamer fishing is also a good bet. Flies such as the Articulated Trout Slider and the Barely Legal are weighted and bright so they get the attention of fish. With higher flows- fish are not likely to hold in fast water towards the center of the channel. This pushes trout towards the banks. Focus on water that is within 5-10’ of the bank. This area may increase on inside bends and eddies but it’s a great place to start. Water temperatures have come up, so faster retrieves should be most effective.
The following articles discuss high water tactics relating to the Truckee River but can be applied to most of our regional streams.
5 Tips for Fly Fishing High Water
Spring High Water and Your Best Approach to Big Trout
Flies we Suggest: Squirmy Worm, Squirminator, TJ Hooker, Firestarter, Carot, Jigged CDC PT, Articulated Trout Slider, Sparkle Minnow, Barely Legal
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More Reports
Reno Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 18thTruckee River: Fly fishing on the Truckee River has been good over the last few weeks
Pyramid Lake: The spawn is in full swing, but should be ending soon
East Walker River (NV): The East Walker has seen a phenomenal month of fishing
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser Reservoir has fished well
Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee is a great place to escape the high flows of the main Truckee River
Lake Davis: Davis Reservoir holds a solid number of Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout
Reno Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, April 5thPyramid Lake: Fly fishing at Pyramid Lake has improved in the last few days
Truckee River: Fly fishing on the Truckee River has continued to be stellar through the beginning of April!
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