Little Truckee River Fishing Forecast

39.4698° N, 120.228° W

Fishing conditions for Little Truckee River

Today Tomorrow Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31
sunrise 04:54
sunset 19:20

Biting score

79%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is evening

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  • Good biting conditions

Now, July 26
1:04 PM

ClearSkyDay
27° FEELS LIKE23°
wind
6.3 m/s GUSTS9.45 m/s
101.4 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
9%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
2%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:07AM
moon
moonNew
  • Little Truckee River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Little Truckee River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Little Truckee River.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 04:54 AM, sunset: 07:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.1 mph (9.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:07 PM and moonset at 1:01 AM.

About this spot

Fishing info

  • Experience

    The spot offers an opportunity to catch native species like Rainbow and Brown Trout, and features such as 'Parking', 'Put & take', and 'Bank fishing' improve accessibility. Anglers report successful catches but note the difficulty with barbless hooks, indicating a challenging but rewarding fishing experience.

  • Tips

    Learning about native fish such as Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee Salmon can be beneficial. Employing fly fishing with barbless rooster tails and scuds is advised for potential success. Anglers should brace themselves for fish occasionally slipping off the hook.

  • Fishing seasons

    The fishing spot experiences a wide range of temperatures, from very cold in early months to warmer summer conditions. The moderate winds and lower precipitation in summer are favorable. Anglers should be aware that early in the year, extremely cold temperatures could present a challenge.

  • Little Truckee River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Little Truckee River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Little Truckee River.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 04:54 AM, sunset: 07:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.1 mph (9.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:07 PM and moonset at 1:01 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Little Truckee River is a freshwater river in the Truckee/Nevada County area of California. Spot Features: A freshwater river with runs, pools and wooded banks, fish the pools, bends and cover for bass, catfish, panfish and other river fish.
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