Capt. Chuck Regan reports on 7.19.18

Summer Striper fishing in the river has been heating up in the Sacramento, Feather and Yuba Rivers. 

If you’ve experienced the solitude our rivers offer in the summer and the sheer power of morone saxatilis corking a 9wt then you’re most likely already on the books for this year. If you haven’t enjoyed these fisheries yet, don’t hesitate to book as available...

Jon Baiocchi reports on 7.19.18

The weather is hot right now, and so is the fishing on Eastern Plumas county creeks. I’m stoked to be in front of the A/C while I type out this report, it’s 92 degrees in Portola! All of the creeks in the area are perfect right now, typical summer flows and not too low. Water temperatures are 58 in morning and 65 in the late afternoon, so fish early for the best...

Bryce Tedford reports on 7.19.18

Delta Smallmouth

Topwater Smallmouth has been the focus these days!! Been having some fun with the new fiberglass Butter Stick rods from Redington, fun to cast & great feel when landing fish. 

Water temperatures are 72 degrees & Smallmouth/Largemouth Topwater has been pretty good. July-September my focus is on Topwater Smallmouth/Largemouth, returning to Stripers come...

Jim Stimson reports on 7.19.18

Sierra Nevada 

The last couple of weeks have been very hot mixed in with some afternoon thundershowers. The afternoon high yesterday in Crowley was 96º, that is cooking! The downside to this is that the water temperatures in places are getting tepid, the East Walker in particular. Until the weather starts cooling down (perhaps a couple of months?), I am pulling the...

Matt Koles reports on 7.11.18

Heating up here on the Truckee River.

Figured the heat of summer would kick in at some point. High’s are near 90 here in the Hirsch, and just plain hot in Reno. The river is fishing well in the mornings and shitty mid-day. Like I always say this time of year, take a break and come back right before dark.

Mudbugs and stones and pmds, and lots and lots of caddis. Nymphing...

Richard Loft reports on 7.13.18

Napa Valley

Hey everyone I just wanted to give a brief Putah Creek report for the last few weeks. Flows have held pretty steady between mid 500cfs and mid to high 600cfs so I am getting a few fish most days with a few in the 14+ inch range. I have had a few bigger fish on but at these flows it tough to get a decent set and easier for fish to come unbuttoned shortly...

Steve Slater reports on 7.12.18

It’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 Slater and Sierra Fly Fisher are hosting educational trips this month and next.

The values behind Steve’s educational classes are, let’s have a good time in the great outdoors, learn new techniques, learn...

Kevin DeGulis reports on 7.12.18

Since the beginning of June, the LCO team has switch gears from bay to open beaches. This fishery is so dynamic, I have had to switch tactics as well.

LCO Teammate Ben Engle painting

Two hands rods! The casting takes a while to get down but like anything practice makes perfect. Don’t get me wrong you can catch fish in the open ocean with a single hand rod. But let’s...

Jon Baiocchi reports on 7.12.18

Yuba

Summertime mode is in full swing on the North Fork Yuba River, and the fishing is very good. The flows have dropped dramatically in the last two weeks making for perfect conditions. Water temperatures are starting out at 57 in the morning and topping out by 62 in the upper watershed. Fishing pressure is moderate in the easy access areas and next to nothing in the...

Jim Stimson reports on 7.12.18

Thunderstorms! The weather on the east side has been perfect and the fishing solid. Be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms and the sparks in the air. Remember, your nice fly rod conducts electricity….

Again, watch out for deer strolling across the highway, especially in the mornings and evenings. There have been some ugly splatter marks on the asphalt from the...