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Fishing Report

Lower Sacramento RiverFeb 8, 2019
Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 2.8.19Lower Sacramento TroutWe have begun to fish the Lower Sac a bit recently and as we move furtherinto February I get more excited about the Sac. A lot of my clients haveste...

Coastal SteelheadFeb 7, 2019
Scenes from steelheading. A great weekend exploring the coast...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lost Coast Outfitters (@lcoflyfishing) on Feb 7, 2019 at 2:23pm PST Scenes from steelheading. A great weekend explori...

Eastern SierraFeb 7, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 2.7.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportThe latest round of storms dropped a ton of snow in the Sierra. Mammoth Mountain is reporting 8-11 feet of new snow at the ski area. Th...

DeltaFeb 7, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Steve Santucci reports on 2.7.19Delta Striper fishing was really well last week. We caught good numbers of schoolie Stripers.  Water temperatures were around 55 degree’s last week with water clarit...

Deschutes RiverFeb 7, 2019
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report

Cory Godell reports on 2.7.19Because of the cold snap that hit us a few days back, fishing has slowed a bit. The weather this time of year definitely plays a major part in bug hatches. We are still...

Klamath RiverJan 31, 2019
Klamath River Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 1.31.19The Klamath continues to have a solid steelhead season. The rains have brought in a new push of fresh fish into the upper end above I-5 and with it the bigger winter fi...

Upper Sacramento RiverJan 31, 2019
Upper Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 1.31.19 Upper Sacramento River Locally the Upper Sacramento River has been running high but continues to drop with the gauge today showing 1200cfs. Personally I love this big ...

Yuba RiverJan 31, 2019
Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 1.31.19Fishing is not nearly as good on the Lower Yuba River after the last series of big storms rolled on through, but fish are still being caught though. Flows are running...

Local SurfJan 31, 2019
Monterey Bay Surf  Fly Fishing Report

Evan Praskin reports on 1.31.19The past few weekends down here in the Monterey Bay have been excellent! Winter perch season is in full swing with some great quality fish to be caught all over! The ...

Eastern SierraJan 31, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 1.31.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportJanuary, in like a lion, out like a lamb….. but, a new series of storms are piling up in the Pacific and will be rolling into the East...

Lower Sacramento RiverJan 31, 2019
Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 1.31.19Lower SacTook a break from steelheading today as my clients decided to fishthe Lower Sac. To be honest I was stoked about this decision as it’sbeen a while since I hit t...

Trinity RiverJan 31, 2019
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 1.31.19Trinity RiverWith several of the CA coastal rivers currently in shape and fishy theupper Trinity has been fairly nice and quiet this week. Flows aresuper fishable throug...

DeltaJan 31, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 1.31.19I had the opportunity to fish the Delta after our heavy storms. To my surprise, there was quite a bit of clear water to fish along with some slightly stained ...

Lower Sacramento RiverJan 31, 2019
Winter Striper Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports 1.31.19Winter Striper Fishing has been OK this week so far as the water on the river has cleared every day but with rain coming Wed-Sunday it looks like the river will blo...

Lake OrovilleJan 31, 2019
Foothill Bass Fishing Fly Fishing Report

 Capt. Hogan Brown reports 1.31.19Foothill Bass fishing This is prime time for all the foothill spotted bass lakes like Oroville, Bullards, Englebright, Shasta, and MANY more! Now through April is ...

Yuba RiverJan 31, 2019
Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports 1.31.19Lower Yuba River I have been guiding the Lower Yuba recently by far more then any other place. With new private access and good conditions, it is has been a good op...

Eastern SierraJan 28, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 1.28.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportThe Eastern Sierra got hit with a lot of snow and rain from a couple of storm systems last week, even Bishop got wet. The Upper Owens ...

Deschutes RiverJan 28, 2019
Deschutes Fly Fishing Report

Cory Godell reports on 1.28.19If you are more of a fair weather angler and prefer nice weather or are willing to hit the water regardless of the weather, this is going to be an amazing weekend to b...

Truckee RiverJan 28, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 1.28.19Rolling right through Winter. Good solid fishing on the Truckee River. Remember, Winter is not the time for lots of fish, but quality fish, yes.Flows are great all over...

Coastal SteelheadJan 24, 2019
Winter Steelhead Coastal Fishing Report

John Rickard reports on 1.24.19THE COASTThe Smith River and those around it are clearing and dropping into fly fishable shape. Its time to get out there and swing one up. The coast will be busy the...

Trinity RiverJan 24, 2019
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

John Rickard reports on 1.24.19TRINITY RIVER:The upper river will be seeing plenty of fisherman this coming week. Most will be rewarded for their efforts. Their seems to be a decent amount of fish ...

Klamath RiverJan 24, 2019
Klamath River Fly Fishing Report

Joh Rickard reports on 1.24.19The Klamath remains one of the safest bets for good fishing. Boats are getting their expected numbers and a few larger size steelhead are showing up. The tributaries s...

Yuba RiverJan 22, 2019
Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 1.22.19Lower Yuba River UpdateThe past week has seen some gnarly weather here in Northern California. Big wind, heavy rain, and as of Monday morning low elevations snowfall ...

Truckee RiverJan 22, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 1.22.19Huge snows this last week.Not a lot here in the Hirsch, but tons up top. I think we’re just above average on snowpack now. Average is a lot in Tahoe.The Truckee River d...

