California
Truckee River near Farad
Location Snapshot
Truckee River near Farad is a Sierra-to-Great-Basin trout reach near the California–Nevada line, with fast runs, boulder water, and regulated flow. Rainbow trout are the principal target, with brown trout adding another established coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
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?
Consider
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 432 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.02 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10346000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
7 mph S
Wind gust
17 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 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 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 48°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 64°F / Low 43°F
Chance 89%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 49°F / Low 40°F
Chance 75%
Precip 0.41 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 40°F
Chance 45%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 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
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Fishing Overview
Rainbow trout are in the mixed fishery on the Truckee River near Farad, along with brown trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Truckee 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
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
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
California
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
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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