TRUCKEE RIVER BROWN TROUT

I have been known to spend the summer chasing, and sometimes catching and releasing the big Browns that lurk in the Truckee river and it's tributaries. And this summer will be no different, I hope.

14" rainbow at dawn

 I have fished the river's cold and dangerous waters from Lake Tahoe to the Nevada state-line over the course of the past six years. I know the waters well, I do have a few favorite holes but I often look for new spots to fish.

31" brown

 This summer I will target a stretch of water (secret for now) that I have never fished. I will report back in August or sooner if it goes well. My immediate advise for fisherman who have a desire to fish the Truckee, do not get into the water as it is fast and the rocks are slick, never go alone and when the sun hits the water go deep or preferably go home.

In the mean time I have provided a video link (below), to give you an idea as to what I'm going after and why I'm excited. 

Tight lines and enjoy.

TRUCKEE RIVER FLOWS

I'm a little Truckee obsessed at the moment and if you are as well check this video out. If you need someone to show how the, where and when, then Matt "Gilligan" Koles is the guy. If you want to go it alone, then look for land marks, There are a few.

I did stop at the fly shop in Hershdale when traveling through recently and I was told the river from Tahoe City to the Town of Truckee was low and the larger fish were congregating in the deeper pools and within the cut banks. The river changes as you move below the Boca outlet to the state line as the flows were heavier due to Boca being 90 percent full. It sounded like the conditions were favorable but who really knows unless you try. Be sure the check the river's regulations as I was told the river was being patrolled.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/17/4494834/fishing-line-week-of-51712.html#storylink=cpy