Truckee River Report 5.24.24

RECAP OF THE DAY:

Over the last month I decided to tear out the front yard and drop some sod while the run-off on the Truckee went through its stages. In reality the flows never really came up too much, the flows seemed to stay somewhat manageable. The east Truckee never really got higher than 1800 CFS and the west side of town and through town stayed reasonable. This time of the year I’m thinking of fishing near the town of Truckee and around Glenshire Dr. I know this area will have some lower flows that are easier to navigate. I’m also wanting to be on the water by 8am because I’m thinking there will be a descent hatch by 9am-10am. The Fishing this time of the year should also be good throughout the day with hatches consistently occurring due to water temps staying in the low to mid 50’s. The weather conditions was partly cloudy with a high of 75 degrees (air temp). A small breeze ensued but nothing too crazy. With these conditions and the amount of bugs hatching, nymphing and dry/dropper is going to be my go to methods of fishing. Just a hint when your out there drifting your nymphs this time of the year, don’t always go for bottom out of the gate. Bugs are emerging throughout the water columns so start a little higher in the water column then work your way down.

CONDITIONS & HIGHLIGHTS:

• Water temp low 50’s

• Air temp 75 degrees, partly cloudy

• Water was slightly stained

• FLIES OF THE DAY:

• PMD nymph #16

• yellow stimulator #12

• Olive Spanish bullet #16