Nevada
East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville
Location Snapshot
East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville is a western Nevada mountain-valley river descending from the Sierra into Carson Valley. Rainbow and brown trout provide the principal coldwater fishing opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 53
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Cloud cover is favorable for daytime trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 49.1 CFS
- Gage Height
- 9.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 12:55 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 10309000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
Loading readings from the past 7 days…
Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
Changing Conditions Advisory
Loading advisory…
Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
48°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
9 mph SE
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 7 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 11 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 50°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 47°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 46°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 61°F / Low 45°F
Chance 78%
Precip 0.18 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 57°F / Low 44°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 13 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 58°F / Low 42°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
Loading historical flow…
Fishing Overview
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at East Fork Carson River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Nevada Department of Wildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Nevada Department of Wildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Douglas, Nevada
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Douglas
Management Category
Stocked trout river
Regulation Scope
East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville.
Regulation Summary
East Fork Carson near Gardnerville: NDOW Western Region general trout rules. Confirm current CR 25-16.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
Loading access and regulations…