FLY FISH THE TRUCKEE / TAHOE AREA

Let a veteran Orvis Endorsed guide with 29 years experience take you to the coveted fishing locations on the Truckee River and North Tahoe area

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About Me

I love to share my passion for fly fishing with anyone from the beginner to the seasoned veteran. Join me for a guided fishing trip in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe Area!

As a Founder Board Member of Trout Unlimited Chapter #103 (Tahoe Trout Bums), I am dedicated to giving back to the resource that has given me so much. I focus on smaller, intimate groups to avoid clogging up the waterways, ensuring a high-quality experience that corporate outings simply can't provide.

The Brian Slusser Difference

The Personal Touch

29 Seasons of Local Wisdom. I’ve guided these rivers and lakes for nearly three decades. You get unparalleled local knowledge.

Experience

You Book ME. No college kids or seasonal hires. When you book a trip, you get my personal expertise and undivided attention.

All-Inclusive

Gear is on Me. Premium equipment and terminal tackle are always included. Just show up and fish. You will need to have a valid fishing license.

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Expertise & Techniques

Versatile Techniques for Every Water

From the Truckee River to hidden small streams, I specialize in a wide range of styles: Tenkara, Trout Spey, Euro Nymphing, and my personal favorite—the Dry Fly.

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Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Blog

Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Report, Early Winter, December 12th, 2025

Well, its groundhog day again. Super nice fly fishing conditions on the Truckee River, which will be the focus of this report. Winter with cold temps, rain, and snow has yet to show up here in the Truckee Tahoe Area. Mid-day conditions are really good with a little bit of everything working. No need to get out at the crack of dawn because the low lying areas around the river corridor are freezing overnight. It is best to let it warm up a bit, then go chase some fish. Whil

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Dec 12, 20252 min read

Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Report, Early Winter, December 12th, 2025

Truckee Tahoe Fly Fishing Report Early Winter November 17th, 2025

Change is in the air for this report. I will focus on the Truckee and Little Truckee Rivers. After a stellar fall fishing season we are moving into winter. Last week's storm gave us almost 2 inches of water at my house on Thrusday. And another storm is forcast for early this week. Get your cold weather gear together. Fat socks, hat, and gloves are going to be a must moving forward. The flows on the Truckee are up with the storm and they are dumping Donner Lake as well.