Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Report for August 19th, 2025
- 4seaslusser
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
We have been enjoying excellent conditions on the Truckee river and in the Truckee Tahoe area. This report will focus on the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers. The weather has been awesome with the overnight lows getting into the mid-40's (it is August) which is perfect for this time of year. Its sounds like we are in for a warm up later in the week. The flows are steady in the upper half and have dropped to summer flow levels in the lower river. I suspect that change is coming for the flow out of Lake Tahoe but, don't have an exact date. The area creeks are low and warm and looking to a September cooldown to bring the creeks back into fishing shape. We could bump into "hoot owl" conditions sooner in the afternoons if the water is dropped and temperatures go up. Keep an eye on the flows. Hatches are starting to wain a bit more however there are some Trico's out in the morning on the Truckee and I have noticed the husks of the big Mutant Stones in the last week. The question is do your fish big or do you go small? Do you challege yourself on the LT or Stick with the Truckee? Choices, its a good time to be here.
Guided Trips available. Call directly if you're a short-notice type person (530-386-0525) or book on-line if you're a planning-ahead type of person by clicking the button below.
Truckee River Conditions
Truckee River flows are currently 279 cubic feet per second above town, and below Boca inflow they are 517 cubic feet per second. Water temps are 65-66 degrees mid-day. Water clairity is good. Watch the thermometer in the late afternoons as it is bumping 68 which triggers "hoot owl" restrictions.
Truckee River Techniques
Truckee River techniques are fish what makes you happy. If you want to nymph than nymph. If you want to throw streamers by all means huck away. Dries or dry/dropper your thing have at it. From Bear Creek to the Stateline the river is very fishable. Go big with stonesflies and crawdads or take it down small with the Tricos. Your choice.
Truckee River Suggested Flies
Truckee River suggested flies. The larger stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis are all present. Dry flies: Parachute Adams 14-20, Purple Haze 14-18, March Brown 14-18, Thorax Dun 14-18, Rusty Spinner 14-16, Compara Dun10-16, Hoppers 8-10, Royal Wulff 10-16, Chubby Chernoble 6-12, Double Dutch 8-10, Quigley Cripples 10-16, Ants 16-18, beetles 14-16, and RS-2 16-20. For nymphs: Haresear 12-16, Micro May 16-22, Rainbow Warrior 14-18, Pheasant Tail 12-16, Flashback PT 12-18, Perdigons 14-18, SJW, Copper Johns 10-16, Frenchie 12 -16, Rubber legs 6-14, Twenty Incher 8-14, Tim's Dead Drift Cray, and Princes 8-18. For streamers try Woolley Bugger 6, Sculpzilla 8, and Sparkle Minnow 6.
Truckee River Summary
The Truckee River is in excellent shape for fishing until mid-day. The flows are great for the flyfisher from top to bottom. You just have to decide if your are going to throw the Big Junk or finesse the fish with the smaller bugs? Both are working.
Little Truckee River Conditions
The Little Truckee flows are currently 50cfs. Water temps were 54-56 degrees mid-day. Clarity is very good.
Little Truckee River Techniques
Little Truckee River is in its technical mode and going to take some skill to dupe these fish. The fish have wised up with less water and less room to hide. It is time to lengthen the leader, drop a hook size or two, loose the white shirt and sneak around the runs. Still plenty of Mayflies, Midges, and small Caddis coming off they are just smaller.
Little Truckee River Suggested Flies
Suggested Flies for the Little For Dries: Parachute Adams 16-22, Elk Hair Caddis 16-18, E/C Caddis 16-18, Flim Critic16-18, Thorax Dun 16-18, Hackle Stacker 14-16, Flim Critic, Emergers 16-20, RS218- 20, Griffiths Gnat 18-20, Soft Hackles 16-18, and Compara Dun 16-18. For nymphs: Haresear 16-18, HBI 16-18, Brassie 16-20, AP nymph 14-16, Micro May 16-20, Rainbow Warrior 16-20, Two-bit Hooker 18-20, Barrs emerger 16-18, Pheasant Tail 16-20, Flashback PT 16-20, Juju Beatis 16-18, Perdigons 18-20, SJW, Copper Johns 12-16, Zebra Midge 16-20, and Princes 16-18.
Little Truckee River Summary
The Little Truckee River is fishing good for those with the technical skills. Plenty of bugs still hatching they are just smaller.
Join Me for an Unforgettable Fly Fishing Experience!
Four Seasons Fly Fishing is the leading #Orvis endorsed guide service in the Truckee and Tahoe region. We specialize in #flyfishing walk/wade trips on local rivers and reservoirs, along with comprehensive fly fishing clinics catering to all skill levels.
Contact us today to schedule your fly fishing experience:
Call or Text: 530-386-0525
Komentar