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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Spend the day exploring one of the West's premier wild trout fisheries on a guided walk and wade fly fishing adventure along the legendary Truckee River. Flowing from Lake Tahoe through the Sierra Nevada and into Nevada, the Truckee is famous for its challenging currents, diverse water, and healthy populations of wild brown and rainbow trout. Every bend offers something different, from pocket water and riffles to deep pools and long runs that reward patience, observation, and good presentation.

This trip is designed for anglers of every skill level. If you're brand new to fly fishing, your guide will teach the fundamentals of casting, reading water, fly selection, knot tying, and fish fighting techniques. More experienced anglers can fine tune advanced presentations, improve drift management, and learn the local strategies that consistently produce fish on one of the country's most technical rivers.

Because every trip is fully outfitted, there's no need to invest in expensive gear before your adventure. Rods, reels, flies, waders, and boots are all available if needed, allowing you to simply arrive ready to fish. Throughout the day your guide will share years of local knowledge while leading you through productive sections of river in both California and Nevada, helping you build confidence with every cast.

Whether your goal is catching your first trout on a fly rod or matching wits with one of the Truckee's famously selective wild fish, this trip offers an unforgettable day on the water surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Sierra Nevada.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	7 hours
1 Person	$375.00	$500.00
2 People	$450.00	$600.00
3 People	$600.00	$800.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Bill K.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Bill K.

Independent Guide

Join Bill and his experienced team for an unforgettable fly fishing adventure on the legendary Truckee River, spanning both California and Nevada. As a Nevada Master Guide with more than 15 years of experience on these technical trout waters, Bill has helped anglers of every skill level develop their fly fishing skills while consistently finding quality fish.

Whether you're making your first fly cast or fine-tuning advanced presentations, every trip is tailored to your experience and goals. Bill and his trusted local guides provide expert instruction, local knowledge, and premium equipment, including rods, reels, flies, waders, and boots when needed. From beginners looking to learn the fundamentals to seasoned anglers chasing trophy trout, you'll enjoy a personalized day on one of the West's premier fly fishing rivers.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Reno, Nevada

Areas Fished

Truckee River

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.