Truckee River (NV)
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Rating - Fair
Tuesday, Sep 29 2026
Truckee River near Reno can be a very different fishery depending on the section you're fishing. The river is primarily a trout fishery, with rainbow and brown trout being the main targets. The most important thing is finding slower water, current seams, deeper pools, and areas where rocks or structure break the current.Early morning and evening are generally good times to fish, particularly when the weather is warmer. During the middle of the day, concentrate on deeper pools, shaded water, and the slower edges of the current rather than spending all your time in fast, shallow riffles.For bait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs can be effective where bait fishing is permitted. A small piece of nightcrawler drifted naturally through a deeper pool or along a current seam is a good approach. Keep the presentation as natural as possible and use just enough weight to get the bait into the strike zone without dragging it unnaturally along the bottom.Small spinners are one of the better choices for covering water. Panther Martins, Rooster Tails, Mepps, and similar small spinners can work well. Cast upstream or slightly across the current and allow the lure to work naturally through the current seam. Keep the retrieve relatively slow and don't be afraid to let the current do some of the work.Small spoons can also produce, particularly around deeper pools and stronger current breaks.
Truckee River (NV)
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Truckee River near Reno can be a very different fishery depending on the section you're fishing. The river is primarily a trout fishery, with rainbow and brown trout being the main targets. The most important thing is finding slower water, current seams, deeper pools, and areas where rocks or structure break the current.Early morning and evening are generally good times to fish, particularly when the weather is warmer. During the middle of the day, concentrate on deeper pools, shaded water, and the slower edges of the current rather than spending all your time in fast, shallow riffles.For bait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs can be effective where bait fishing is permitted. A small piece of nightcrawler drifted naturally through a deeper pool or along a current seam is a good approach. Keep the presentation as natural as possible and use just enough weight to get the bait into the strike zone without dragging it unnaturally along the bottom.Small spinners are one of the better choices for covering water. Panther Martins, Rooster Tails, Mepps, and similar small spinners can work well. Cast upstream or slightly across the current and allow the lure to work naturally through the current seam. Keep the retrieve relatively slow and don't be afraid to let the current do some of the work.Small spoons can also produce, particularly around deeper pools and stronger current breaks.
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