Matt Heron Fly Fishing

The Little Truckee gets its own section on this outfitter’s trip page, where it is called the local tailwater and a true gem of the Sierra, water that at times fishes more like a spring creek than a tailwater. The practical consequences are spelled out plainly: small flies and light tippet, and sight-fishing opportunities that reward a careful approach. Hatches are described as more consistent than those on the main Truckee, which is why the water holds up as a guided destination through the season. Rainbows and browns are the quarry. A four-hour half day is $450 and a six-to-eight-hour full day is $625, with a third angler adding $175. Anglers meet near the Truckee River RV Park and East Side Deli, about seven minutes east of town.