Little Truckee River - CA
River Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout |
The Little Truckee River, CA, is a premier, highly technical tailwater fly-fishing destination below Stampede and Boca Reservoirs, famed for large, wary wild rainbow and brown trout. Its consistently cold, clear waters and prolific insect hatches demand precise nymphing with light tippets and delicate dry fly presentations (matching prevailing hatches). Water flows are regulated by dam releases; checking real-time data is critical. Regulations often mandate catch-and-release only and barbless hooks. Access is generally good, though wading can be challenging.
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 5-22-2026 | Another bump in flows The Little Truckee saw yet another bump in... more » |
Trout Creek Outfitters |
| 5-21-2026 | Fish are in their spawn period Current Water Conditions Flows on the Little Truckee between... more » |
Mountain Hardware & Sports |
| 5-14-2026 | Flows on the Little Truckee between Stampede and Boca are holding steady at approximately 420 CFS Current Water Conditions Flows on the Little Truckee between... more » |
Mountain Hardware & Sports |
| 5-6-2026 | We have begun to see the rainbows spawn heavily on the LT We have begun to see the rainbows spawn... more » |
Trout Creek Outfitters |
| 4-23-2026 | The flows have begun to taper off on the LT over the last few days The flows have begun to taper off on... more » |
Trout Creek Outfitters |
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