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Fishing Report

DeltaMay 10, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 5.10.18Striper fishing is still good should continue thru May.  Also Largemouth Bass are becoming accessible for the fly fisherman.  Both the Stripers and the Bass are hit...

DeltaMay 3, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 5.3.18DeltaDelta Striper fishing remains strong.   You can catch good numbers of fun size fish.  We have been catching them on a 5 inch Clouser Minnow dressed with Chartre...

DeltaMay 3, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford reports on 5.3.18DeltaThe weather is warm, the water has cleared & we are catching some fish. We have been dealing with some windy days that can make fishing a challenge but there...

DeltaApr 26, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford reports on 4.26.18California DeltaThe weather is finally warm & the Delta is clearing up as well. We are still working pretty hard for fish & have been averaging 10-15 fish to...

DeltaApr 19, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford reports on 4.19.18DeltaStriper fishing has been a challenge the last few weeks with wind, rain & some dirty water throughout the Delta. The challenge is to find fish in these vary...

DeltaApr 19, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 4.19.18DeltaThe Delta is clearing fast this week and there is more water to fish.  It’s challenging but you can find some nicer fish if you work over your water carefully....

DeltaApr 12, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford reports on 4.12.18DeltaDelta Striper fishing is challenging with dirty water from recent rains throughout much of the Delta. Recently I am averaging 10-15 fish to 5lbs, the trick has ...

DeltaApr 5, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Bryce Tedford reports on 4.5.18California Delta Delta Striper fishing has been more of a challenge the last 2 weeks. Dirtier water from recent rains has been moving around in various areas. R...

DeltaApr 5, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports 4.5.18California Delta Delta water clarity is adjusting itself and clearing with each day.  The wind has been the culprit lately.  It makes it difficult if not impossible to ...

DeltaMar 29, 2018
Delta and San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report

Kevin DeGulis and The LCO team reports on 3.28.18Knowing that April is on the horizon, the Lost Coast Outfitters team made it a goal to fish both the California Delta and the San Francisco day in o...

DeltaMar 29, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 3.29.18California DeltaDelta water is clear in some areas and stained in others.  Luckily it is returning to its natural color with each passing day.  The water is 55 to 6...

DeltaMar 29, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 3.29.18California DeltaDelta Striper fishing has been more of a challenge this week with dirtier water from recent rains. That said I was just out & managed 10+ fish to...

DeltaMar 22, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 3.22.18Delta fishing is rated good.  New fish have arrived and are well distributed thru out the system.  Catching them on large flies and the water conditions are excelle...

DeltaMar 21, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford reports on 3.21.18DeltaDelta Striper fishing has been good & should keep getting better as Spring spawn approaches. April & May are shaping up to be prime on the Delta so book...

DeltaMar 16, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 3.16.2018Delta Striper fishing has been pretty good due to warmer weather & increased water temperatures. Spring Striper fishing is just picking up & prime fishing ...

DeltaMar 9, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 3.9.2018Delta fishing is really fun right now. The fish are in the system.  We need to find them and catch them.  It’s a challenge but is fun when you put your skill’s to ...

DeltaMar 1, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 3.1.2018Delta Striper fishing is good.  Some good Stripers mixed in with the  school size fish.  The current water temps are between 49 and 52 degrees much depending on th...

DeltaFeb 15, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 2.15.2018Delta Striper fishing is starting to pickup & prime Spring Fishing is just around the corner! March-May are shaping up to be prime on the Delta so book your 20...

DeltaFeb 15, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 2.15.2018Fishing is pretty good if you can get some calmer winds and get them going in the right direction.  Recently we have winds coming from the North which makes the f...

DeltaFeb 8, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 2.8.2017Delta Striper fishing is pretty good with good numbers and the average size is between the 3 and 5 pounds.  The water temperatures are close to 53.  The water temp...

DeltaJan 18, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 1.18.2018Delta fishing is really good and seems to be improving with each time out. There are more fish and the average fish are larger. t'sWe must have a fresh run of fis...

DeltaJan 12, 2018
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 1.12.18Delta Striper fishing is rated good for fly fishing. This week I spent two days on the Delta and thought the fishing was pretty good for numbers as well as quality....

DeltaDec 22, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 12/20/2017Fishing can be good if you can find the fish. The fish are still very active and are eating a large fly with no problem. The water temps are between 48 and 50 de...

DeltaDec 14, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 12.14.2017Great weather this week with little wind and beautiful winter sunshine. This is the most beautiful time of year with all the colors, migrating waterfowl and just...

DeltaNov 30, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 11.30.2017Delta Largemouth Bass fishing is rated good. Catching some nice ones while trying to locate Stripers. Targeting Stripers has been more difficult. We need more St...

