Top-water, nymphing, and streamer techniques are used, depending on conditions. We will practice catch and release fly fishing.

For most North Tahoe waters, my season is the last Saturday in April to November 15 – weather permitting. Some of the North Tahoe waters available:

Truckee
Little Truckee
Boca
Prosser

Fly fishing School

For the beginner through advanced fly fisher, we also offer 2 day, in the field schools. They can encompass streams, lakes or both. We guarantee a low student to guide ratio (3:1). Larger groups can be accommodated. Call now to set up your own personalized event.

The Wild Trout Sections of the Truckee and Little Truckee rivers are open year-round. For other waters, the General Trout season is the last Saturday in April until November 15th.

Wednesday January 4, 2012

No snow in sight and it has been a bit warmer over the holiday period. Perfect conditions for some winter fishing! The flows are good and the anchor ice on the edges of the Truckee has mostly went away. Fish the middle of the day 11am to 4pm. Dress in layers it is cool early and very nice in the afternoon. However, when the sun drops temps cool off rapidly.

Despite the meager snowfall there is still skiing to be had at most of the ski areas. If you are up here to ski, then go. Go in the morning early to rip the grooming and then hit the river for the afternoon. Great multi-sport day that doesn't happen to often this time of year, take advantage of it!

Truckee and Little Truckee** The fish has been seeing some action with the clear weather. Both rivers have had similar hatches. There are small BWO's and Midges hatches for a short period most days. Occasionally the fish are looking up but generally not. It is a nymphing game with little flies right now. The LT has slightly warmer water temps then the Truckee and way more people. Try the Truckee during this warm up. It is not necessary to go out too early grab breakfast in town or stop by Mt Hardware for some flies.

Prosser, Boca, Stampede**-*** Prosser and Boca are both mostly frozen and low, with Prosser having really good ice skating in the Alder Creek arm. Stampede has been fishing well and having the mid-day midge hatch. Walking the shoreline you can spot pods of fish working midges and target them for a fish or two before they spook. There have been reports of some nice Maks being caught off the dam at Stampede as well. Stripping some big streamers or nymphing under and indicator has also been productive. With the warmer days beware of the Mud! It is easy to drive to close to the edge and get stuck.

Look forward to seeing on the water,

Brian