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Truckee River Fly Fishing Report - August 16, 2026
TRUCKEE RIVER
ReportAUG 16 — 23, 2026
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Flow
497CFS
TRUCKEE R A FARAD CA
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Water Temp
63.5°F
Updated 2026-08-15
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Weather
45–88°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Water is running 497 CFS at Farad with a measured temperature of 63.5°F as of last night — still fishable, but today's forecasted high of 88°F will push that number up fast once the sun loads the canyon, so your productive window closes well before midday.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
14
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
20
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
22
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
22
Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20 - 28
20
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
12
Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
20
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
20
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
16
Egan's CDC Rainbow Warrior #22
22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
20
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Caddis (Hydropsychidae) | 14-16 | Heavy | 6 AM - 10 AM |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 18-22 | Moderate | 7 AM - 10 AM |
| Pale Morning Dun | 16-20 | Light | 8 AM - 11 AM |
| Midge (Chironomidae) | 20-24 | Moderate | 6 AM - 9 AM |
| Terrestrials (Ants) | 14-18 | Light | 9 AM - 11 AM |
Best Time Window
- 6 AM - 8 AM: Prime nymphing window in deep shaded runs before the sun hits the water; midge and caddis larva patterns most effective.
- 8 AM - 10:30 AM: Dry fly opportunity as BWO and caddis hatches peak; target rising fish in tailouts and along shaded banks before temperatures climb.
- 10:30 AM - 11 AM: Last call — switch to terrestrials along grassy banks as hatch activity fades; plan to be off the water before midday heat stresses fish.
Guide's Tip
From the benchSet your alarm for first light — on an 88°F day the Truckee's productive window runs roughly 6 AM to 10:30 AM before water temps climb into the stress zone. Focus your nymphing in the deepest, shadiest runs and pools where cooler, oxygenated water concentrates fish; keep your indicator depth set to get flies within 6 inches of the bottom. When you see surface activity, switch to a dry and work the shaded bank edges with a reach cast upstream of the rise form, letting the fly drift completely through before picking up. Once the sun fully loads the canyon and surface activity dies, call it and let the fish rest — they'll thank you for it.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
