Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters

Fishing Report for the East and West Walker Rivers, The Truckee River and Little Truckee River, West and East Carson Rivers, and many Tahoe area still waters. Updated February 1st, 2012

We are now offering Guided Ice Fishing Trips in the Carson pass area!

We offer guided fly fishing year round on the Carson, Truckee and Walker Rivers.  Caples, Red Lake, Spooner Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir and Boca Reservoir as well.

East Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flowing at 80+ cfs.  Feb 1, 2012

Now closed above Hangman’s Bridge until April 2012!

The Catch and Release section below Hangman’s Bridge: Open all year!  It will take a special effort to get fish in this section over the next few months.  As the temperatures come up in March, the fishing can get good again between stormy days and run-off days.  The fish are there but really lethargic and you will have to put the fly on their nose for them to eat.  Midges and Baetis if you have to!  The Nevada sections tend to fish the best during the winter months and on occasion NDOW stocks fish in the lower river and below the Broken Dam.  If they do, it can be fun to stick a few fish and keep the cobwebs off your cast!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We do not do a bunch of guided trips on this river during the winter months but on occasion it can be worth it!

West Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flows are at 20+ cfs.

Done for the season!  Looking forward to next year!

West Walker River Fishing Report- Currently flows are at 50+ cfs.  Feb 1, 2012

California Is closed.

The Nevada sections can be fun and stay open all year.  Try the Hoye Canyon section above Wellington or the Wilson Canyon section below Smith Valley.  Look for warmer, cloudy days for a good Baetis hatch!  Another fun winter fishery is the Tube below Topaz Lake which can hold some pretty nice fish as well as stockers from NDOW.  Always check for frozen conditions!

 There is a pay to play section at the Walker River Resort that can be a lot of fun during the winter!

East Walker River Fishing Report- Flows are 25+ cfs.  Feb 1, 2012

CA section:  The Miracle Mile is fishing well and as long as the temps are up and the snow is away, the fishing will continue to stay good!  The Midges have ruled the roost as of late with Griffiths Gnats, Para Adams and Micro Midges working well on the surface but changing day to day and the Biot Emerger, Pehle’s pupa, UV Midge and the tiny Zebra Midge doing well below.  When the fish are up (which is a lot lately) leave the nymph rigs in the box, the dry fly fishing has been way too much fun!

 A lot of these fish are feeding on midges just below the surface and following through looking like they are eating off of the surface so pay attention to the rise form and look for a bubble when they eat an adult. Small Baetis patterns are working but we’re not seeing a lot of Baetis on the water as of yet.  The fish have been rising as early as 8 am so get there early and give’em a go. Nevadahas been a bit tougher due to ice but with the warmer temperatures of late, it should turn on again soon especially as the days lengthen. Nevadais a good way to beat the crowds and always worth checking out.

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We have been guiding and fishing the EW quite a bit and at the end of the month having multiple fish days!

Little Truckee River Fishing Report- Flows are 40+ cfs.  Feb 1, 2012

As long as you can get up the road, the fishing should be worth the effort.  Look for risers in the middle of the day but don’t count on a ton of them.  The fish are still up and they still have to eat!  Baetis and Midges in small sizes under the surface as well as on top!   The LT is still fishing well as long as the temperatures hold and the snow stays away. The crowds have subsided with the snow on the road! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208)  Guides available on a limited basis and better with a one on one ratio!

Truckee River (Ca) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee are above 190 cfs near the town of Truckee and 350+ cfs belowBocaBridge.  Feb 1, 2012

Closed above the 267 Bridge.  The year round section below 267 is still fishing but tough.  The water is cold and the fish are lethargic but still have to eat.  Put it on their head and they will probably open their mouths but it will take an excellent angler to get a few fish!  Try Baetis or Midges and possibly an Egg pattern or San Juan Worm.  It is going to get tougher as we start getting more storms in the near future!  The lower you go towards Nevada the better the opportunity will be.