Yuba RiverJan 21, 2019
Yuba River Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Chuck Regan reports on 1.21.19Yuba RiverThis morning the Lower Yuba is flowing at just over 2,300cfs but it was double this over this past weekend.  Our hope is that the rain will push some m...

Lake OrovilleJan 21, 2019
Foothill Fly Fishing Bass Report

Capt. Chuck Regan reports on 1.21.19Foothill Lakes for Spotted Bass:The recent rain has been filling our reservoirs which means it’s a perfect time to be out chasing spotted bass.  Fishing has been...

Local SurfJan 21, 2019
Monterey Bay Fly Fishing Report

Evan Praskin reports on 1.21.19Winter swells! This winter has been excellent for perch fishing if you can find a window in between the surging swells. The benefit of all this energy is it creates s...

Jan 17, 2019
Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Koles reports on 1.17.19Good solid week on the Truckee River.Temps were much warmer and trouts seemed to respond to the warmer water temps. Still cold in the mornings, expect that for January,...

Coastal SteelheadJan 17, 2019
Winter Coastal Steelhead Fly Fishing Report

Chuck Volckhausen reports on 1.17.19The coastal fishing has been tough all in all. A good day is one fish and a great day is anything more than that.  I’m gonna pass on a quote from a friend. “I ha...

Lower Yuba RiverJan 17, 2019
Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 1.17.19What a storm! The wind is howling outside here in Nevada City and those conifers are flexing back and forth way too much. There has already been periods of heavy rain...

DeltaJan 17, 2019
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 1.17.19Delta Winter fishing was strong thru December and early January.  I have not been able to fish the last week and I am sure everything has changed due to our l...

Feather RiverJan 17, 2019
Feather River Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 1.17.19Feather River through town – The feather river through the town of Oroville above the highway 70 bridge opened up Jan 1 and from what I hear is fishing really we...

Lake OrovilleJan 17, 2019
Lake Oroville Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 1.17.19Lake Oroville Spotted Bass Fishing– Recent rains has really gotten the tributaries going and with inflowing water the spots really move to these influxes. Water ...

Lower Sacramento RiverJan 17, 2019
Lower Sacramento Striper Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 1.17.19Lower Sac StriperFishing has been realistic the last few days…River is in good enough shape to fish though clarity and water temps are an issue. Adjust flies and...

Lower Yuba RiverJan 17, 2019
Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 1.17.19Lower Yuba River Spent Saturday guiding the lower yuba river. Flows were around 1100cfs, Deer Creek had dropped below 100cfs and clarity as we fished down the ri...

Eastern SierraJan 17, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 1.17.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportToday is a good day to tie up some flies. The weather outside is foul, very wet and stormy. This is a good storm that will produce som...

Coastal SteelheadJan 16, 2019
Northern California Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 1.16.18We’re in the heart of Winter Steelhead season in Northern California. The past few weeks have dealt us a couple of good windows to get after these fish. As many ...

Coastal SteelheadJan 14, 2019
Delivering some steelhead stoke on this Monday morning. New video...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lost Coast Outfitters (@lcoflyfishing) on Jan 14, 2019 at 6:23am PST Delivering some steelhead stoke on this Monday m...

Coastal SteelheadJan 10, 2019
Coastal Steelhead Forecast Tools

This is the time of the year I like to hop in my car and head north to go Steelheading. Planning the trip from afar can be daunting. I am going to share a few tools I use to plan my trip. Weather ...

Klamath RiverJan 10, 2019
Klamath River Fly Fishing Report

Wildwaters reports on 1.10.19Klamath River Fishing ReportWe have been pounded with snow and rain for quite a few days now but unlike all other nearby rivers, the Klamath remains in excellent shape.

Eastern SierraJan 10, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 1.10.19Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportWe finally received some new snow. The ski area is reporting several feet up high, the valley floors probably have close to a foot. Ne...

Eastern SierraJan 4, 2019
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 1.4.18Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportHappy New Year to everybody out there! I hope 2019 brings new snow, lots of fish, and plenty of smiles. Tight lines and let us keep som...

Klamath RiverJan 4, 2019
Klamath River Fly Fishing Report

John Rickard reports on 1.4.19The Klamath River Fishing Report:Holidays behind us, it is again time for us all to focus back on fishing. We’ve had a week of nice winter weather, but rainy days are ...

Yuba RiverJan 4, 2019
Yuba River Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi reports on 1.4.19Happy New Year! After a couple of rough months, I’m back in the saddle doing what I love, instructing anglers on the finer points of fly fishing and sharing my passion...

DeltaDec 27, 2018
California Delta Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Steve Santucci reports on 12.27.18Delta Fishing has been strong for me this last week despite the weather changes that we have experienced.  We are catching good numbers of fun-sized fish tha...

Eastern SierraDec 27, 2018
Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson reports on 12.27.18Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing ReportI took a little break from the normal routine and headed to northern California to swing some flies to steelhead. And, the fish Gods ...

Lower Sacramento RiverDec 13, 2018
Central Valley Striper Fly Fishing Report

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 12.16.18Striper Fishing - Winter striper fishing is in full swing. This is a quality, not a quantity game and with low water and good clarity, we have been having lots ...

Lake DavisDec 13, 2018
Lake Oroville Fly fishing Reports

Capt. Hogan Brown reports on 12.13.18Been spending most of my time this last week on the Great Inland Lake aka Lake Oroville with my boys and then exploring on my own figuring everything out for my...