Riley Renick of Wild Waters Fly Fishing reports on July 22nd, 2025 Dog days of summer are here. The beginning of July had unusually cool temperatures, which led to excellent fishing conditions. Sin...
Riley Renick Reports on June 26th, 2025 McCloud River The McCloud picked up a bit of color during a mid-June heat wave, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the fishing — and the water cleared quickly...
Riley Rennick of Wild Waters Fly Fishing Reports on May 18th, 2025 McCloud: The McCloud is back down below 300 at Ah DI NA, with some of the creeks still pushing a good bit of water. Water clarity ...
McCloud It looks like it is going to be another good year on the McCloud. Opening weekend was productive, and showed off a healthy population of young fish with a couple of bigger ones mixed in. We...
Riley Renick reports on March 28th, 2025 This weekend we will turn our focus from winter steelhead to the upcoming trout season. This winter season was pretty typical of what we’ve come to expect ...
Riley Rennick of Wildwaters Flyfishing reports on Nov 12th, 2024 Klamath The Klamath continues to move sediment that was trapped behind Iron Gate dam. Turbidity is improving and beginning to appro...
Sarah Landstöm Reports on 8.23.2019 This past weekend a group of women headed into Yosemite National Park for our first Ladies Yosemite Weekend. Fishing tiny water with short casts, the group found...
Steve Slater reports on 7.12.18It’s time to hit the Yosemite Valley and its surrounding rivers. Fishing has been hot and only going to get better as the summer moves forward. LCO Teammate Steve Sla...
Steve Slater reports on 6.6.18Lyell PeakOur two-day Yosemite Fly Fishing Schools (YFFS) hosted with Lost Coast Outfitters and Sierra Fly Fisher are right around the corner and we are taking registr...
Steve Slater reports on 5.31.18Lyell PeakOur two-day Yosemite Fly Fishing Schools (YFFS) hosted with Lost Coast Outfitters and Sierra Fly Fisher are right around the corner and we are taking regist...
Yosemite Outfitters reports on 10.11.17Fall is here, the trees are turning and the fishing is great!Mokelumne- With flows down to 750cfs starting this Saturday, the Lower Mokelumne is very floatabl...
Rick Mazaira at Yosemite Outfitters Reports on 9/1/2017There is a new fire on the South Fork of the Merced which has shut down Wawona, and closed Bridal Veil/ Glacier Point area. There is NO access...
Yosemite Outfitters reports on 8.18.2017There is a new fire on the South Fork of the Merced which has shut down Wawona, and limited access to the Bridal Veil/ Glacier Point area. There is access to...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 8.4.2017The fire is contained but still smokey please watch out for emergency equipment. Though in the scheme of things this is just a fishing report, the opportunity to sha...
Rick Mazaira reports on 7.27.2017The fire is still active to the north as it moves toward Groveland. Though in the scheme of things this is just a fishing report, the opportunity to share with you ...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 7/20/17The fire is still raging, 45,000 acres - the size of the city of Seattle as of this writing, threatening Mariposa and up the Merced River canyon. A few of us have bee...
Mokelumne- Snags are taken care of and drifting is good things are hot so hydrate.Stanislaus Hell’s Kitchen, Herring Creek and small streams are your best bet. The main forks are still a little hi...
Yosemite Outfitters Reports on 7/1/2017Things are starting to shape up. After this heat melted things down more we are getting to fish our waters, though still high they are shaping up.We are looki...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 6.16.2017Two words… BLOWN OUT! It is still roaring your best bet is small tributaries. There are some opportunities 2 hours away from Twain Harte, call us if you would like ...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 5/25/17Two words… BLOWN OUT! It’s just a waiting game now. There are some opportunities 2 hours away from Twain Harte, call us if you would like to come out with us.Mokelumn...
Rick Mazaira reports on 4.27.17Yosemite ReportFish-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 ge...
Rick Mazaira reports on 4.6.17Yosemite 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 th...
Rick Mazaria reports on 3.16.17Run 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 ...