Truckee River (Nv) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee inNevada are 350-450+ cfs 

Flows are great for this time of the year and actually a little on the high side!  Look for the cloudy days for filled in Baetis hatches especially below Reno.  Nymphing will be best but the dries have produced a few fish as well.  Nymphs: Stoneflies 8-12, Mayfly patterns 16-20, Flashback PT’s 16-20. Dry Flies: Parachute Adams 14-18 and Blue Duns 18-20. Streamer action is picking up and is your best shot at one the Nevada Toads!, Streamers-Buggers in olive, white and black, Wool-Head Sculpin, Crystal Buggers, Meat Whistle olive and black, and of course the Crawdad!!! 

Great flows for floating!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Learn it and Love it!  We will be doing a limited amount of float trips on the Truckee this Winter, please call for details.

Tahoe area Still waters:  Feb 1, 2012

Pyramid Lake- Things are starting to change lately and the fishing should start to get back to normal for this time of year as we get storms coming in.  Without the wind, fish early and late in the day but when it starts to blow get out there and fish all day!  Buggers, Buggers and more Buggers for the time being…

Indian Creek Reservoir – Looks like the fishing will be done for a bit or until it thaws anyway!   When it does there will be plenty of fish and they should be on the Blood Midges…  With the last storm the lake froze again and it could be a bit before it opens up.

Caples Lake - Ice Fishing now available!  Caples is fishing quite well and the ice is safe.  With the recent snow you can get on the ice with out the worry of slipping.  The Spillway areas as well as the Main Dam area are both doing well.  Try to fish the areas that are about 10-15 feet deep and try all levels from the bottom to just below the ice.  Power Bait,Worms, Salmon Eggs and Bay Shrimp will work or try jigging a Kastmaster.  If you are not getting fish, move to a new area or look for others catching fish and get to the same area.   On occasion you can find holes that are already drilled and all they need is to be broken open with a tire iron and then use a strainer to clean out the ice if you do not own an auger.

Red Lake Fishing Report- Similar to fishing Caples Lake with the best fishing near the dam area.  Watch for rocks in the ice when drilling holes, a lot of rocks were thrown out onto the ice before we received snow.  One rock can destroy your auger.

Silver Lake fishing report- Silver lake has been drained pretty low and the fish are bucketed up…  Make sure you are in at least 10-15 feet of water before you start to fish.  Fishing has been pretty good!  Tackle and baits the same as Caples.  

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Guided Ice Fishing trips through March!

Spooner Lake Fishing Report- Ice Fish the Dam area but be careful and stay away from the areas where the springs are (mainly the middle of the lake) which will be thinner ice.  Same as Caples as far as tackle and bait!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208). 

Marlette Lake Fishing Report- Closed until next year!

Blue Lakes Fishing Report- Done for the year.  Let’s hope we can get up there earlier next year!

We have offered guiding on most of these waters for over 15 years. The shop is fully stocked with all the latest equipment and flies needed to fish the Eastern Sierra and more. Call 530-541-8208 or stop by the shop for more info. We will be updating our fishing report often so check www.tahoeflyfishing.com/blog for the most up to date reports!

 Get out and fish!

Trinity River steelhead are biting and the river is back in great shape after recent weather.Good flows and water conditions have brought in the winter run steelhead and they are responding well.Lots of fresh fish in the river and mild weather should make February a great month on the Trinity.Don’t miss out on this great oppurtunity to get in on some great steelhead fishing.We are getting into several fish a day with some brown trout in the mix.This last week the fish wer eating nymphs under indicators in colored water.Large egg patterns,stone fly and mayflie nymphs working well.The water is clearing and flows dropping which will increase surface activity with on browns and the occasional rising steelhead eating mayfly patterns.When fishing the Trinity we recommend booking two or more days to have the best chance to connect with some of these great fighting fish.I have a WINTER RUN SPECIAL $695.00 FOR TWO DAYS of guided drift boat fishing including tackle and lunch for one or two anglers.To book a trip call me at (530)318-7073 or call the shop at (530)541-8208.Please feel free to call with any questions you may have.I have a good lodging available at at Indian Creek Lodge in Douglas City ,please call for info.

