Experience a customized day on the water with a professional Truckee River fly fishing guide serving the Reno–Tahoe region. Choose from walk-and-wade, full-day, and float trips tailored to your experience, goals, and current river conditions. Waders, boots, rods, premium flies, and terminal tackle are always included, with lunch provided on full-day trips.
Every trip is customized around current river conditions, your experience level, and what you want from the day. Rates shown are for one or two anglers.
Approximately 5 hours · 1–2 anglers
$425
Best for: Families, visitors with limited time, and focused instruction.
6–8 hours · 1–2 anglers
$550
Best for: Anglers who want more fishing time, more instruction, and the flexibility to explore multiple sections.
7–8 hours · 1–2 anglers
$600
Best for: Seeing more of the river, enjoying a scenic day, and accommodating anglers with mobility concerns.
Add $150 for a third angler. Groups larger than 3 require additional guides. Groups larger than 4 require advance notice, give us a call. Unless a specific guide is requested, trips may be assigned to any member of our professional guide staff.
Choose a half-day for a shorter introduction or focused technical session. Choose a full-day walk-and-wade trip for the most flexibility and variety. Choose a float trip to cover more water and enjoy a comfortable, scenic day on the river.
Tell us about your group, experience level, preferred dates, and any mobility or dietary needs. We will help you choose the best fit.
A successful guide trip is more than finding fish. It should be safe, educational, and fun. We focus on creating a memorable experience on the river for anglers of all ability.
Reno–Tahoe based guides who follow changing flows, water temperatures, clarity, hatches, and access throughout the season.
Patient, practical instruction for first-time anglers, families, and experienced fly fishers looking to sharpen technical skills.
Quality equipment, clean waders and boots, premium flies, photos, drinks, and made-to-order riverside lunches on full-day trips.
Guide Trips & Rates is the starting point for planning your day. Explore seasonal trips, instruction, gift options, and the waters we guide throughout the Reno–Tahoe region.
Explore guided winter fishing on the lower Truckee River, including walk-and-wade and seasonal float opportunities.
Learn casting, knots, rigging, fly selection, and essential river skills through dedicated introductory instruction.
Explore the Truckee River and the sections we guide at Current Fly Fishing.
Give a guided fly fishing experience for birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and other special occasions.
The Truckee River crosses two states and offers a wide range of water types. We select the best area for each trip based on conditions, access, your goals, and the type of day you booked.
Mountain water near Truckee, Hirschdale, Floriston, and the upper river corridor, with seasonal walk-and-wade and float opportunities.
Lower river opportunities near Verdi, Reno, Sparks, on the Truckee River, including productive winter fishing and scenic float sections.
We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please tell us about them before your trip.
We will confirm the fishing area before your trip so you know which state license to purchase. Review the Pre-Trip Checklist for license links, clothing recommendations, and a complete preparation guide.
The Truckee River fishes throughout the entire year. We choose locations and techniques according to flows, water temperature, clarity, hatches, and safe access.
As runoff settles and water temperatures rise, the river sees diverse mayfly, caddis, and stonefly activity. Higher flows can also open more float-trip sections. May and June book up fast, be sure to get your date on the calendar early.
Caddis, mayflies, golden stones, and midges are on the menu. Walk-and-wade access expands as flows fall, while trip timing becomes important during warm periods. Early starts become the norm.
Cooler weather and stable flows can create consistent fishing with Blue-Winged Olives and October caddis. Lower-river floats often become an excellent option.
Fish settle into slower water and often feed during the warmest part of the day. Midges and Blue-Winged Olives can produce both nymphing and dry-fly opportunities.
Common meeting areas include Reno, Verdi, and Truckee. We'll confirm the exact location by text or email before your trip after reviewing river conditions and weather.
Pickup arrangements may be possible depending on your lodging location and the day’s fishing plan. Contact us before booking if transportation is a concern.
All three trip types can work for beginners. A half-day is a comfortable introduction, while a full-day gives us more time for instruction, practice, and fishing multiple types of water. Contact us if you would like help choosing.
Yes. Clean, properly fitted waders and boots, rods, reels, premium flies, leaders, tippet, and terminal tackle are included. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment.
Yes. The Truckee River crosses both states. We will confirm the planned fishing area before your trip so you can purchase the correct license.Please wait to purchase a license until we confirm where the best location will be.
Most trips meet near Reno, Verdi, or Truckee. We send the exact meeting point before the trip after selecting the best water for current conditions and your goals.
Bring sun protection, polarized sunglasses, layered clothing, personal snacks, and the correct fishing license. Review our Pre-Trip Checklist for complete preparation details, licensing links, and a full list of what to bring.
Yes. We will make every effort to accommodate guide requests, but availability is not guaranteed. Unless a guide is specifically requested, your trip may be assigned to another professional member of our guide staff.
A 20% deposit reserves your date and is applied to the trip balance. The deposit becomes non-refundable 14 days before the trip. See the policy section below for more detail.
Choose your date online or contact us for help selecting the right trip. We will confirm the fishing area, meeting point and license requirements before your day on the river.
20% deposit reserves your date · Rates include 1–2 anglers · Essential fishing equipment included
