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Fishing Report

Russian River, Yuba, and American Shad
American RiverMay 16, 2019
Russian River, Yuba, and American Shad

Shad are in! We have reports for the following rivers: Russian River Just came into shape, but then the recent rains and upcoming rains will likely affect the clarity.   American River A good numb...

Putah CreekMay 16, 2019
Putah Creek Fly Fishing Report

Putah Creek Report 5.16.2019 Putah Creek flows are absolutely perfect right now which is probably why we have been hearing such great things about the fishing and bad things about the crowds. A va...

Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report
Lower Sacramento RiverMay 16, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on May 16, 2019 A return to whacky weather has us pulling out the Gore-Tex shellsand waders… again. The winter won’t relinquish! Before the rains returned we were experiencing sol...

May 16, 2019
Smith Video

Fall River Fly Fishing Lodging - Val Atkinson's  & Susan's Cabin
Fall RiverMay 16, 2019
Fall River Fly Fishing Lodging - Val Atkinson's & Susan's Cabin

Relax in the shade just a stone's throw from the CalTrout public launch on Fall River. This lovely rental is a renovated milk house with walls that are a foot thick. The house is also shaded on all...

Local SurfMay 14, 2019
San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report

Captain Greg Holland reports on 5.14.19The Bay is fishing well right now with gentle tides and fin bait moving in. Clarity has been great with no wind most mornings making conditions perfect for ch...

Truckee RiverMay 13, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 5.13.19Great last week on the Truckee River.We had a great clinic this weekend. Look for some more in the future. Nice big spring flows. Flows have dropped just a bit the last...

Fall RiverMay 10, 2019
Rebecca and I headed up to Clearwater Lodge to fish Fall River...

Rebecca and I headed up to Clearwater Lodge to fish Fall River & Hat Creek. We fished late on Sunday evening on the powerhouse 2 riffle. A storm was blowing through leaving sporadic rain...

Eastern SierraMay 9, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 5.9.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportThe weather is still on the cool side with morning temps often in the low 30’s. Once the sun climbs higher in the sky, things start hap...

McCloud RiverMay 9, 2019
McCloud River Fly Fishing Report

John Richard reports on 5.9.19McCloud River Fishing ReportThe McCloud River is still experiencing high flows (532 CFS at Ah Di Na), but the fishing is quite good. The higher flows may limit some ac...

Local SurfMay 9, 2019
San Francisco Surf Fly Fishing Report

Captain Kevin DeGulis reports on 5.9.19Open Ocean TimeWell, it’s starting to be that time! Fish have finally made it to San Francisco’s famous Ocean Beach. In the past, three or four days the swell...

DeltaMay 9, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 5.9.17Fishing has been challenging mainly because of the windy conditions that we have experienced this week. Also, the Delta is in a state of flux as we still have ...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 9, 2019
Valley Striper Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 5.9.19Lower Sacramento Fly FishingStriper fishing on the valley rivers continues to be fair to good. The rivers are in great shape and there are good numbers of migrato...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 8, 2019
Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 5.8.19

Truckee RiverMay 8, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 5.8.19Good times on the Truckee River.Flows have come down a bit since last week. 3,300 k here in the Hirsch. 3,800 last week.Don’t hold your breath. I’m betting flows should ...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 8, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 5.8.19The  Lower Sac River continues to be a solid option in northernCalifornia right now. Fishing was fantastic this week. We have been drifting the big Sac from Redding to An...

DeltaMay 8, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Bryce Tedford reports on 5.8.19Striper fishing on the Delta has been up & down but there are some solid fish to be caught if you are willing to work! Some days they are on a good bite, ot...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 2, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 5.2.19These past couples of weeks have been fantastic while we experience a return tomore typical Spring Season weather in the NorthState. The days have beensunny and fishing h...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 2, 2019
Lower Sacramento Striper Fly Fishing Report

Captain. Hogan Brown reports on 5.2.19Striper and Shad Fishing on the Valley Rivers is picking up!There are good numbers of migratory stripers that have moved up the rivers and while a large group ...

DeltaMay 2, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Captain. Bryce Tedford reports on 5.2.19Delta Fishing Report:Striper fishing on the Delta has been up going good overall. Some days they are on a good bite, other days they just don’t seem to bite ...

Lower Sacramento RiverMay 2, 2019
Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 5.2.19There has been some pretty spectacular fishing going on over the past week on the Lower Sac. Flows are currently just over 5K cubes and the fish have settled in n...

May 1, 2019
Trout Lake Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 5.1.19Trout LakeA nearby lake that’s off most people’s radar other than locals is Trout Lake. This is a gem that offers outstanding trout and bass fishing.Poppers on the surfa...

Hat CreekMay 1, 2019
Hat Creek Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 5.1.19Hat CreekAlthough Hat Creek was a very social scene and crowded Saturday Sunday proved otherwise. Our guides and clients found very good fishing at the Power House 2 rif...