LET’S FIND YOU A STEELIE!

Peter Santley guide TFFO

East Walker River guide trips are getting excellent results.Monday we had two guide trips on the East Walker and both trips had great fishing on both dries and nymphs.The fish were eating midge patterns on the surface through the whole day.Numerous browns and rainbows came to the net and the fish were biting all day in great weather. The mild weather has made fishing unusually pleasant for this time of year.The forcast for the next week looks good so book a trip and let us show you a fun day.

Let’s go fishing!
Peter Santley guide TFFO

Trinity River steelhead fishing has been great this season.Tahoe Fly Fishing and guide Peter Santley are now offering guided steelhead drift trips on the Trinity River.I was able to get a permit to guide the Trinity River and have a Winter Run Special $695.00 for two days of guided drift boat fishing for steelhead.Trips include tackle and lunch for one or two anglers.With the Trinity finally seeing some rain this week it should make what has been a good season even better.We should have good fishing on the Trinity River through February maybe early March.Winter run tends to have more wild fish and usually some of the largest steelhead of the season are caught,and the occasional sea run brown trout.If you would like to hook one of these fresh water freight trains give me a call  at (530) 318-7073 or our shop for booking at (530) 541-8208 or for information,lodging etc.I have the Indian Creek Lodge working with me to provide nice accomodations on the river in Douglas City,clean rooms,friendly staff and great location.I would like to thank fellow TFFO guide Corey Funk for the use of his drift boat to make this possible.

Come and feel the steel,

Peter Santley guide TFFO

December and January fishing has been good and has been a good option as we wait for snow.It is winter fishing with low flows and selective fish.The warm part of the day has been best with midge dries and nymphs working well.We have had good results on recent guide trips.This fishery should continue to fish well between storm systems in February and March.This is a good way to take a brake from skiing or riding and get into some nice rainbows and browns.We have guidesa available seven days a week weather permitting.Speaking of weather the East Walker is a good place to fish when there is snow in Tahoe as the area gets a fraction of what we get at the lake.Let one of our guides show you a good day at the East Walker and you will be surprised at how much fun our winter fishing can be.Give us a call at (530) 541-8208 to book a trip!
Let’s go fishing,
Peter
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Guide TFFO

What has been a non winter so far may be finally about to change with some snow on the way.Ice fishing has been off and on with changing ice conditions.If we get snow this week we will start running ice fishing trips to area lakes.This is a good way to get out for a few hours with friends or family to do some trout fishing.We charge a $100.00 per person with a $200.00 minimum.Trips include tackle and bait,optional lunches are available.You should have good winter snow clothing and snow boots,gloves and hat and fishing license.Groups are welcome we have guides available to handle everything to make your day enjoyable.Call our shop at (530) 541-8208 or e-mail .We should have ice fishing available through March or April weather and ice conditions permitting.
Let’s get out and play!
Peter TFFO

Fishing Report for the East and West Walker Rivers, The Truckee River and Little Truckee River, West and East Carson Rivers, and many Tahoe area still waters. Updated December 29th, 2011

We offer guided fly fishing year round on the Carson, Truckee and Walker Rivers.  Caples, Red Lake, Spooner Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir and Boca Reservoir as well.

East Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flowing at 80+ cfs.

Now closed above Hangman’s Bridge until April 2012!

The Catch and Release section below Hangman’s Bridge: Open all year!  It will take a special effort to get fish in this section over the next few months.  As the temperatures come up in March, the fishing can get good again between stormy days and run-off days.  The fish are there but really lethargic and you will have to put the fly on their nose for them to eat.  Midges and Baetis if you have to!  TheNevadasections tend to fish the best during the winter months and on occasion NDOW stocks fish in the lower river and below the Broken Dam.  If they do, it can be fun to stick a few fish and keep the cobwebs off your cast!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We do not do a bunch of guided trips on this river during the winter months but on occasion it can be worth it!

West Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flows are at 20+ cfs.

Done for the season!  Looking forward to next year!

West Walker River Fishing Report- Currently flows are at 50+ cfs.

Californiais closed.

TheNevadasections can be fun and stay open all year.  Try theHoyeCanyonsection aboveWellingtonor theWilsonCanyonsection below SmithValley.  Look for warmer, cloudy days for a good Baetis hatch!  Another fun winter fishery is the Tube belowTopazLakewhich can hold some pretty nice fish as well as stockers from NDOW.  Always check for frozen conditions!

 There is a pay to play section at the Walker River Resort that can be a lot of fun during the winter!

East Walker River Fishing Report- Flows are 25+ cfs.

CA section:  The Miracle Mile is fishing well and as long as the temps are up and the snow is away, the fishing will continue to stay good!  The Midges have ruled the roost as of late with Griffiths Gnats and Micro Midges working well on the surface and the Biot Emerger doing well below.  Small Baetis patterns are working but we’re not seeing a lot of Baetis on the water.  2-5 hour window for best fishing depending on the day.   

Nevadahas been a bit tougher due to ice but with the warmer temperatures of late, it should turn on again soon. Nevadais a good way to beat the crowds and always worth checking out.

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We have been guiding and fishing the EW quite a bit at the end of December and without snow it should continue well into the New Year!

Little Truckee River Fishing Report- Flows are 80+ cfs.

As long as you can get up the road, the fishing should be worth the effort.  Look for risers in the middle of the day but don’t count on a ton of them.  The fish are still up and they still have to eat!  Baetis and Midges in small sizes under the surface as well as on top!  San Juan Worms and Egg Patterns as well.  The LT is still fishing well as long as the temperatures hold and the snow stays away. The crowds have been big over the holidays!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208)  Guides available on a limited basis and better with a one on one ratio!

Truckee River (Ca) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee are above 250 cfs near the town of Truckee and 400+ cfs belowBocaBridge.

Closed above the 267 Bridge.  The year round section is still fishing but tough.  The water is cold and the fish are lethargic but still have to eat.  Put it on their head and they will probably open their mouths but it will take an excellent angler to get a few fish!  Try Baetis or Midges and possibly an Egg pattern or San Juan Worm.  It is going to get tougher as we start getting more storms in the near future!  The lower you go towardsNevadathe better the opportunity will be.

Truckee River (Nv) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee inNevada are 450+ cfs

Flows are great for this time of the year and actually a little on the high side!  Look for the cloudy days for filled in Baetis hatches especially belowReno.  Nymphing will be best but the dries have produced a few fish as well.  Nymphs: Stoneflies 8-12, Mayfly patterns 16-20, Flashback PT’s 16-20. Dry Flies: Parachute Adams 14-18 and Blue Duns 18-20. Streamer action is picking up and is your best shot at one the Nevada Toads!, Streamers-Buggers in olive, white and black, Wool-Head Sculpin, Crystal Buggers, Meat Whistle olive and black, and of course the Crawdad!!!

Great flows for floating!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Learn it and Love it!

Tahoe area Still waters:

Indian Creek Reservoir – Looks like the fishing will be done for a bit or until it thaws anyway!   When it does there will be plenty of fish and they should be on the Blood Midges… 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).

Caples Lake -  Ice Fishing now available!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Guided Ice Fishing trips starting in late December!

Pyramid Lake- Looking for bait balls seems to be the ticket with reports of fish feeding around the edges!  Find the bait balls and the fishing should be good but if you don’t, don’t expect much yet. 

Red Lake Fishing Report-  Ice fishing now available, call for details! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  The lake is frozen and guides are available!

Spooner Lake Fishing Report- Ice fishing soon!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208). 

Marlette Lake Fishing Report- Closed until next year!

Blue Lakes Fishing Report- Done for the year.  Let’s hope we can get up there earlier next year!

Silver Lake fishing report-  When it freezes the Ice Fishing should be fun!

