Truckee River Fish Report for 8-21-2026
The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped
Truckee River - CA

by Trout Creek Outfitters
8-21-2026
(530) 563-5119
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The temps along most of the Truckee have dropped, but we are seeing warmer weather again this week, which has caused about a degree or so increase every day. On Wednesday we saw the Farad gauge hit 68 degrees once again, so please continue to carry a thermometer with you. With the bright, sunny days again this week, the bigger flies have been a bit of a tougher sell, and the small 18’s and 20’s have been more productive. Patterns that represent midges, baetis, PMDs and caddis are good choices. A few of the heavy hitters this week have been Firestarters, Walt’s Worms, Quill Bullets, Strawberries and Cream, Zebra Midges, and Juju Baetis. For the euro nymphers out there, our anchor flies of choice has been the Arnot’s Simple Sculpin, Rocksteady Stone, T.J. Hookers, and Slum Lords. Under the indicator it’s hard to beat a Pat’s Rubberleg to represent the Nocturnal Stones. With good flows throughout the summer and a good amount of water still in Boca, all we are waiting for is the cooler weather, and we will be sitting pretty for some excellent fall fishing here on the Big T!
If you would like to go fishing with us please check out our website Trout Creek Outfitters.com or call (530) 563-5119.
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