Putah Creek Fly Fishing

SK60 · SK60

We are going to place both spawning area warning signs and new/replacement regulation signs along the creek on Sunday, December 7 beginning at 10 AM. We will meet at access 5 parking lot and disperse from there. Equipment needed includes cordless screwdrivers with both Phillips and Flathead bits a...

OnThefly · OnThefly

I'm sixteen years old, passion for fly fishing, I wouldn't mind advice about Putah Creek, because thinking of heading there in a week or two just to try it out because I hear about it a lot. Any advice would be great!

The Craptain · The Craptain

I can't remember exactly where I picked them up, practically in the creek, maybe somewhere between accesses 2 and 3. Black Revo brand with an orange neoprene strap. I drove around with them for a while before I remembered I had them, so I put them on the angler survey box at access 5. I hope the owner se...

Elooney · Elooney

Just FYI, I removed the paddle boat that was stuck in the creek between access number 2 and 3. I've also made note of some other large trash in the creek that I plan to remove, tires, rafts, large trash piles, etc.. I try to go on days with fewer fishermen so as not to disturb the creek too much. I fish the cree...

SK60 · SK60

It's that time of year again: big fish are starting to move around in preparation for their annual ritual. Some sites already have fish and redds. Winter flows appear in place at 135 CFS already because of the drought. Hopefully, they will not drop below 100 CFS over the next four months. Let's all reso...

Jared_William · Jared_William

Hey all, Recent transplant to San Francisco and I have been waiting for the flows to drop to try out my nymphing skills on the Putah, which it looks like they finally have. Looking for pointers on when to hit the Putah to avoid the crowds. Are weekends a no-go? How many anglers on a typical fall Saturday?...

chemdoc · chemdoc

Hi everyone, Trout Unlimited is having a nationwide contest so the competition is stiff. Once again it is a popular vote contest run through Facebook and this time each person can vote only once. The voting runs for one week beginning today and if you are so inclined, below are the instructions for v...

mleshaw · mleshaw

Hi all, I'm new to the forum but an avid fly angler. I am a graduate student here at UC Davis (equine veterinary student) hoping to become more familiar with the gem that is Putah Creek. I've fished it a number of times since I've lived in Davis with mediocre luck. I've been heading out to the Yuba quite oft...

DrDan · DrDan

I've never been fortunate to pull this off before. Caught these two twins at Access 3 yesterday on one cast. Made my day! I'm going to try a triple nymph rig now. Or maybe a hopper-copper-dropper.

msurvilo · msurvilo

Hey all, I just moved to the area so I don't know the regulations... But I was curious when I saw a guy walking down the trail near the bridge with a shotgun. I asked him what he was looking for and he sheepishly said "birds". Seemed a little odd. Got a pic of his license plate just incase any funn...

DrDan · DrDan

With the lower flows, I can finally get into many of the stretches I love to fish on the Putah. Lots of 10-14" class fish to hand using tight line techniques and weighted flies. So much fun! They liked the size 18 tungsten bead head PT the most.... A few pale mayflies cam off ~ 1:30pm.

rgloft · rgloft

there seems to be a lot of bait fishing lately , yes I called dfg no they didnt make contact they always scoot before dfg shows up , next time I wont inform the pochers they are breaking the regs . I am just going to call dfg , These two guys had two to three fish on a stringer useing worms and cheese . Here is a pic...

SK60 · SK60

Earlier this year during the summer, someone asked question about floating the Creek at summertime flows. Since then, there have been two instances of fast water rescue on the Creek. The first occurred in September when three women tried to use paddleboard's to float the Creek and had to be rescued....

SK60 · SK60

Putah South Canal is getting its annual cleanout of silt and weeds. Creek flows were dropped to 80 and are now at 100. The fast ramp down was a mistake which won't be repeated. Flows may bounce around for another week before reurning to fall levels

viking · viking

Hi everyone, just wanted to pass along a warning to those who may turn into the North side of the road parking area at the bridge. The point at which the asphalt meets the dirt has eroded to the extent that in my compact , I had a tough time entering and exiting the lot as there are deep ruts in the earth and a dr...

fishrmn · fishrmn

I was wondering if I can walk across the bridge and fish that bank and downstream, or is that part private property? Thanks

rgloft · rgloft

There's a dark green full size pickup with a shell and lumber rack and tons of Fly-Fishing stickers on the back which has been parked under a big tree on the northwest side of the bridge? Sarah and I saw it yesterday and I was thinking it has been there a few days now--could someone have hiked in and gotten h...

