California Fishing Reports ยท Sierra Region
From Truckee to the Nevada line, the Truckee runs through a granite canyon along I-80, with big wild browns and rainbows and plenty of access.
Looking for the latest Truckee River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Truckee River โ Truckee to the State Line.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Truckee River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Farad gauge reads around 400 cfs, clear and cold.
BWOs and midges midday. Nymph the deeper runs with a small mayfly nymph, and strip streamers on dark days for big browns.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Truckee to the State Line, bring: JuJu Baetis #18-22, Zebra Midge #18-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Parachute Adams #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Truckee River details
| Access | Pullouts along I-80 and State Highway 89 near Truckee, Boca and Floriston. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,300 to 5,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Truckee, California |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Wild brown and rainbow trout, plus Lahontan cutthroat |
| Regulations | Special trout rules apply on much of the Truckee. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Tahoe National Forest campgrounds near Truckee and Boca |
| Kids | Partly. Some easy spots in town. |
| Good to know | Big, slick boulders. Wear studs and wade carefully. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold. Midges on mild days.
Spring
Runoff from April into June.
Summer
Caddis, PMDs and stoneflies.
Fall
BWOs and big browns.
How to get there
Take I-80 east from Sacramento to Truckee.