McCloud RiverMay 1, 2019
McCloud River Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 5.1.19The Wild Waters Fly Fishing crew was not letting high water conditions spoil our “traditional” trout opener last weekend. Our guides found water to fish and fish to be c...

May 1, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 5.1.19Good solid fishing on the Truckee River. Big pumping flows and good solid fishing. Super good actually. I’m not blowing smoke up your ass. If you understand how to fish ...

Little TruckeeMay 1, 2019
Northern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 5.1.19Gorgeous spring weather and blue skies have dominated the skies in the Northern Sierra for the last few weeks, and the flows keep pumping at a high level on the Trucke...

Eastern SierraApr 25, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 4.25.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportWell? Hordes of anglers will start making their way into the Eastern Sierra over the next couple of days for the big opener for the tr...

Deschutes RiverApr 25, 2019
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report

Cory Godell reports on 4.25.19The Deschutes is now open for business. The water level has been dropping nicely the last few days but is still a bit on the big side of things flowing 5390 cfs out of...

DeltaApr 25, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Captian. Bryce Tedford reports on 4.25.19Delta Fishing Report: Striper fishing on the Delta has been up & down this week, some days they are on a good bite, other days they just don’t seem to b...

DeltaApr 25, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 4.25.19Delta Striper fishing is still good.  New areas in the West Delta and North Delta are starting to clear.  This is good because it gives us new areas to fish. ...

Local SurfApr 23, 2019
Spring San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Kevin DeGulis reports on 4.23.19The San Francisco Bay is started fishing well in early March. LCO teammate Will, and I checked out Crissy Field at a Low tide on March 13th, 2019, we were able...

Eastern SierraApr 23, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 4.23.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportI guess the big news is that Crowley is ice-free, there will be plenty of water for the big Trout Opener. Some of the higher, shady la...

Lower Sacramento RiverApr 23, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 4.23.19

Apr 23, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 4.23.19Finally some spring weather on the Truckee River. Big flows and sunshine, well, except for the last couple days on the sunshine. Spring has sprung.Flows are up around 3...

Apr 23, 2019
McCloud River Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports 4.23.219The McCloud river opens in a couple weekends.  Along with the general trout season.  We’re looking forward to it.  The road into Ash Camp from McCloud Reservoir is closed...

Upper Sacramento RiverApr 23, 2019
Upper Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 4.23.19 The Upper Sac is dropping into shape and more places to catch a fish are starting to appear.  Things are happening here.   Rafting, hatches, and some nice fish are i...

DeltaApr 23, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 4.23.19Striper fishing in the Delta is good.  Numbers have dropped over the last couple of days but still, you can have a decent day with some good quality fish mixe...

DeltaApr 23, 2019
California Delta Fishing Report

Capt. Bryce Tedford reports on 4.23.19Delta Fishing ReportStriper fishing on the Delta has been up& down the last few days. Some days they are on a good bite, other days they just don’t seem to...

Lake DavisApr 11, 2019
Foothill Bass Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Chuck Ragan reports on 4.11.19The Foothill lakes continue to produce some awesome days for bass on the fly.  Temps have changed and some waters are warming and clearing and fish are beginning...

Truckee RiverApr 11, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing

Matt Koles reports on 4.11.19Had a great clinic this weekend on the Truckee River.Other than that, not too much difference since a week ago.Flows have gone up to almost 3000k here in Hirschdale wit...

Owyhee RiverApr 11, 2019
Owyhee Fy Fishing Report

Cory Godell reports on 4.11.19OwyheeThe Skwalas are starting to wind down on the Owyhee. There are still some bugs around, but every day there seems to be fewer and fewer. The BWO’s are still comin...

DeltaApr 11, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Captain Bryce Tedford reports on 4.11.19Delta Fishing Report:Striper fishing on the Delta has been going strong! That said, we have had a windy week which has made it challenging to target the fish...

Lower Sacramento RiverApr 11, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 4.11.19Needless to say all rivers here in the north state lately have been running big but we have been able to pull off trips. The happy meter has been spiking for our client...

Eastern SierraApr 11, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 4.11.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportAlthough the snow is melting quickly, it is still very winter-like with chilly morning temperatures, frost, and occasional snow shower...

Truckee RiverApr 4, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 4.4.19Another week of rain and snow on the way.Nice weekend though, after yet another week of rain and snow.Flows have actually dropped a bit and clarity is really good on the...

Apr 4, 2019
Lower Yuba River Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 4.4.19What a pleasure to back on the Lower Yuba River doing my thing, guiding, teaching, and fishing. After doing a few trips and a photo shoot with GuideBox the last few da...

Eastern SierraApr 4, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 4.4.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportAlthough the snow is melting quickly, it is still very winter-like with chilly morning temperatures, frost, and occasional snow showers...

DeltaApr 4, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Captain. Bryce Tedford reports on 4.4.19Delta Fishing Report:Striper fishing on the Delta is going strong! The waters gave warmer & cleared throughout the Delta, water temperatures are 55-60 de...