Yosemite Fly Fishing Report

Rick Mazaira Reports on 7.23.2015

With the recent storms, huge amounts of water have come down, closing Hwy 140, and mucking up all the rivers. So this report is a good thing for California and fish, but it makes fishing hard for us.

Stanislaus River

• High Elevation- Watch for thundershower  activity- and it’s all about clarity. When these tributaries get off color- your best bet is a small streamer & bigger nymphs.
• Mid elevations- The middle fork has fish more activity with lakes doing well, especially the inlets make sure you have streamers handy.
  
• Lower- Doing well stripers are starting to show up.

Tuolumne River

Upper has been getting a lot of pressure on Hwy 120- walk away from the trail heads to find un-pressured water
Fishing well in Yosemite and through Hetch Hetchy.
Mid Elevation- Fishing best early and watch water temperature.
Lower Tuolumne is fishing great!

Merced River

Fishing well at elevation- very off color and flows are up.
Afternoon dry fly activity is increasing and bass are in the mid to lower elevations! Not a bad option in the heat!

Please be sure to check out our website- www.yosemite-outfitters.com for more information!
Cheers,
Rick