DeltaNov 23, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 11.22.2017Delta fishing is peaking now and within the next couple of weeks.  Fishing is really fun right now with beautiful fishing weather and willing fish.  I have been ...

DeltaNov 23, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 11.23.2017Fall Striper fishing has been what I consider good to great on the CA Delta! Water temperatures are in the mid to high 50’s throughout much of the Delta & Fal...

DeltaNov 9, 2017
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt “Gilligan” Koles Reports on 11.8.2017Went from fall into feeling like winter here on the Truckee River.Mostly wind here in the Hirsch the last few days, little rain, and cold temps. I think th...

DeltaNov 9, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 11.9.2017Fishing was tough for a couple of days last week but has rebounded this week.  Water temps have dropped into the high 50’s and the fish are inhaling the four inch...

DeltaOct 26, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 10.26.2017Fall Striper fishing is going strong on the CA Delta! Water temperatures are around 62 degrees throughout most of the Delta & the fish are biting well most of...

DeltaOct 26, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 10.26.2017Delta Striper improved as we moved thru this week.  The fish are well distributed thru out all sections of the Delta.  You need to fish many spots to compile goo...

DeltaOct 19, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 10.19.2017The fish are in good numbers in all areas of the Delta.  Stripers are hitting four inch Clouser Minnows.  We are using Rio T-14 custom cut lines and the Rio inte...

DeltaOct 12, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 10.12.17Fall Striper fishing is beginning to roll on the CA Delta! Water temperatures have dropped below 70 degrees throughout most of the Delta & the fish are biting. ...

DeltaSep 22, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt Steve Santucci Reports on 9.22.2017Delta fishing is improving.  Water temps should be dropping with the shorter days and cooler nights.  Last week the catching was up and down with the changin...

DeltaSep 7, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 9/7/2017All species including Stripers, Largemouths, and Smallmouths are transitioning into their fall feeding patterns.We have been using larger flies to catch the larger...

DeltaSep 1, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 9.1.2017It’s a mixed bag out there these days with good fishing potential on multiple species! Delta Stripers, Smallmouth & Largemouth are all present & fishing thi...

DeltaAug 23, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 8.23.2017Delta Smallmouth & Largemouth are still going strong & should last through Sept. Stripers will likely get rolling in September & be very prevalent in O...

DeltaAug 10, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 8.10.17 Delta Largemouth and Smallmouth bass fishing is rated good to excellent.   Smallmouth fishing means good numbers of blowups and just great action. The largemouth ...

DeltaAug 4, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 8.4.2017Delta Stripers are starting to show up.  Largemouth Bassin is fun if you try for them early or late in the day.  Smallmouth Bass are plentiful in the North Delta. ...

DeltaJul 27, 2017
Delta/ San Luis Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 7.27.17Delta Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass fishing is good.  For Largemouths it’s best to fish the early mourning or late afterrnoonperiods. We were using deer hair ...

DeltaJul 27, 2017
Delta Smallmouth Bass Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 7.27.2017Topwater Smallmouth is still going strong in the North Delta & should last through Sept. Largemouth can also be good but you need to be out there very early in...

DeltaJul 21, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 7.20.17Delta fishing is good for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.  Stripers should be starting to come back in August.  Striper fishing is hot in San Luis Reservoir ri...

DeltaJul 13, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 7.12.2017Topwater Smallmouth is going strong in the North Delta, the last few weeks have really turned the bite on! I have been fishing kids & adults alike who are new ...

DeltaJul 6, 2017
Steve Santucci Reports on 7/6/2017Great Striper Fishing at San...

Steve Santucci Reports on 7/6/2017Great Striper Fishing at San Luis Reservoir.  Catching good numbers of quality fish with most fish between 5 and 12lbs.   They are hitting Clousers or Deciever pa...

DeltaJun 25, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Bryce Tedford Reports on 6.25.2017With water temperatures of 70+ degrees, Topwater Smallmouth is starting to happen! I turn my attention to these fish in the summer before returning to Stripers in ...

DeltaJun 25, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 6.25.2017Delta fishing is good for Largemouth Bass. There are some Stripers to be found along the Sacramento River and Sherman Lake. The LMB can be caught on deer hair pop...

DeltaJun 16, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 6.16.2017Had a great week for both Stripers and Largemouth Bass.  There was good numbers of Stripers in the West Delta.  Happened to draw a good day with no wind and was a...

DeltaJun 9, 2017
Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci Reports on 6.9.2017Delta fishing is mixed.  You can catch Stripers, Smallmouths, Largemouths, and pan fish.  The wind has been the main culprit the last couple of weeks.  The Sacrame...