rgloft · rgloft

I seem to have lost another fly box while fishing at access 5 . I think it may have floated down river as I looked for it today and did not see it . If found please let me know thanks . Richard from Napa 707 294-4738

Davetyer · Davetyer

Fished on 10/02 30 fish to hand, largest fish were caught on number 14 copper bead tan fox's caddis pupa, #20 zebra, mcbear's 2 bobbin baetis #17 and mcbbears maycad #16. Also fished on 10/4 caught only 6 in rising flows of 60cfs. I fished with another gentleman, frank on 10/2 Who also landed 30, It is gr...

SK60 · SK60

A Chrysler car key was found by someone and deposited in a survey box. Send me PM.

DrDan · DrDan

It seems to me with drought projecting into the future, it doesn't make sense to see the current release pattern. I understand that demand drives the releases but it seems shortsighted... The median release for today should be ~270 and here we are at 360! There goes the storage for the future.... Of c...

fishrmn · fishrmn

I'm novice to the fly (only FF ~1-2x a year). I've fished Putah a few times in the past, never with any luck. Well, I'm going to give it a try next Tuesday. If anyone (new or experienced) would like to meet up, let me know. I'd love to learn from someone. Thanks, Joe

kbarn · kbarn

Many 6-8 inch fish which to me is a good sign for the fishery. Red midge nymphs and wd-40s did the trick. I suspect I wasn't getting deep enough to reach the bigger fish, but who knows. Anyone else have days like this?

SwettMan · SwettMan

Thanks to whoever found my son's sunglasses and left them on the kiosk at the bridge parking lot. He was very happy to get them back. (so was I!) Philip PS. Fishing was really fun today (9/28).

clubby · clubby

I lost a Folstaf wading staff today on the river near the parking lot at #3, or maybe slightly upstream of it. If anyone finds it, please message me. Thanks! On another note, a friend and I each caught around a half dozen or so fish, primarily on midges. All on the smaller side, maxing out around 8-9 inc...

Kaiteo · Kaiteo

I found a fly box on the creek today (Sunday). Send details so I can get it back to you. Kevin

putahcreekjunky · putahcreekjunky

tan c&f design box last sunday 9/13/14 I was at 4 and 5 and the bridge thanks

SK60 · SK60

Greetings to all: Summer is winding down and the volunteer opportunities on the Creek will start to pick up. Our first opportunity is Saturday September 20 when we do our annual cleanup of the interdam reach Between Fish Access 5 and the highway 128 bridge. Please mark your calendars and plan to spe...

David_D · David_D

Hey, guys and girls. I am a fly fisherman from Arkansas who is visiting Napa Valley the first week of September. We have trout hatcheries here that are very productive (Little Red River and the White/Norfork Rivers) and I've only ever fished those waters. However, I am VERY interested in going out to...

rgloft · rgloft

You wouldnt believe me if I didnt have a picture to prove it , This thing was pretty tame it came over to the waters edge and wanted to say hi but when I went to scratch him on the forhead he just bit me . Little fricken bratt

