What flies are hatching on the Truckee River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Truckee River include Pale Morning Dun, 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 Truckee River?

The Truckee River is running at 278 CFS at the Truckee River at Truckee gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Truckee River fishable today?

Yes — Truckee River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 278 CFS at the Truckee River at Truckee gauge.

Truckee River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Truckee River — Truckee River at Truckee

Fishable

278CFS

Discharge

2.32ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 32 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.18 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph24.18 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

77° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

67° / 46°

Wed

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Overcast

60° / 40°

Thu

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Drizzle

51° / 39°

0.13"

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: 278 CFS · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Truckee River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Truckee River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). PMDs tapering. Cool mornings — best fall window opening.

Blue-Winged OlivePMD

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About Truckee River

The Truckee River flows from Lake Tahoe through the historic mountain town of Truckee before entering Nevada. The California section offers tailwater fishing with wild rainbow and brown trout, plus native Lahontan cutthroat trout in protected reaches. The river fishes well year-round, with PMDs and caddis dominating the summer hatches.

Pale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveCaddisMidgeGolden Stone

Regulations

Check current CDFW regulations for catch-and-release sections and artificial lure restrictions. Note: regulations change at the Nevada state line — verify rules for the specific section you are fishing. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Truckee River with more confidence.