truckee river Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for truckee river in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Bennyovercast day, but still made the best of it! caught 4 smaller fish, nothing over 12 inches tho. tried some different lures but they weren’t biting much. still love being out there, the river's got a peace to it. gonna keep trying!
Report #2
👤 Sharonmixed weather out but had a blast at the river! caught 2 nice size trout, wind was strong but i managed just fine. switched between a spinner and some flies, caught the big one on a black nymph! excited to go back soon, maybe try for some bigger ones.
Report #3
👤 Tommytotally awesome day! sunny and warm, the fish were biting like crazy. landed 5 trout, all over 15 inches. used my favorite brown woolly bugger and it was a hit! the river was alive today, great vibes all around.
Report #4
👤 Jesswhat a fantastic day on the Truckee! sunny and warm, couldn't ask for more. caught 3 rainbows, 1 was a solid 20 inches! used a streamer fly and it was hitting left and right. stayed till sunset and the view was unbelievable too.
Report #5
👤 Markpartly cloudy day out on the river, caught 2 smaller rainbows about 12 inches. used a light tackle with some powerbait. weather was a bit windy but not too bad. saw some nice caddis flies fluttering around, might try some dry flies next time.
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at truckee river are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish
Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest
Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water
Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results