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Spawning area and PC Regulation signage posting event Sunday December 7 beginning 10 AM. (Preview) We are going to place both spawning area warning signs and new/replacement regulation signs along the creek on Sunday, December 7 beginning at 10 AM. We will meet at access 5 parking lot and disperse from there. Equipment needed includes cordless screwdrivers with both Phillips and Flathead bits a...	SK60	1	730	Nov 30, 2014 by mleshaw
	Young Fly Fisherman interested in fishing Putah creek (Preview) I'm sixteen years old, passion for fly fishing, I wouldn't mind advice about Putah Creek, because thinking of heading there in a week or two just to try it out because I hear about it a lot. Any advice would be great!	OnThefly	6	1230	Nov 30, 2014 by bono
	I found your sunglasses (Preview) I can't remember exactly where I picked them up, practically in the creek, maybe somewhere between accesses 2 and 3. Black Revo brand with an orange neoprene strap. I drove around with them for a while before I remembered I had them, so I put them on the angler survey box at access 5. I hope the owner se...	The Craptain	0	522	Nov 24, 2014 by The Craptain
	Paddle boat between #2 & #3 (Preview) Just FYI, I removed the paddle boat that was stuck in the creek between access number 2 and 3. I've also made note of some other large trash in the creek that I plan to remove, tires, rafts, large trash piles, etc.. I try to go on days with fewer fishermen so as not to disturb the creek too much. I fish the cree...	Elooney	3	1117	Nov 21, 2014 by bono
	Spawning Season is upon us and PC fishery update (Preview) It's that time of year again: big fish are starting to move around in preparation for their annual ritual. Some sites already have fish and redds. Winter flows appear in place at 135 CFS already because of the drought. Hopefully, they will not drop below 100 CFS over the next four months. Let's all reso...	SK60	0	984	Nov 12, 2014 by SK60
	Crowds (Preview) Hey all, Recent transplant to San Francisco and I have been waiting for the flows to drop to try out my nymphing skills on the Putah, which it looks like they finally have. Looking for pointers on when to hit the Putah to avoid the crowds. Are weekends a no-go? How many anglers on a typical fall Saturday?...	Jared_William	10	1650	Nov 9, 2014 by MDS
	Trout Unlimited Photo Contest (Preview) Hi everyone, Trout Unlimited is having a nationwide contest so the competition is stiff. Once again it is a popular vote contest run through Facebook and this time each person can vote only once. The voting runs for one week beginning today and if you are so inclined, below are the instructions for v...	chemdoc	0	788	Nov 3, 2014 by chemdoc
	New to the forum, not to fly fishing. (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to the forum but an avid fly angler. I am a graduate student here at UC Davis (equine veterinary student) hoping to become more familiar with the gem that is Putah Creek. I've fished it a number of times since I've lived in Davis with mediocre luck. I've been heading out to the Yuba quite oft...	mleshaw	2	900	Nov 3, 2014 by mleshaw
	My first solo double! (Preview) I've never been fortunate to pull this off before. Caught these two twins at Access 3 yesterday on one cast. Made my day! I'm going to try a triple nymph rig now. Or maybe a hopper-copper-dropper.	DrDan	2	890	Nov 1, 2014 by wormfree
	Hunting at the creek? (Preview) Hey all, I just moved to the area so I don't know the regulations... But I was curious when I saw a guy walking down the trail near the bridge with a shotgun. I asked him what he was looking for and he sheepishly said "birds". Seemed a little odd. Got a pic of his license plate just incase any funn...	msurvilo	1	676	Oct 26, 2014 by lightfoot
	10-23-14 report (Preview) With the lower flows, I can finally get into many of the stretches I love to fish on the Putah. Lots of 10-14" class fish to hand using tight line techniques and weighted flies. So much fun! They liked the size 18 tungsten bead head PT the most.... A few pale mayflies cam off ~ 1:30pm.	DrDan	1	928	Oct 24, 2014 by Rorobot
	Bait fishing on putah (Preview) there seems to be a lot of bait fishing lately , yes I called dfg no they didnt make contact they always scoot before dfg shows up , next time I wont inform the pochers they are breaking the regs . I am just going to call dfg , These two guys had two to three fish on a stringer useing worms and cheese . Here is a pic...	rgloft	10	1638	Oct 23, 2014 by viking
	Fast flows are dangerous (Preview) Earlier this year during the summer, someone asked question about floating the Creek at summertime flows. Since then, there have been two instances of fast water rescue on the Creek. The first occurred in September when three women tried to use paddleboard's to float the Creek and had to be rescued....	SK60	3	1089	Oct 18, 2014 by bono
	Drop in flows (Preview) Putah South Canal is getting its annual cleanout of silt and weeds. Creek flows were dropped to 80 and are now at 100. The fast ramp down was a mistake which won't be repeated. Flows may bounce around for another week before reurning to fall levels	SK60	0	592	Oct 17, 2014 by SK60