We have offered guiding on most of these waters for over 15 years. The shop is fully stocked with all the latest equipment and flies needed to fish the Eastern Sierra and more. Call 530-541-8208 or stop by the shop for more info. We will be updating our fishing report often so check www.tahoeflyfishing.com/blog for the most up to date reports!

Thanks for reading and get out and fish!

Fishing Report for the East and West Walker Rivers, The Truckee River and Little Truckee River, West and East Carson Rivers, and many Tahoe area still waters. Updated December 4, 2011

We offer guided fly fishing year round on the Carson, Truckee and Walker Rivers.  Caples, Red Lake, Spooner Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir and Boca Reservoir as well.

East Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flowing at 80+ cfs.

Now closed above Hangman’s Bridge until April 2012!

The Catch and Release section below Hangman’s Bridge: Open all year!  It will take a special effort to get fish in this section over the next few months.  As the temperatures come up in March, the fishing can get good again between stormy days and run-off days.  The fish are there but really lethargic and you will have to put the fly on their nose for them to eat.  Midges and Baetis if you have to!  The Nevada sections tend to fish the best during the winter months and on occasion NDOW stocks fish in the lower river and below the Broken Dam.  If they do, it can be fun to stick a few fish and keep the cobwebs off your cast!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We do not do a bunch of guided trips on this river during the winter months but on occasion it can be worth it!

West Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flows are at 20+ cfs.

Done for the season!  Looking forward to next year!

West Walker River Fishing Report- Currently flows are at 50+ cfs.

California is closed.

The Nevada sections can be fun and stay open all year.  Try the Hoye Canyon section above Wellington or the Wilson Canyon section below SmithValley.  Look for warmer, cloudy days for a good Baetis hatch!  Another fun winter fishery is the Tube below Topaz Lake which can hold some pretty nice fish as well as stockers from NDOW.

 There is a pay to play section at the Walker River Resort that can be a lot of fun during the winter!

East Walker River Fishing Report- Flows are 25+ cfs.

CA section… Sunny days as of late have turned the fishing back on.  Temperatures rise and the bugs come off.  Midday fishing is the best!  Small bugs are the answer and should stay that way most of the winter.  Try 20’s and 22’s in your favorite Midge pattern or Baetis pattern!

Nevada sections are fishing a bit better than California but stick to the same bugs.  I have seen Baetis hatches at this time of year that were as good as any other time of the year with numerous fish up eating them.  Look for the warmer days with cloud cover for best results.  With the lower flows, access is much improved! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Not the best time of the year for a guided trip on the Walker but the fishing can go off if you have the need to get out for a bit of fishing!

Little Truckee River Fishing Report- Flows are 80+ cfs.

At least the crowds are finally down and the fish are getting a bit of a break. As long as you can get up the road, the fishing should be worth the effort.  Look for risers in the middle of the day but don’t count on a ton of them.  The fish are still up and they still have to eat!  Baetis and Midges in small sizes under the surface as well as on top!  San Juan Worms and Egg Patterns as well.

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).   Please leave the spawning fish alone, give them a chance to do their thing!

Truckee River (Ca) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee are below 60 cfs near the town of  Truckee and 400+ cfs below Boca Bridge.

Closed above the 267 Bridge.  The year round section is still fishing but tough.  The water is cold and the fish are lethargic but still have to eat.  Put it on their head and they will probably open their mouths but it will take an excellent angler to get a few fish!  Try Baetis or Midges and possibly an Egg pattern or San Juan Worm.  It is going to get tougher as we start getting more storms in the near future!  The lower you go towards Nevada the better the opportunity will be.

Truckee River (Nv) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee in Nevada are 400+ cfs

Flows are great for this time of the year and actually a little on the high side!  Look for the cloudy days for filled in Baetis hatches especially below Reno.  Nymphing will be best but the dries have produced a few fish as well.  Nymphs: Stoneflies 8-12, Mayfly patterns 16-20, Flashback PT’s 16-20. Dry Flies: Parachute Adams 14-18 and Blue Duns 18-20. Streamer action is picking up and is your best shot at one the Nevada Toads!, Streamers-Buggers in olive, white and black, Wool-Head Sculpin, Crystal Buggers, Meat Whistle olive and black, and of course the Crawdad!!!

