Truckee Wild: Fly Fishing Report

The Week of October 12, 2026: Access

Colder weather is moving into Truckee, and fall fly fishing is entering a new chapter. In the October 12, 2026, Truckee Wild Fly Fishing Report, we discuss changing river

The Week of October 5, 2026: Mouse Trap

Fall fly fishing is taking shape in Truckee, California—even if the afternoons still feel like summer. Join us for this week’s Truckee River and Little Truckee fishing re

The Week of September 28, 2026: A Tin Cup Cutthroat

In this week’s Truckee Wild Fly Fishing Report, we cover Truckee River and Little Truckee conditions: river flows, fall hatches, streamer fishing for brown trout, and wha

The Week of September 21, 2026: An Artificial River

The Truckee River has entered fall fishing—but fire season is still here. In this week’s Truckee Wild Fly Fishing Report, we cover the Floriston Fire and its impacts on a

The Week of September 14, 2026: The Life of a Truckee Brown

Early fall is changing the game on Truckee rivers. This week, we break down the latest flows, why Glenshire demands a careful approach, where better water begins downstre

The Week of September 7, 2026: The Life of a Truckee Rainbow

It’s the beginning of September, and we’ve already started to see a significant shift in conditions on the Truckee River. The Little Truckee River is still running low, s

The Week of August 31, 2026: Take Me To Your Leader Part II - Controlling the Drift

The Week of August 31, 2026: Truckee River and Little Truckee River fly fishing reports covering current flows, water temperatures, conditions, hatches, flies, and tactic

The Week of August 24, 2026: Take Me To Your Leader: Building The System (pt. 1)

This week, we talk about the classic August weather, small bugs, and an amazing fly pattern from the mind of Charlie Craven. For the Backcast it’s part one of a two part

The Week of August 17, 2026: Smoke on the Water

This week we talk about the Talbot Fire, small bugs, an anchor fly built for the Truckee, and how wildfires affect watersheds.

The Week of August 10, 2026: Back in Time

This week, we talk about the cooling trend, warm water, the reemergence of the blue winged olive, and step back in time to when the Truckee was a pristine freestone… and

The Week of August 3, 2026: The Backcountry

This week, we’re still in the oven but there’s hope in site. We chat small bugs, tactics, and the backcountry, where higher elevation keeps things cooler.

The Week of July 27, 2026: Pocket Water

This week we talk about the heat settling in, where to find cooler water, and that chaotic pocket water that holds trout.

The Week of July 20, 2026: Stillwater

This week we talk about another Sierra storm, the utility infielder of flies, and getting out on new water.

Week of July 13, 2026: Hoot Owl

This week, we talk about unsettled weather, rising water temps, and a big fly pattern.

Week of June 29, 2026: Look Around

This week, we talk about the warm weather moving in, downsizing flies, and what we can learn from kids. Happy Fourth!

Week of June 22, 2026: River Games

A cooldown’s coming, which means better feeding windows and happier fish. What game will you be playing on the water this week? Let’s talk about it!

Week of June 15, 2026: Heat Wave

It’s hot, with temps this week nearly touching 90 across the area. What does that mean for hatch activity? We talk feeding windows and address a simplistic way to catch t

The Week of June 8, 2026: This Is Heavy

A brief cooldown at the beginning of the week will lead to blue skies, warmer temps, and fish spread out in a variety of water. Our fly of the week? This one’s heavy. And

The Week of June 1, 2026: After the Storm

After a major cooldown that brought rain, snow, and heavy winds, this week is shaping up to be phenomenal on the water. What should you tie on?Tune in and find out!

The Week of May 25, 2026: Mountain Weather

A weather system is moving through Truckee this week, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and snow at higher elevations. How should you tackle the increment weather? Tune in!