	parking by thr bridge (Preview) Hi everyone, just wanted to pass along a warning to those who may turn into the North side of the road parking area at the bridge. The point at which the asphalt meets the dirt has eroded to the extent that in my compact , I had a tough time entering and exiting the lot as there are deep ruts in the earth and a dr...	viking	4	931	Oct 13, 2014 by SK60
	Access 1 Bridge: Which side can i fish? (Preview) I was wondering if I can walk across the bridge and fish that bank and downstream, or is that part private property? Thanks	fishrmn	6	996	Oct 13, 2014 by fishrmn
	Lost Fly Fisher?? (Preview) There's a dark green full size pickup with a shell and lumber rack and tons of Fly-Fishing stickers on the back which has been parked under a big tree on the northwest side of the bridge? Sarah and I saw it yesterday and I was thinking it has been there a few days now--could someone have hiked in and gotten h...	rgloft	0	583	Oct 12, 2014 by rgloft
	Lost fly box < (Preview) I seem to have lost another fly box while fishing at access 5 . I think it may have floated down river as I looked for it today and did not see it . If found please let me know thanks . Richard from Napa 707 294-4738	rgloft	0	433	Oct 10, 2014 by rgloft
	Fished 10/2 and 10/4 (Preview) Fished on 10/02 30 fish to hand, largest fish were caught on number 14 copper bead tan fox's caddis pupa, #20 zebra, mcbear's 2 bobbin baetis #17 and mcbbears maycad #16. Also fished on 10/4 caught only 6 in rising flows of 60cfs. I fished with another gentleman, frank on 10/2 Who also landed 30, It is gr...	Davetyer	1	902	Oct 10, 2014 by SK60
	Car/House Key found (Preview) A Chrysler car key was found by someone and deposited in a survey box. Send me PM.	SK60	0	404	Oct 10, 2014 by SK60
	High flows - shortsighted management? or pragmatism? (Preview) It seems to me with drought projecting into the future, it doesn't make sense to see the current release pattern. I understand that demand drives the releases but it seems shortsighted... The median release for today should be ~270 and here we are at 360! There goes the storage for the future.... Of c...	DrDan	1	578	Oct 10, 2014 by SK60
	Novice & somewhat new to Putah and fishing it next Tuesday - Anyone want to meet up? (Preview) I'm novice to the fly (only FF ~1-2x a year). I've fished Putah a few times in the past, never with any luck. Well, I'm going to give it a try next Tuesday. If anyone (new or experienced) would like to meet up, let me know. I'd love to learn from someone. Thanks, Joe	fishrmn	0	492	Oct 8, 2014 by fishrmn
	10/4/14 report (Preview) Many 6-8 inch fish which to me is a good sign for the fishery. Red midge nymphs and wd-40s did the trick. I suspect I wasn't getting deep enough to reach the bigger fish, but who knows. Anyone else have days like this?	kbarn	1	778	Oct 7, 2014 by Kaiteo
	Sunglasses (Preview) Thanks to whoever found my son's sunglasses and left them on the kiosk at the bridge parking lot. He was very happy to get them back. (so was I!) Philip PS. Fishing was really fun today (9/28).	SwettMan	0	505	Sep 28, 2014 by SwettMan
	Lost wading staff (Preview) I lost a Folstaf wading staff today on the river near the parking lot at #3, or maybe slightly upstream of it. If anyone finds it, please message me. Thanks! On another note, a friend and I each caught around a half dozen or so fish, primarily on midges. All on the smaller side, maxing out around 8-9 inc...	clubby	0	519	Sep 27, 2014 by clubby
	Found fly box (Preview) I found a fly box on the creek today (Sunday). Send details so I can get it back to you. Kevin	Kaiteo	4	634	Sep 20, 2014 by bwag
	lost fly box last sunday 9/13/14 (Preview) tan c&f design box last sunday 9/13/14 I was at 4 and 5 and the bridge thanks	putahcreekjunky	0	405	Sep 20, 2014 by putahcreekjunky
	Annual Creek side cleanup September 20 on the Interdam Reach (Preview) Greetings to all: Summer is winding down and the volunteer opportunities on the Creek will start to pick up. Our first opportunity is Saturday September 20 when we do our annual cleanup of the interdam reach Between Fish Access 5 and the highway 128 bridge. Please mark your calendars and plan to spe...	SK60	3	826	Sep 20, 2014 by SK60
	Visiting Napa in early September (Preview) Hey, guys and girls. I am a fly fisherman from Arkansas who is visiting Napa Valley the first week of September. We have trout hatcheries here that are very productive (Little Red River and the White/Norfork Rivers) and I've only ever fished those waters. However, I am VERY interested in going out to...	David_D	5	1213	Sep 16, 2014 by keith bigelow
	Mr Bojangles (Preview) You wouldnt believe me if I didnt have a picture to prove it , This thing was pretty tame it came over to the waters edge and wanted to say hi but when I went to scratch him on the forhead he just bit me . Little fricken bratt	rgloft	2	1012	Aug 15, 2014 by bono
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