John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge

Almost 100% spring fed and one of the largest spring systems in the world. The water level is actually the highest that I have seen this year! There really is no change in tactics on this river, because its cold and flowing. My best advice is to get up here and fish it! Sure the fish have spread out a bit, but they are very willing to take a properly presented fly....

John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge

From Powerhouse #2 down to Brittain Lake. Most of the water in this stretch of River is fed by the Rising River lake which is a massive spring feeding cold water into the main stem of Hat Creek above the town of Cassel. Sure it is the middle of August and the sun is high and bright, but the water is cold and flowing at a constant rate. My suggestions would be to hit...

Jim Andras, Andras Outfitters

“This past week the Rogue River fished really well.  We continue to find steelhead throughout the upper river with the best water conditions above Tou Velle Park. 

Flows have actually jumped about 500 cfs and are currently holding just under 2000. This increase brings the river closer to its seasonal norm and it should pull more steelhead upriver. September is right...

Matt Heron, Matt Heron Fly Fishing

Truckee River- The good news with the Truckee is very cold nights have been keeping our water temps in check and that’s exactly what the doctor ordered for our local trout. With that said, we’re still packing up shop once temps. approach 68-70 on warmer days. Flows continue to drop at about 4cfs. a day out of the lake but fishing has remained consistent.

We’re...

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

It’s already starting; cooler mornings have water temps ranging from 61.2 degrees in the shallows, climbing to 66.5 in the heat of the day. There have been good hatches of blood midges and callibaetis in the mornings with some prime sight fishing opportunities. Effective patterns have been Albino Winos, Damsels, Sheep Creek Specials, Parachute Adams, Pheasant...

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

Fishing still continues to be awesome on the North Fork Yuba for small wild rainbows. Dry and dry/dropper rigs are producing great results, and you can’t beat this style of fishing because it is so much fun! Water temps have come way down, especially in the upper watershed where they have been running 56.7 to 64.3. Mornings have been cooler as well, and getting...

Hogan Brown, Hogan Brown Fly Fishing

Lower Feather River - Salmon are in and flows in the Low Flow are 1300cfs and the High Flow is 1700cfs…pretty skinny in the high flow but I think this is the new norm with low water in the lake and the busted up power house. September is a great time to catch a fresh king on the swing or look for some early steelhead. In the High Flow crowds can be an issue but...

Hogan Brown, Hogan Brown Fly Fishing

Stripers - Water temps remain in the mid 60’s to Low 70’s on the Lower Sac outside of chico and while flows are low fishing has remained fair to good on any given day. Lots of small fish with some nice mid size fish mixed in. On most days we are getting a shot at a “big” fish in the 10+lb category with a few in the 20+lb range. There is a healthy population...

Hogan Brown, Hogan Brown Fly Fishing

Lower Yuba River - Spent a day this weekend on the Lower Yuba and fishing was fair. Flows have dropped to 1200cfs and should drop again here shortly. I did see a pod of salmon moving up river in the lower river and a few stray fish shooting through the riffles in the upper river. We did catch a few nice fish in the 14-16" range on nymphs. Most of fish were...

Steve Santucci, Steve Santucci Guid Service

Delta Smallies are off the hook.  Good top water bite for Largemouth Bass.  Striper action is heating up with some good fish being taken.