Tahoe area fly fishing guides - Truckee/Tahoe California
Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Northern California and offers some truly remarkable year round opportunities to fly fishing for trophy trout. Although there are some opportunities to fly fish in the Lake itself, the surrounding area offers much more reliable fly fishing opportunities. Off the Hook is your source for information and fly fishing guides and instruction on the Tahoe basin, the Truckee River, East and West Carson, Walker rivers and Pyramid Lake!
The Rivers
One area in particular on Tahoe's North Shore has what many consider to be some of the most challenging, yet rewarding fly fishing rivers in the state of California. The Truckee and Little Truckee rivers offer what many rivers cannot, a chance at a truly trophy size wild trout virtually any day of the year in this scenic high desert wonderland! We offer the very best local fly fishing guides for the Truckee River near Lake Tahoe and the town of Truckee. There are other options in the greater Tahoe area including float trips on the Nevada side for large browns on streamers, giant cutthroats on Pyramid Lake as well as walk and wade trips on the East and West Carson and Walker Rivers at the South end of the Lake.
Fly fishing the Truckee
One of the most popular and talked about option is the Truckee. The ‘famous’ stretch of the Truckee begins in the town of Truckee and heads North East towards Reno, Nevada. This section produces both wild Rainbows and Browns and is home to hard fighting wild fish that are truly spectacular to hold in your wet cool hands before releasing unharmed! Most guiding is done within the first twenty miles of river immediately down stream of the town of Truckee and within a stones throw from the entrances to world renown ski destinations Palisades and Northstar resorts. The Truckee is a classic freestone river consisting of runs, riffles, deep pools and of course pocket water. This is ideal for fly fishers of all types and preferences wanting to do a walk and wade trip. We There are opportunities to incorporate nearly each of these angling techniques on this river on any given day. Fishing dries from size 12-22, tugging big streamers, and of course heavy indicator rigs for the bigger water. The most common practice and highest producer being high stick nymphing. We can even do rafting trips down on the Lower River on the Nevada side for those who like to throw streamers!
Fly fishing the Little Truckee
The Little Truckee, our small gem just north east of town is known for big fish, and tiny flies. This four mile tailwater fishery is very much the opposite of its big brother. On the LT, perfect presentations and light tippets are the norm. Although it’s a tailwater, many relate this river to some of the famous spring creeks throughout the west. Consistent, clear flows give anglers the opportunity to sight fish nearly ever day of the year. Generally we are fishing nymphs and dries in the 16-22 size range.
Did we mention that the LT has been said to be one of the best rivers in the west to catch a 20+ fish on a dry?!
What this area lacks in pure numbers, it more than makes up for in the size of these beautiful wild fish. This little gem is known to be a challenge. Heading out on the water with one of our local guides will put you in the best position to have an unforgettable day on the water.
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Fly Fishing the East Carson River
If you are staying in South Lake Tahoe and looking to catch a variety of trout species on a fly rod in beautiful surroundings and within striking distance South Lake then the East Carson River may be just the ticket.
The River – The East Carson River is located South of Lake Tahoe near the town of Markleeville and is one of the longest rivers un-impeded by dams in the Sierra Nevada range. We focus our fishing efforts in the Wild and Scenic section of river below Hangman’s bridge down to the Nevada state line.
The East Carson river contains all of the classic trout holding water you would expect from a true freestone river. Deep pools, long riffles, under cut banks, fast chutes and miles of pocket water are set to the picturesque Eastern Sierra backdrop. All of this variety of river structure allows us to employ all types of fly fishing techniques to fool the wild trout that call this special river home. In addition the East Carson has a very healthy population of insects including stoneflies. The fish here like big bugs and unlike many Northern California streams where tiny flies are the rule, we fish large dry flies more often than not.
Dry fly fishing for hard fighting wild rainbows and browns in the Mountains of California...what more could you want!
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Pyramid Lake Nevada Fly Fishing Guide Services
Will you be in Reno or Truckee Tahoe area and would you like to tangle with huge double digit trout without even leaving the lower 48?
Along with the options near Tahoe we also offer fly fishing guide services for Pyramid lake Nevada. Located just outside Reno, Pyramid is home to the very largest non sea running trout on the planet. Our guides have more experience on Pyramid lake than any other guide service in the area and will get you hooked up! No prior experience or personal gear is required.
We would love to get you out on the water for a one of a kind fly fishing experience you will never forget! A truly memorable experience awaits.
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