Rick Mazaria reports on 3.2.17Yosemite ReportAs 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- 4...
Rick Mazaira reports on 2.15.17Yosemite ReportAs storms are due again. Fishing the lower rivers is ill advised except for the Stanislaus!Mokelumne- Flows not reporting Stanislaus- 250 CFSTuolumne-...
Rick Mazaira reports on 1.26.17So 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/...
Rick Mazaria Reports on 1.12.17As 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...
Rick Mazaira reports on 1.5.17This 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'Ro...
Rick Mazaira at Yosemite Outfitters Reports on 12.30.2016I trust everyone had a great Christmas and may the New Year bring us all health, prosperity, and happiness.With the 2017 Steelhead and Trout...
Rick Mazaira reports 12.19.2016 winter storm watch is in effect with a flood notice in Yosemite.Mokelumne- Closed till Jan 1st- With the fishing season on the Mokelumne over for 2016, I guess I sho...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 10.13.2016October 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, d...
Rick Mazaira reports on 10.6.2016We are starting to see some October Caddis on the Stanislaus & Merced. Size 10 nymph or 10 dry.Mokelumne - The Moke is back down to minimum flows, best to wait ...
Rick Mazaira at Yosemite Outfitters Reports on 9/8/2016The nights are cooling and stabilizing the water temps but please be careful to not stress the fishing by fishing when the water temps are ove...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 9.1.2016September is her and a change is in the wind. Days are shorter, and cooler temps are on their way.Mokelumne- The Moke is streaky at best.Upper Moke- It’s all fishing...
Rick Mazaira reports on 8.25.2016Mokelumne- As the days get shorter a trout gather by the Dam. The heat will wear at you but a good early drift.Upper Moke- It’s all fishing well, dries & dry dr...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 8.11.2016Earlier this summer I went with my family for a day on the water. A great day and we all caught fish but more than that it was about the experience and the adventur...
Rick Mazaira at Yosemite Outfitters Reports on 8.4.2016Try the dry! This is the time of year to try getting your skills up on a dry fly. The presentation, line management, and casting improvements ...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 7.21.2016Things are getting even better on the West Slope of the Sierra!This week I am glad to say that the west slope is fishing well. Middle Fork of the Stan is looking ...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 7.14.2016Things are Fishing well on the West Slope of the Sierra!This week I am glad to say that the west slope is fishing well. Middle Fork of the Stan is looking great a...
Rick of Yosemite Outfitters reports on 7.7.2016Things are Fishing well on the West Slope of the Sierra!Middle Fork of the Stan is looking great above Twain Hart.Mokelumne The river has more of a ba...
Rick of Yosemite Outfitters reports on 6.23.2016Things are trending well on the West Slope of the Sierra!There are some great opportunities to fish in the Sierra National Forest & Kings as well...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 6.2.2106After 4 years of minimal run off… this year feels huge! Tioga pass opened up again so access to the east side through the park is fully open. The traffic in the vall...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 5.19.2016Welcome back run off!!! Tioga pass opened up so access to the park is fully open. Be aware that traffic in the valley is really rough due to the bus lanes that no l...
Rick Mazaira reports on 5.5.2016Opening Day was a great time for us to fish and remarkably it looks like an average snow year with run off being what you deal with… and I’m so glad to have those is...
Rick Malaria Reports on 4.28.2016Opening Day has us really excited about getting back to some of our favorite spots. My suggestion would be to look at south facing creeks and systems. One gem I’ll ...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 4.21.2016We are expecting more water this week with the weekend storms so watching flows is critical! We are looking forward to a great season! Glacier Point road is open,...
Rick Mazaira Reports on 4.13.2016We have had even more water this last week and so watching flows is critical! We are looking forward to a great season!Mokelumne- Closed till end of May.Stanislaus...
Rick Mazaira reports on 4.7.2016Storms are here and with that the best bet is to check for current river flows! We still need more water but how good a sight to see water flowing over Yosemite Fa...
