Trip brief · Truckee River
How to go fish the Truckee River
The months we list for the Truckee River are May, June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — August
Caddis#14-16
Terrestrials#10-14
Dave Hopper
Trico#20-24
Trico Poly Wing Spinner
Access
Glenshire Access (Truckee)
39.340, -120.070parking
Tahoe City River Access
39.170, -120.140parking
Boca Bridge / Trophy Section
39.400, -120.080parking
Hirschdale Road / Canyon Section
39.360, -120.040parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Special Trophy Trout regulations from Trout Creek to Boca Bridge: artificial lures only, barbless hooks, minimum size restrictions apply — consult CDFW. General sections: standard California trout regulations with artificial lures and barbless hooks on designated reaches. California fishing license required for CA sections; Nevada license required east of the state border. Check CDFW for current season dates and zone-specific rules. The Truckee is open year-round on most sections.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Truckee River page →