Truckee River Fish Report for 8-21-2024
The Truckee River is flowing out of Lake Tahoe at 260 CFS
Truckee River
by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-21-2024
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Water Conditions
The Truckee River is flowing out of Lake Tahoe at 260 CFS. As it continues towards Truckee, it’s flowing around 256 CFS. These flows allow for easy wading, and the water temperatures are decent due to cooler nights at the moment. In Glenshire, flows are around 320 CFS, and the fishing is great! It's important to check the water temperatures in the afternoons, as the stillwater areas can get warm during the hottest parts of the day. With cooler weather this week, water temperatures are expected to stay consistent for the upcoming week.
Tips for the Week
In the evenings, fishing with dry flies in the Truckee River can be hit or miss right now, as there are lots of fish in the shallows. Anglers will notice caddis and PMDs of various sizes on the surface, depending on the section of the river they are fishing. For the most bites, use a smaller bobber with half a crawler on the back. Additionally, streamers, crayfish, and large stoneflies are starting to emerge and becoming a food source for the fish. As we get closer to fall, big food offerings will likely attract the bigger trout.
Suggested Flies or Lures
Some favorites to try this week on the Truckee River are Crayfish, Sculpins, Worms, Micro Mayflies, Pale Morning Duns, and Caddis.
More Reports
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Wednesday, August 21stDonner Lake: With the cooler temperatures, the rainbow trout fishing at Donner Lake has been good
Boca Reservoir: The resident brown and rainbow trout are starting to move into the shallows
Stampede Reservoir: At Stampede anglers are finding success fishing for kokanee
Prosser Creek: At the moment, fishing at Prosser Creek Reservoir can be hit or miss
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Thursday, August 8thDonner Lake: Some good fishing near the boat ramp and creek mouth
Boca Reservoir: Boca Reservoir Report
Stampede Reservoir: Currently, at Stampede Reservoir, the Kokanee are biting at around 70 feet depth
Prosser Reservoir: Fishing at Prosser Creek Reservoir has been great
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Water is warm and the fishing has been slow here
Truckee River: Water temperatures are relatively the same as last week on the Truckee River
Little Truckee River: Currently, the most effective fishing technique for the Little Truckee River is dry fly fishing
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