Little Truckee River Fish Report for 10-23-2026
Flows on the Little Truckee River have increased between Stampede and Boca and are currently running around 80 CFS
Little Truckee River - CA
by Mountain Hardware & Sports
10-23-2026
(530) 587–4844
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Current Water Conditions
Flows on the Little Truckee River have increased between Stampede and Boca and are currently running around 80 CFS. Watch for changing flows as it seems like they have released more water into the river recently. Browns are spawning right now. Conditions could get better before winter, but it is still recommended to give this fishery a break for now and look for greener pastures.
Water Temperatures
Water temps are averaging in the mid 50s°F.
Hatches
No hatch to report.
Effective Tactics
With the browns spawning and the fish exhausted from a busy summer season here, river anglers should focus their efforts on the Truckee River or elsewhere instead.
Catch Report
Most of the fish are hanging around the inlet to Boca Reservoir. Fish the Truckee River instead for more bites.
Fly Box Must-Haves
No suggested flies at this time.
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Mountain Hardware Reports
for Friday, October 23rd
Donner Lake: Fishing at Donner Lake has slowed as fish move deeper and water levels continue to drop
Boca Reservoir: Fishing remains productive during the early morning and late evening hours
Stampede Reservoir: Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to decline as fall progresses
Prosser Reservoir: Cutthroat and rainbow trout are being caught near the north end and along underwater shelves
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Jackson Meadows Reservoir is providing excellent rainbow trout fishing
Pyramid Lake: As temperatures continue to cool, fish should gradually move into shallower water
Truckee River: The flows are average for this time of year and the water clarity is clear
Mountain Hardware Reports
for Friday, October 16th
Donner Lake: Fish are moving deeper from shore
Boca Reservoir: Water levels are dropping with them releasing more water
Stampede Reservoir: Water levels at Stampede Reservoir continue to decrease heading into fall
Prosser Reservoir: Prosser Reservoir is around half capacity and continues to provide consistent fishing
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Providing excellent rainbow trout fishing from shore
Pyramid Lake: Most of the fish are currently deep, around 70 to 80 feet in depth in the thermocline
Truckee River: Depending on where anglers are fishing, multiple tactics can provide some bites right now
Little Truckee River: With the lower flows, most of the fish are hanging around the inlet to Boca Reservoir
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