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Just downstream of the town of Truckee, starting at Trout Creek to the California / Nevada border, special “wild trout” regulations are in place, and the river is open year round and only barbless artificial flies may be used.

Where can I fly fish on Truckee River?

You can access this section from Highway 89. This upper section boasts much clearer water than the rest of the River. The section from Trout Creek to the Boca Reservoir is designated as a Wild Trout stream. This is the most popular section to fly fish, and you will find many rainbow and brown trout here.

Where is the best fishing on the Truckee River?

Although there is some good fishing in the small upper Truckee above Lake Tahoe near South Lake Tahoe, the major fishing occurs below Lake Tahoe between Tahoe City and Reno. Access to this river is easy since it follows California Highway 89 and Interstate 80 along its entire length.

Can you fish the Truckee River in the winter?

Winter fishing can be good and is characterized by small flies and cold water. We fish a variety of techniques suited to the water types that we are fishing. Nymphing is most productive, but we do have some opportunities to fish dries to rising trout. All fishing on the Truckee is done while walk/wading.

Is the Truckee River a tailwater?

Little Truckee River: The Little Truckee River is a tailwater that starts from the outflow of Webber Lake and fills two Reservoirs, Boca and Stampede, prior to emptying in the Truckee River.

Is the Truckee River catch and release?

The catch and release water ends at Boca Bridge, near the Little Truckee River confluence, but the fishing only gets better all the way to the Nevada border. Below Boca, the water heads into a bouldery canyon but still remains accessible from I-80 and Hirschdale road.

Can you use bait on the Truckee River?

Truckee River You can find lots of runs, riffles, and deep pools, which mean you can use bait, lure, or flies.

Can you fish the Truckee River in downtown Reno?

Reno Fly Fishing: Truckee River The Truckee River offers some of the best water in the West, including a fly fishing only, catch-and-release section that is close to downtown Reno and easily accessible from Interstate 80. Catch rainbow trout and brown trout in the beautiful Truckee River. It’s open year-round!

Is the Truckee River open for fishing?

Fishing is closed year round from the dam to 1,000 feet downstream. Certain other sections of the Truckee are closed year round.

Can you fish the Truckee River at night?

Truckee River Season open year around, any hour of the day or night, except in that portion from Derby Dam downstream 1,000 feet, which is closed to fishing.

What is a green drake fly?

What is a Green Drake? A western green drake or Drunella Grandis is a large crawling mayfly that can be easily identified for its upright mayfly wings and vibrant green color. They are most often found in size #10-#12 sometimes even an #8 sized fly.

Can you fish the Truckee River in December?

There is a very good PMD hatch in late spring and early fall. The Nevada side can be fished all year and wintertime offers some of the best fishing for trophy trout. This section of river also has a very good winter baetis hatch.

What is a PMD fly fishing?

Pale Morning Duns or PMDs provide some of the finest dry fly action of the summer. They are classified as crawler nymphs. Nymphs, emergers, cripples, duns, and spinners are very important to catch the most selective trout. Spinners vary according to sex.

How do you fish the Little Truckee River?

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Why is Truckee so cold?

Official temperatures are taken at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport, located in Martis Valley. On clear nights, cool air from the high mountains sink downslope into the valley, a high-elevation basin. The dense air mass settles into the basin, creating a chilled microclimate contributing to the chilly readings.

Are there salmon in Truckee River?

Best Time to Fish the Little Truckee River The best time to visit the stream is in the summer, but you can also have luck during early fall due to the spawning brown trout and Kokanee salmon.

Are there elk in Truckee?

Animals such as wild pig, deer, pronghornantelope, and elk are just a few examples of what can be hunted.

What kind of fish are in Truckee River?

Brown Trout Self Sustaining wild population in the Truckee and Yuba Rivers. Brown trout are known as the top of the pyramid in the trout world. No native brown trout in America, but we love them most. The Truckee River is known to occasionally reward its dedicated anglers with absurdly sized wild brown trout.

Can you fish in Donner Creek?

Donner Creek is a stream near Truckee. The most popular species caught here are Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Black bullhead.

Can you use barbed hooks in the Truckee River?

The new regulations, touted to preserve fisheries in the Truckee River, extends from the Boca Bridge near Hirschdale to the Nevada state line. The more restrictive rules do not allow the use of bait fishing or barbed hooks, and allow anglers to keep just two fish over 14 inches in length.

Can you use bluegill as bait in Nevada?

The following fish are allowed as bait: Whole pickerel or panfish, such as bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by the angler who caught them.

Where does the Truckee River begin and end?

The Truckee River flows for 120 miles from the outlet of Lake Tahoe in California, into Nevada, through the city of Reno, until it terminates at Pyramid Lake and is the only source of surface-water outflow from Lake Tahoe.

What is the biggest fish in Lake Tahoe?

The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back on June 21, 1974.

Can you fish from shore in Lake Tahoe?

Although fishing from shore can offer some amazing fish it is typically a sacrifice of time and effort. Fishing Tahoe from shore can be one the most rewarding experiences trout fishing has to offer, but it’s also the most difficult way to fish Lake Tahoe.

What is the fish limit in Nevada?

5 trout, 6 black bass, 25 catfish and 15 crappie. No limit on striped bass less than 20 inches total length. The limit on striped bass 20 inches total length or longer is 20 fish. No limit restriction on other game fish.

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