Lake Berryessa & Putah Creek Fly Fishing Report

Berryessa is still fishing. The bite has slowed down. There are still plenty of bass around. But it seems like the big boys are down deep. We’re catching fish more in the 1.5 to 2 pound range. 

Areas to look for: Rock piles, long points shooting out into the lake, in and around any structure. Stripping small leaches or wooly buggers for pan fish is a fun and productive alternative to bass fishing on Berryessa too! 

Putah creek has entered hight flow season. With flows ramping up to mid 500 range. Nymphs under a bobber with plenty of weight or euro style nymphing to get your flies deep in the water column. With the flows being high, you can get away with heaver tippet. And sometimes bigger flies. All the standard Putah flies will produce fish this time of year. 

WATCH OUT FOR RATTLESNAKES 

Welcome to high flows and high heat on Putah Creek!!