Truckee River Report 9.30.24

RECAP OF THE DAY:

This is my favorite time of the year to fish. Brown trout are in full blown pre-spawn and they are hungry and aggressive. Water temps are starting to settle in the high 50’s mid day spiking trout activity throughout the day. Even though water temps are hitting the high 50’s I’m still seeing a ton of trout near the head of runs next to faster water. I suppose when the water temps drop a bit more they will spread out and be found in different water types. Dry fly was fairly active in the late morning with sporadic rises near the tail-outs. We even had some great action on streamers targeting rocks and other types of structure near the banks. where we found our most success was still at the heads of runs near drop offs and fast water. As you plan your fishing trips this time of the year, plan for full day trips these trout will eat more consistently throughout the day. I would suggest bringing a few different setups or having a rod you can change up from nymphing to dry to streamer fishing. In town and west of town are still going to be the most productive. The lower Truckee east of town is still seeing low 60’s.

CONDITIONS & HIGHLIGHTS:

• Water temps mid-high 50’s

• Air temp 80 degrees and sunny

• water low and clear

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