Thank you for choosing Matt Heron Fly Fishing for your Tahoe adventure! Our team of guides and instructors want to make sure you have the best possible experience on the water.
We know for many of you this may be your first-time fishing with guides or instructors; others may be seasoned fly anglers looking to add a trophy Truckee River brown trout to their bucket list.
Either way, our goal is to make the pre-trip planning process as
seamless as possible.
We hope this packet helps make your planning more enjoyable, and eases some of the stress that comes along with planning a Tahoe getaway.
Thank you again and we look forward to getting you on the water!
Matt and Lulana Heron
PS- Enjoy a few images of past fish stories!
Location: Truckee River RV Park and East Side Deli
Just 7 minuets east of Truckee, Exit 194, sits the Truckee River RV Park, home to Eastside Deli. The Deli offers breakfast, lunch specials, wraps, soups and a build your own sandwich option.
Their market also offers a variety of snacks and drinks you can purchase to take on trips as well. Pro Tip: Add a fresh baked good to your sandwich for desert!
Please review this list to make sure you have everything ready for your upcoming trip with us.
✅ If we don’t already have it, let us know everyone’s Names, Height, Weight and Shoe sizes for us to provide boots and waders.
✅ Please have everyone sign the online waiver before the trip. See your Confirmation Email from Lulana; at the top of the email is a “Click Here” button.
✅ Please send everyone in your party this Welcome Packet link so we’re all on the same page…and confirm with them, date, time meeting location of trip & cancellation policy.
Not Included:
➡️ Gratuity: This is completely at your discretion. If you do choose to give it is very much appreciated. Guides appreciate cash, or we can add to your credit card on file.
➡️ Drinks/Snacks: Guides typically provide water for the day. Feel free to bring any other snacks/drinks you’d like.
➡️ Lunches for Full Day trips: It is recommended to either bring your own lunch, pre-order/purchase sandwiches to-go at Eastside Deli. Many guests will order when they meet their guide as well. Your guide will chat options when they call a few days prior.
➡️ Clothing: Please dress for the weather and in layers. Tahoe is known for having drastic temperature swings from morning to afternoon. Warm socks are key for winter trips! Ski socks or heavy wool socks are the best if you have them. An extra set of clothing is always a good idea, just in case. Lastly, try not to wear white shirts/jackets; it might sound crazy but trust us!
➡️ Personal Items: Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, camera, driver’s license and a backpack (if you have one).
Required for anglers ages 16 and up.
Purchase your fishing license(s) in person at these locations…
OR Purchase online: Please read carefully
❌Do not sign in as a “Guest”, use “Customer Search Criteria” and then Create a New Customer Record. Have drivers license number handy.
✅ If purchasing a “one day license”, add the date you’re fishing with us. Please print if available, sign, and bring with you on your trip. We recommend purchasing day or two before your trip. Click download/print once the purchase is completed. A screenshot will work as well! Make sure the screenshot is of the license, not the receipt.
✅ Your guide will need the “D-000” number. See image.
❌ Reminder: A Fishing License is NOT needed for separately booked classes at Everline Resort & Spa
Lastly, we recognize how special your time is on vacation, and we want to personally thank you again for allowing Matt Heron Fly Fishing to be part of your stay in Lake Tahoe.
You can also check out our Truckee River fly fishing report before your trip.
See you on the water-
Matt and Lulana
No. All trips are catch and release using single barbless hooks.
Since you’re reading this page, you’ve already gotten your Welcome Packet email from Lulana. Reminder, please have your entire crew sign the waiver!
Unlike our classes, Guide Trips are private to you and your group. We’ll never pair you with anglers you don’t know.
Both the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers are year round fisheries.
All fishing gear, terminal tackle & boots and waders.
For any cancelations outside of 30 days you will receive a full refund.
For any cancelations inside of 30 days will forfeit the deposit.
For any cancelations within 7 days your card will be charged in full.
Please note: We fish in all weather (rain, snow, sleet), except dangerous or hazardous conditions (ie: lightning & thunderstorms, State of Emergency snow storms, over 50 mph winds or Hazardous Air Quality conditions). In the event of one of those exceptions, we will either reschedule the class/trip if possible, or provide a refund.
