Nevada
Truckee River near Sparks
Location Snapshot
Truckee River near Sparks is a lower western Nevada reach of the Truckee flowing through the Reno-Sparks corridor toward Pyramid Lake. Rainbow and brown trout remain important targets, with the urban-river setting distinct from the Farad reach upstream.
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
Thursday, 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
- 312 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.3 ft
- Water Temperature
- 53.4 °F
- Latest current reading
- Oct 22, 2026, 3:05 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10348200 · 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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
53°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 8:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.09 in
Last 24 hours
0.09 in
Last 48 hours
0.09 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Thu 1 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Thu 5 AM
Drizzle
Temp 49°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Thu 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 30%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Thu 5 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 52°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 66°F / Low 45°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 57°F / Low 47°F
Chance 41%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 30 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 44°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Clear
High 58°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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
The Truckee near Sparks is the Nevada river between Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe.
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
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
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
Washoe, Nevada
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
County
Washoe
Management Category
Wild and stocked trout river
Regulation Scope
Truckee River near Sparks / Reno–Sparks urban reach.
Regulation Summary
Truckee near Sparks: NDOW Western Region Truckee special-rule sections. Confirm current CR 25-16.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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