Great flows for floating!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Learn it and Love it!

Tahoe area Still waters:

Indian Creek Reservoir – Looks like the fishing will be done for a bit or until it thaws anyway!   When it does there will be plenty of fish and they should be on the Blood Midges… 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).

Caples Lake -  Ice Fishing soon…

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Guided Ice Fishing trips starting in late December!

Pyramid Lake- Looking for bait balls seems to be the ticket with reports of fish feeding around the edges!  Find the bait balls and the fishing should be good but if you don’t, don’t expect much yet. 

Red Lake Fishing Report-  Ice fishing soon! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  When the lake freezes, the Ice Fishing should be good this year!

Spooner Lake Fishing Report- Ice fishing soon!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208). 

Marlette Lake Fishing Report- Closed until next year!

Blue Lakes Fishing Report- Done for the year.  Let’s hope we can get up there earlier next year!

Silver Lake fishing report-  When it freezes the Ice Fishing should be fun!

We have offered guiding on most of these waters for over 15 years. The shop is fully stocked with all the latest equipment and flies needed to fish the Eastern Sierra and more. Call 530-541-8208 or stop by the shop for more info. We will be updating our fishing report often so check www.tahoeflyfishing.com/blog for the most up to date reports!

Thanks for reading and get out and fish!

So Today I floated the Truckee River on the Nevada side, yup that’s right we do have Float trips alvailable, with a couple of friends of mine and fishing was pretty good! we mostly nymphed all day, but there are fishing rising to midges in the morning and to Micro BWO’s in the mid after-noon. Yes Fish rising this time of year!! So if you are a Dry Fly Finatic you don’t have to be depressed about waiting till next spring to throw Dry’s!!! I also have to give Kuddos to my buddy Cleve who landed this nice 26″ Fat Bow. There are still some Toads to be found!!

Fishing Report for the East and West Walker Rivers, The Truckee River and Little Truckee River, West and East Carson Rivers, and many Tahoe area still waters. Updated November 22nd, 2011

We offer guided fly fishing year round on the Carson, Truckee and Walker Rivers.  Caples, Red Lake, Spooner Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir and Boca Reservoir as well.

East Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flowing at 80+ cfs.

Now closed above Hangman’s Bridge until April 2012!

The Catch and Release section below Hangman’s Bridge: Open all year!  It will take a special effort to get fish in this section over the next few months.  As the temperatures come up in March, the fishing can get good again between stormy days and run-off days.  The fish are there but really lethargic and you will have to put the fly on their nose for them to eat.  Midges and Baetis if you have to!  The Nevada sections tend to fish the best during the winter months and on occasion NDOW stocks fish in the lower river and below the Broken Dam.  If they do, it can be fun to stick a few fish and keep the cobwebs off your cast!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  We do not do a bunch of guided trips on this river during the winter months but on occasion it can be worth it!

West Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flows are at 20+ cfs.

Done for the season!  Looking forward to next year!

West Walker River Fishing Report- Currently flows are at 50+ cfs.

California is closed.

The Nevada sections can be fun and stay open all year.  Try the Hoye Canyon section above Wellington or the Wilson Canyon section below SmithValley.  Look for warmer, cloudy days for a good Baetis hatch!  Another fun winter fishery is the Tube below Topaz Lake which can hold some pretty nice fish as well as stockers from NDOW.

 There is a pay to play section at the Walker River Resort that can be a lot of fun during the winter!

East Walker River Fishing Report- Flows are 25+ cfs.

Now we are really at winter flows and the fish are bucketed up in the deeper runs and holes.  Not the greatest time of the year to fish the Walker in California but the fishing is still worth a try.  Small bugs are the answer and should stay that way most of the winter.  Try 20’s and 22’s in your favorite Midge pattern of Baetis pattern!

