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East Fork Carson River

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Live Conditions

East Fork Carson RiverEast Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV

Fishable
393CFS
Discharge
10.25ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 23 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.15 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

82°FMainly clear
Wind 17 mph25.15 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

81° / 44°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

85° / 46°

Wed

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Overcast

83° / 58°

Thu

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Clear sky

85° / 49°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

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What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the East Fork Carson River.

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Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's East Fork Carson River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

East Fork Carson River · June · Early Summer

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About East Fork Carson River

The East Fork of the Carson River flows out of Alpine County, California into Nevada's Carson Valley — one of the most scenic high-desert corridors in the Great Basin. The Nevada stretch near Gardnerville runs through ranching country with surprisingly good trout fishing, heavily stocked by NDOW and supported by relatively cold spring flows. Access is straightforward and the wide valley character makes it beginner-friendly. A great option for anglers staying in the Lake Tahoe or Carson City area.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisHopper

Regulations

Nevada Fishing License required. Standard trout regulations apply on most sections — 5 fish daily limit. Check NDOW for any special regulations near the California border.