Napa & Bay Striper + Lake Sonoma Fly Fishing Report
Capt. Patrick MacKenzie Reports on May 17th, 2025
Napa River
Clarity: Off
Temp: 64-66F
Fishing has been inconsistent with the changing water clarity, but there is a lot of bait around, especially in middle section which bodes well for the summer fishery in the wildlife refuge! Schools of smaller stripers have started to show up after the smolt drops in Mare Island / Carquinez.
SF Bay
Clarity: 0-4ft
Temp: 58-64F
Fishing has picked up in SP & Central Bay, we are starting to get all the fish coming back from Delta & rivers! South Bay has consistent water clarity and striper activity. Now is the time to get a day on the calendar and hope for good weather!!
Lake Sonoma
Clarity: 2-4ft
Temp: 65-69f
Lake Sonoma has early smallmouth / crappie window still, lots of recreation boats starting to show up. Topwater / FF still both viable options until Mid-June!
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