Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Report July 14th, 2025
- 4seaslusser
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
Summer has arrived and it is an amazing time to be here fishing in the mountains. For the time being the water seems to have stablized on the Truckee in the upper sections. And on the lower section the flows have dropped to a more wadeable stage. The same can be said for the Little Truckee. The fishing is great! Many options to fit what every style of fly fishing you're into. Trout and Bass are all in play. Thermometers are going to play a big part of your choice in where to go. The weather (airtemps) warmed up quite a bit this last weekend and so did the water. Cool nights are always good to keep the temps in check but the water on the Truckee has warmed up. Fish like water temps between 55 and 65 degrees. I feel we are going to be entering Hoot Owl Policy soon on the Truckee River if the weather continues to stay warm. Here is a link to an article on the State's Hoot Owl Policy. Fish early if you can. Over on the Little Truckee that is not a concern because it's a cool tailwater and fish like cool water.
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Truckee River Conditions
Truckee River flows are currently 335 cubic feet per second above town, and below Boca inflow they are 617 cubic feet per second. Water temps are 64-65 degrees mid-day. Water clairity is good.
Truckee River Techniques
Truckee River techniques would be to get out and fish while the fishin' is good. Dries, dry/dropper, nymphing any style, and streamers are all producing fish at various times. The fish seemed to have settled into the new flow regime. Bugs are still coming off but not as heavy. Given the flows, nymphing is still a strong option throughout the day. Dries have been good early and late in the day. Throwing smaller streamers has been getting some fish as well.
Truckee River Suggested Flies
Truckee River suggested flies. The larger stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis are all present. Dry flies: try ants 10, Parachute Adams 14-20, March Brown 14-16, Thorax Dun 14-16, Rusty Spinner 14-16, Compara Dun10-16, Green Drake 10, Green Drake emergers 10, Royal Wulff 10-16, Chubby Chernoble 10-12, Double Dutch 8-10, Quigley Cripples 10-16, 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 10-14, Twenty Incher 10-14, and Princes 10-18. For streamers try Woolley Bugger 6, Sculpzilla 8, and Sparkle Minnow 6.
Truckee River Summary
The Truckee River flows have stablized and the fish are settled in. The flows in the upper river and the lower river are great for wade fishing. The afternoon evening water temps are getting up there so use the thermometer. Fish whatever techniques you want. They all are working.
Little Truckee River Conditions
The Little Truckee flows are currently 152cfs. And have been for several days. Check flows before heading out there. Water temps were 52-54 degrees mid-day. Clarity is good.
Little Truckee River Techniques
Little Truckee River Technique for this week is Dry Fly! Green Drakes and PMD's are popping and the fish are looking up. It has been very good but as the crowds find out the fish will get smarter. But for now big dries are the ticket. Dry/dropper inbetween the hatches.
Little Truckee River Suggested Flies
Suggested Flies for the LT are GreenDrakes and PMD's. Caddis and Midges are still around as well. For Dries: Parachute Adams 14-22, Green Drake 10, Green Drake emerger 10, Elk Hair Caddis 14-16, E/C Caddis 14/16, Quigley Cripple 14-16, Thorax Dun 14-16, Hackle
Stacker 14-16, Flim Critic 14-16, Emergers 16-20, RS218- 20, Griffiths Gnat 18-20, Soft Hackles 14-16, and Compara Dun 10-16. For nymphs: Haresear 14-18, Burks Bottom Roller 14-16, HBI 16-18, Brassie 16-20, AP nymph 14-16, Micro May 16-20, Rainbow Warrior 16-20, Barrs emerger 14-18, Pheasant Tail 14-20, Flashback PT 14-20, Juju Beatis 16-18, Perdigons 16-18, SJW, Copper Johns 12-16, Zebra Midge 16-20, and Princes 16-18.
Little Truckee River Summary
The Little Truckee River has dropped quite a bit and the fish are looking up. There are hatches of Green Drakes and PMD's at various times and fish are coming up to chow. Nymphing between hatches is good as well. Check the flows as they could be lowered again at anytime.
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