Richard Loft reports on 7.13.18

Napa Valley

Hey everyone I just wanted to give a brief Putah Creek report for the last few weeks. Flows have held pretty steady between mid 500cfs and mid to high 600cfs so I am getting a few fish most days with a few in the 14+ inch range. I have had a few bigger fish on but at these flows it tough to get a decent set and easier for fish to come unbuttoned shortly...

Richard Loft reports on 5.17.18

Hey, Everyone, I want to give my Putah Creek report for the last two weeks. It’s the most beautiful time of year on the Creek; whether you catch fish or not it’s the best place in the world to be; standing in the middle of a river, casting to wild rainbow trout and listening to the sound of flowing water. I love it every minute of it!

So summer flows are definitely...

Rob Russell reports on 5.17.18

 Euro-nymphing or “High-sticking” has been the name of the game in the last couple of weeks at Putah Creek.  This technique is highly effective and easy to learn.  Indicator techniques will always be effective at Putah, but the current flow of 420 cfs creates many spots ideal for euro-nymphing. 

The crowds of the Spring have thinned! Most likely due to other trout...

Rob Russell reports on 5.3.18

Putah

The colors are changing at Putah Creek.  Lush foliage of the Spring is quickly replaced by the now desiccated, straw-colored grasses.  Temperatures in the 70s and 80s make for extremely pleasant fishing these days.  Coupled with flows around 330 cfs, this makes for good fishing conditions and wading access.     Nymphing remains the most common technique.  

High...

Richard Loft reports on 5.3.18

Hey, everyone, I haven’t posted in a while so I thought I would post an update.  I’m not going to cover the bug info, which was nicely covered by my colleague guides already; but I’m going to give my current tips and access points for Putah this Spring.

Access #5 produced a 16 in fish hiding in a rifle I have fished many times in the past but so much of the river has a...

Rob Russell reports on 4.12.18

Putah

    Flows have been mostly stable over the last week and fishing has been good!  200 cfs is a great flow for fishing and wading the many runs and pockets of Putah Creek.  Fishing has been best on the warmer days, directly corresponding to a strong midge hatch in the morning.       Smaller streamers have been producing as well.  

Buggers and leeches in black or...

Rob Russell reports on 4.5.18

Putah Creek

News flash! Heavy rain on the way Friday into Saturday; a dramatic change from the 80s we were experiencing last week. This is great news! Late rains will help any remaining downstream steelhead get back to the ocean. It will also help with the water table everywhere and provide desperately needed water to headwater tributaries. Every drop counts when 80% or...

Jordan Romney reports on 4.5.18

Putah Creek 

One word to sum up the fishing on Putah Creek last month: FIRE! We had some really insane days of fishing in the first half of the month. The fish were hungry and throw caution to the wind when it came to feeding. Despite the crowds, we still were able to find overlooked water. All of my “secret” spots were producing. Lately, it has slowed down a bit. It...

Rob Russell reports on 3.29.18

Putah Creek 

Flows are at 155 cfs, and have been steadily rising over the last few days.  Fishing has been good, but not excellent as it was through most of March.

Bright sunshine and blue skies have replaced the rain of a “Miracle March”. Insect activity has consisted of mostly midges, mayflies have begun to show themselves more frequently. Streamers continue to...

Rob Russell reports on 3.22.18

It’s been nothing short of a festival at Putah Creek!  Henna-tattooers, face painters, and hula-hoopers;  partying glitter-faced people in costumes with glow-in-the-dark everything;  interpretive fly fishing happens at Putah Creek.  Fishing is great!
Nymphing, with or without an indicator, will result in consistent hook-ups. Streamer fishing has been as good as it gets...