What a difference the past couple weeks have made! It seems that summer had its last stand over the Labor Day weekend and we are now being catapulted into fall! Nightly temps have been close to freezing which means that water temps are in the 50s and low 60s, staying in the safe zone for our scaly friends.
Photo Courtesy of Matt Heron
Flows: The Truckee’s water levels have been dropping steadily, especially between Tahoe City and Boca. Expect spookier fish. When in doubt, downsizing your tippet, can’t hurt!
Tahoe City to Truckee: 76
Truckee to Boca: 87
Boca to Farad: 450
Farad to Stateline: 497
As far as what to throw and how to throw it, indicator and tightline nymphing has been the main game, fishing midges, mayfly nymphs and ever-more baetis. Don’t let that keep you from trying a dry fly as we have been seeing small baetis hatches around 11am and have still been getting hopper eats! Also, the further we get into fall, the better streamer fishing is going to be. It’s time to dust off the six and seven weight rods because they’re going to be useful in finding aggressive brown trout!
Photo courtesy of Matt Heron
Conservation Note: As you enjoy time spent on the water with family or friends (and hopefully fish), remember to keep our waterside venues clean. It takes no time to pick up the odd piece of trash on your way back to the car. By leaving it better than you found it, you’re allowing others to enjoy our rivers and lakes without the reminder of litter. Tight lines!
Ryan Rintala | Social Media @mattheronflyfishing
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