Truckee River Fish Report for 8-30-2024
Early fall fishing conditions are starting to appear
Truckee River
by Mountain Hardware & Sports
8-30-2024
(530) 587–4844
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Water Conditions
Due to the recent cooler weather, early fall fishing conditions are starting to appear and the fishing on the Truckee River has been improving. The lower temperatures from last week have led to the appearance of larger fish. With the flows being at a good rate this time of year, the trout should be widely spread throughout the entire river system. This week, the flows on the Truckee River are 266 CFS out of Lake Tahoe, 315 CFS near Glenshire, and 503 CFS near Farad.
Tips for the Week
As summer comes to a close, crayfish shed their old shells and become a primary food source for trout in the Truckee River, particularly the larger ones. As a result, fly fishers nymphing with different crawdad patterns are experiencing success. Anglers are recommended to use a 9 to 10-foot fly rod with a heavier leader, as strikes on crayfish flies tend to be aggressive.
Suggested Flies or Lures
Some favorites to try this week on the Truckee River are Haddon’s Dead Drift Crayfish, TJ Hookers, Clawdad Krafts, Black Hares Ear, or Dirty Birds.
More Reports
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Friday, August 30thDonner Lake: Shore anglers can still find a good shore bite by the boat ramp and China Cove
Boca Reservoir: With Boca Reservoir recently being stocked, the fishing should really pick up here
Stampede Reservoir: Anglers are finding kokanee in 50 to 70 feet of water near the dam end
Prosser Reservoir: At Prosser Creek Reservoir trout are moving into the shallow water
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Friday, August 23rdFeather River: Feather River Fishing Report
Lake Davis: All boat ramps are open at Lake Davis
Gold Lake: Gold Lake Fishing Report
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