Nevada sections are fishing a bit better than California but stick to the same bugs.  I have seen Baetis hatches at this time of year that were as good as any other time of the year with numerous fish up eating them.  Look for the warmer days with cloud cover for best results.  With the lower flows, access is much improved! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Not the best time of the year for a guided trip on the Walker but the fishing can go off if you have the need to get out for a bit of fishing!

Little Truckee River Fishing Report- Flows are 80+ cfs.

At least the crowds are finally down and the fish are getting a bit of a break. As long as you can get up the road, the fishing should be worth the effort.  Look for risers in the middle of the day but don’t count on a ton of them.  The fish are still up and they still have to eat!  Baetis and Midges in small sizes under the surface as well as on top!  San Juan Worms and Egg Patterns as well.

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).   Please leave the spawning fish alone, give them a chance to do their thing!

Truckee River (Ca) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee are below 60 cfs near the town ofTruckee and 400+ cfs belowBocaBridge.

Closed above the 267 Bridge.  The year round section is still fishing but tough.  The water is cold and the fish are lethargic but still have to eat.  Put it on their head and they will probably open their mouths but it will take an excellent angler to get a few fish!  Try Baetis or Midges and possibly an Egg pattern or San Juan Worm.  It is going to get tougher as we start getting more storms in the near future!  The lower you go towards Nevada the better the opportunity will be.

Truckee River (Nv) Fishing Report- Flows on the Truckee in Nevada are 400+ cfs

Flows are great for this time of the year and actually a little on the high side!  Look for the cloudy days for filled in Baetis hatches especially below Reno.  Nymphing will be best but the dries have produced a few fish as well.  Nymphs: Stoneflies 8-12, Mayfly patterns 16-20, Flashback PT’s 16-20. Dry Flies: Parachute Adams 14-18 and Blue Duns 18-20. Streamer action is picking up and is your best shot at one the Nevada Toads!, Streamers-Buggers in olive, white and black, Wool-Head Sculpin, Crystal Buggers, Meat Whistle olive and black, and of course the Crawdad!!!

Great flows for floating!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Learn it and Love it!

Tahoe area Still waters:

Indian Creek Reservoir – Get on it before it freezes…  It has been fishing pretty well for those that put the effort in.  Chironomids, Buggers and Leeches! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).

Caples Lake -  Still fishing well and best along the edges.  Take a hike and fish the back end of the lake for fun fishing.  Streamers work well but the dry action is more fun!  Terrestrials in front of cruising fish with a twitch as they are coming for it!  Ants, Beetles and Rubber leg big ugly flies work great!  Ice Fishing soon…

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  Guided Ice Fishing trips starting in late December!

Pyramid Lake- Looking for bait balls seems to be the ticket with reports of fish feeding around the edges!  Find the bait balls and the fishing should be good but if you don’t, don’t expect much yet. 

Red Lake Fishing Report-  Not great until it turns again.  TheLake is off colored but a few fish are rising.  The lake should turn anytime now and when it does let’s hope it doesn’t freeze right away! 

Guides Available call (530-541-8208).  When the lake freezes, the Ice Fishing should be good this year!

Spooner Lake Fishing Report- Get on it before it freezes.  Fish are still being caught on Leech Patterns and Midges.  Fish the Dam area for convenience!

Guides Available call (530-541-8208). 

Marlette Lake Fishing Report- Closed until next year!

Blue Lakes Fishing Report- Done for the year.  Let’s hope we can get up there earlier next year!

Silver Lake fishing report- Same bugs as Caples…  Fish the area on the south end of the lake where the creek comes in.  Ants and Beetles are still working!  When it freezes the Ice Fishing should be fun!

We have offered guiding on most of these waters for over 15 years. The shop is fully stocked with all the latest equipment and flies needed to fish the Eastern Sierra and more. Call 530-541-8208 or stop by the shop for more info. We will be updating our fishing report often so check www.tahoeflyfishing.com/blog for the most up to date reports!

Thanks for reading and get out and fish!