Unfortunate news regarding water flow for the Truckee River……..

 

With the ongoing drought, the Truckee River is down to a trickle at approximately 100 cubic feet per second, most significantly due to a  Boca Reservoir no longer providing water to the river.  With Lake Tahoe projected to dip at the natural rim, Truckee water levels could be further impacted.

 

For Truckee stream flow data Click Here

 

Low water flows combined with high water temperatures have created a serious situation for trout populations on the Truckee.  With trout requiring cold water to survive, many anglers are expressing concern that existing fish are vulnerable and stressed due to  low water levels and high temperatures.

 

 

 

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has relocated fish from Washoe and Verdi ditches to central Truckee waters in an effort to sustain trout populations, however concern remains that a significant fish die off is still possible.

 

 

 

Until conditions improve, Nevada anglers will need to move to the higher bodies of waters where temperatures are cooler and stream flows can support the fish……