Rick Mazaira reports on 4.27.17

Yosemite Report

Fish-mas is coming! With all the high water the tributaries are going to be high but at least fish-able. I would be ready to cover some distance and get to pool and runs that are a little slower. Ready for nymphs and streamers as well.

Mokelumne-  3,048 CFS- Too big to fish, best to stay away.

Stanislaus- 3,048 CFS - Too high to float.

Tuolumne-10,000...

Rick Mazaira reports on 4.6.17

Yosemite Report

Storm this weekend with 4″ of rain expected, narrow windows of  opportunity so get out and enjoy when you can. As always check before you go, fish the edges with caution. Here are some shots of the Kings River above Pine Flat ushering in a great bloom and time to fish. Pinecrest Lake is a great still water opportunity with some hungry brood stock!

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Rick Mazaria reports on 3.16.17

Run off is here. There are narrow windows of opportunity so get out and enjoy when you can. As always check before you go, fish the edges with caution. Here are some shots of the Kings River above Pine Flat ushering in a great bloom and time to fish.

Mokelumne-  5,000 CFS- Too big to fish, best to stay away.

Stanislaus- 1,140 CFS - Too high to float.

Tuolumne - 1,100...

Rick Mazaria reports on 3.2.17

Yosemite Report

As storms are due again on Sunday- it’s low and cold so be prepared. Fishing the lower rivers is even ill-advised except for the Stanislaus!

Mokelumne- 4972 CFS

Stanislaus- 250 CFS

Tuolumne - 5,500+ CFS

Merced- 3,000 below Briceburg,
6,341 Crocker Huffman release

Cheers,
Rick

Rick Mazaira

Yosemite Outfitters
559.877.3909 office
www.yosemite-outfitters.com

Rick Mazaira reports on 2.15.17

Yosemite Report

As storms are due again. Fishing the lower rivers is ill advised except for the Stanislaus!

Mokelumne-  Flows not reporting

Stanislaus- 250 CFS

Tuolumne- 11,100 CFS

Merced- 9,000 below Briceburg, 5,185 Crocker Huffman- check before as releases are rising,

Rick Mazaira

Yosemite Outfitters
Oakhurst CA 93644
559.877.3909 office
www.yosemite-outfitters.com

Rick Mazaira reports on 1.26.17

So just as a satirical break here is the “fake news” report we bring you where the fish are on the Merced!!!

An eagle eye can spot the risers by the red dots!!!

Size 2/0 streamer will pull through this pool nicely!!!

Don’t forget your 4wd!!!

(Photo credit Elizabeth Christie)

Now the truth… As I’m sure you’ve heard the high water and flooding has been keeping us home! Road...

Rick Mazaria Reports on 1.12.17

As I’m sure you’ve heard the high water and flooding has been keeping us home! Road closures are intermittent so please check road conditions before you come. Fishing the lower rivers is even ill advised

Mokelumne-  Flows -5,000 CFS

Stanislaus- 3,200 CFS

Tuolumne- 5,430 CFS

Merced-9,000 below Briceburg, 350 and rising below Crocker Huffman- check before as releases are...

Rick Mazaira reports on 1.5.17

This week I had the opportunity to speak the the State Water Resources Control Board along with Tim Hutchins, Sam Davidson, Cindy Charles, Kelsey Linnett and Sean O'Rourke . The good was to be able to share the negative impact low water flows have had on the fly fishing community and the fly fishing industry and get to advocate for higher flows. The bitter side was...

Rick Mazaira Reports on 10.13.2016

October Caddis are on!!! The Stanislaus & Merced. Size 10 nymph or 10 dry.

Mokelumne- The Moke pulses for the Salmon are on.

Upper Moke- It’s all fishing well, dries & dry droppers. Stimulators & Caddis are best. Cooler in the morning so nymphing will be your best bet early.

Stanislaus- South Fork is doing well. Yellow Sallies, and Hare’s ears dries are picking up...

Rick Mazaira Reports on 2.4.2016

Nothing like a day drifting, and the Stanislaus, it’s a special river. Great scenery, and a healthy diversity of fish from rainbows to stripers; and whether you like to nymph, or swing it is a fun time. Be mindful of time, the put ins and take outs close at sunset.

We are also joining with Doug Oulette to host a clinic at Pyramid Lake March 12th, it’s $150.00 full...