The Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting the sport of fly-fishing and protecting the trout-rich waters of the North Lake Tahoe area.
Jamie Lyle during his casting demonstration from 2014 at the Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers barbecue.
Founded in 1984, the Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers is a club for anglers who care about the places in which they fish and want to learn more about the art of fly-fishing to improve skills and techniques. From guided fishing events, summer barbecues, youth programs and fly-fishing equipment rentals to a lineup of guest speakers at the monthly meetings, the club has a lot to offer for a small donation.
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The club will be holding its 32nd annual fundraising barbecue on Aug. 13 at the Truckee River Regional Park’s Riverside Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public interested in learning more about fly-fishing is encouraged to attend.
Tickets are $30 for a grilled salmon or chicken lunch with sides, dessert and soft drinks. Adults may bring their own adult beverages.
The event will include a raffle, music performances and casting demonstrations by Jeff Putnam. There will also be fly-fishing demonstrations and equipment displays by Adamsbuilt Fishing. Many of the area’s top fly-fishers will also be in attendance.
One of the great programs that TTFF sponsors annually is a program that has been going since 2006 called the Cliff Frazier Youth Program for ages 10 to 15. During this program, 12 kids per year are given a foundation to begin their fly-fishing careers. They learn everything from entomology, knot tying, fly-casting and fly-tying to learning to read water, water safety and catching and releasing fish.
Two years ago, the club became partners with the San Francisco Fly Casting Club that owns a private section of the Truckee River. The partners provide an excellent location in which to teach the youth program, which is sponsored by Orvis.
Those interested in the program, whether as a participant or as a volunteer, should contact Mike Brugh, TTFF program chairman, at (530) 304-8954 or ttflyfishers@gmail.com.
Club outings hosted by the club are great opportunities for anglers to learn new regional waters, as well as meet some terrific people. The club has many excellent fly-fishers that are willing to provide their experience to new and experienced anglers alike. Check out their Web site at ttff.net or attend the barbecue to learn more about the club.
FISHING REPORT
Boca Reservoir | Inflow is at 145 cfs and the outflow is 263 cfs. Powerbait, nightcrawlers and lures are all working. Fly-fishers have been catching some fish near the inlet with nymphs, streamers and dries.
Donner Lake | Fishing has been fair to good. Kokanee fishing has been good although the fish are small. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait seem to be the main bait. Mackinaw fishing has been good. Fly-fishers are catching with streamers.
Lake Tahoe | Fishing has been fair to good for mackinaw. A guide is highly recommended if you are fishing for mackinaw for the first time. Toplining and shore fishing is fair. Most shore anglers use inflated nightcrawlers.
Little Truckee River | The flow is at 145 cfs. Be prepared to share the water with a lot of anglers. This river has been busy. With the water at this level nymphs are your best bet. Hatches are similar to the main Truckee.
Martis Lake | Zero kill. Catch and release only with barbless artificial lures or flies. Smallmouth bass are now also part of the fishery here, as well.
Prosser Lake | Fishing has been fair to good. Anglers using bait, lures and flies have all caught fish. Fly-fishers have done well near the inlet areas. Bass fishing has been fair.
Stampede Reservoir | Fishing has been fair from shore. The lake level is dropping pretty fast as more water is being released. Nightcrawlers, Powerbait and lures have all produced from shore. Fly-fishers have been doing well near the inlets with nymphs and streamers. The Kokanee fishing has been fair to good for those getting out. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fair.
Truckee River | It is not flowing out of the lake at Tahoe City. The flows through Truckee are at 115 cfs. Fishing has been good. Carry a thermometer and check water temperatures. Consider fishing alternative water when the river gets over 64 degrees. Caddis imitations, PMD, Little Yellow Stones and streamers are working. This is special-regulation-artificial-only-with-barbless-hook water. Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged, but an angler may keep two fish with a minimum size of 14 inches.
Davis and Frenchman Lakes | Both are slowing down with warmer temperatures. Boat, shore and fly anglers are catching a few fish. Reports from Davis are only fair. The damselflies are waning. Blood midge and Callibaetis imitations are also producing. Try the same hatches in Frenchman as in Davis.
Bruce is a long-time area fly-fisherman and past president of Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers. Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com to read more.
