Special regulation waters such as the Wild Trout Section of the Truckee River and Martis Lake offer the artificial lure or fly angler good choices. Fly fishing has enjoyed phenomenal growth over the past decade and these waters are increasingly more popular each year. Brook trout and golden trout are typically found in backcountry waters. These lakes usually take some work to access, but those willing to hike in can enjoy some memorable fishing. Both brook and golden trout are beautiful fish.
Brooks tend to be the more accessible of the two and are found in more waters than the golden here.
Golden trout are generally found in the most difficult to reach lakes in our backcountry. For this reason, not many anglers take the time and effort to catch one. While not large as a rule, their sheer beauty is endearing to anglers. Anglers trekking into the backcountry will have the most success if they carry a float tube. This will allow access to many lakes that would be too difficult to fish from shore.