The flows out of Lake Tahoe have dropped from last week, holding around 75 CFS. Glenshire is right at 100 CFS, and it’s not until the Hirschdale exit where the 300 CFS out of Boca Reservoir has things really pick up and we see the Truckee in its typical form. Because of this, the Farad gauge is touting a steady 500 CFS, the same it’s been all summer. This will make for some excellent fishing in the canyon and we would recommend focusing on this section of the California side right now. The Nevada side is also fishing quite well along most sections. With water temps at the Sparks gauge topping out around 64 degrees over the last week, we have even begun to explore the lower river once again! This is small bug season on the Truckee, especially as we see continued clear and cool days in the forecast. We would recommend focusing primarily on flies in the 16-20 range, imitating either BWOs or midges. Stones and worms will still be worht a try, especially out east where water clarity is lower. We area also just a few weeks away from starting t throw some egg patterns as the browns near prespawn. With the cool air temps in the morning, don’t rush to get out early, the fishing will only get better as the day progresses.

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