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 · 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
Wednesday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
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
- 401 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.96 ft
- Water Temperature
- 54.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10346000 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
4 mph E
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
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 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 30%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 67°F / Low 47°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Heavy rain
High 66°F / Low 44°F
Chance 67%
Precip 0.59 in
Max gust 24 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 55°F / Low 41°F
Chance 70%
Precip 0.14 in
Max gust 19 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 54°F / Low 39°F
Chance 55%
Precip 0.10 in
Max gust 10 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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