California
Truckee River near Farad
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 508 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.17 ft
- Water Temperature
- 56.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10346000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
6 mph SW
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.03 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Partly cloudy
High 67°F / Low 43°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Clear
High 66°F / Low 44°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 77°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 50°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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
USGS streamgage 10346000 (Truckee River near Farad). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Existing Estimated-candidate launch identity is preserved even if live water temperature is now present; this batch does not silently upgrade the accepted class. This destination is the named Farad reach, not Lake Tahoe and not Truckee at Tahoe City.
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
Fishery overview
Truckee River at Farad is a major Tahoe-to-Nevada public trout river. Existing Estimated-candidate launch identity is preserved.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Truckee River rainbow trout are a primary public target at Farad.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are a documented Truckee companion species.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Truckee River freestone / regulated corridor at Farad.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists along the Truckee corridor. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage, not a put-in pin.
Stocking information
Confirm current CDFW / sister-agency trout notices.
Official sources
Verify current CDFW inland trout regulations before fishing.
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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