What flies are hatching on the East Fork Carson River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the East Fork Carson River include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the East Fork Carson River?

The East Fork Carson River is running at 49.1 CFS at the East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the East Fork Carson River fishable today?

East Fork Carson River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 49.1 CFS at the East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

East Fork Carson River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

East Fork Carson River — East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV

Marginal

49.1CFS

Discharge

9.47ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 11 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.02 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FClear sky

Wind 10 mph25.02 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

76° / 37°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

75° / 47°

Mon

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Overcast

71° / 48°

Tue

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Overcast

67° / 41°

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

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 49.1 CFS · BWO

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

East Fork Carson River · October · Fall

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BWO, Caddis, Midges

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisMidge

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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.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish East Fork Carson River with more confidence.