River & Run

Gilligans Guide Service

10849 Floriston Ave, Hirschdale, CA Directions (opens in new tab)

World class fly fishing on the Truckee River for first-timers and fantastics with 35 years of expertise.

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Trips & services

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Guided trips

  • WadeFishing on foot in the water.
  • FloatFishing from a drift boat while a guide rows.
  • Walk-wadeWalking to a stretch, then fishing on foot.

Where they guide:Truckee River

Lessons & classes

  • Casting lessonsCasting instruction.
  • Fly tying classesTying instruction.

Species

The water they guide

Conditions today on the rivers Gilligans Guide Service guides.

Flow and water temperature from USGS. Last 30 days shown against the usual range.

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Rivers nearby:Truckee River ~6 miEast Walker River ~89 mi

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