Putah Creek Fly Fishing

iamamultitasker · iamamultitasker

It's been a busy Autumn for me, but I finally got out to the creek this Wed. Was it ever crowded for the middle of the week. There were cars at almost every good spot so you had to pick around to find fish. I have a lot of sympathy for those who can only fish the weekends! The fishing started out slow. Got gr...

SK1983 · SK1983

I fished Putah Creek for the first time earlier today. Caught 5, but none bigger than about 12". Had a bit of adventure finding fishable water, but, once I did, it was a fun day. What are your favorite sections to fish? I stopped at all of the open access points and pulled over on the shoulder a few oth...

Kaiteo · Kaiteo

Came from work last Tuesday. Had laptop on floor. It was semi-tucked under seat, but it was visible - (I know, dummy me). Car locked with windows cracked about an inch. Someone pulled the window down on passenger side (and ruined the mechanism) and took the laptop. Live and learn, but I'm reeling about...

Always-on · Always-on

took my lil brother out fishing perfect day to be out slightly over cast we both caught a 1 little trout each then i decided to stop at a spot where i know some big fish are sittin an landed a real monster roughly 27 28 inches im sure it was nearly 8 or 9 pounds one big football thats gonna lay all kinds of eggs an...

bono · bono

I was at the creek today with 2 clients doing a class at the guide hole and stumbled upon a fish cat float tube with a spinning rod sitting on top of it, and a pair of waders with fins piled up right next to it. Everything was completely dry and there was leaves on top like its been there for at least a couple of...

rmacneil656 · rmacneil656

Great day of fishing at putah creek! Didn't seem to matter what section of the creek we fished but there were plenty of active ones around. Caught several fish in the 12-15 inch range and lost a few more a bit bigger than that right at the net. Also got outplayed by a fairly large fish who after a few arial as...

DrDan · DrDan

Went fishing on PC with a buddy a few days ago. When we got to the run, I saw the scene in the photo below... Float tube, spin fishing rod with Kastmaster (barbed), waders and a pair of sunglasses all neatly stacked on the bank. I assumed that the guy was standing in the run but there was no answer to our ha...

hawkeye · hawkeye

Folks - 3-4 fish were observed spawning over redds on this middle reaches of the creek today. Very early for this, but might be due to the strangely low hydrograph for this time of year. Regardless, please be aware of areas of "clean" gravel and fish laying out in the open -- please give the...

ryanwhitacre · ryanwhitacre

Hi all, I just got back from a very fun week on the Puget Sound with some feisty sea-run cutthroat and I'm eager to connect with some local fish. I'm thinking of going to Putah this weekend and would really appreciate fly recommendations. I understand there are caddis and midges around. Anything else?...

flyfishingjunkie · flyfishingjunkie

Hi All, It's been a while. I lost a small fly box yesterday (sep 25th), it's a small green box with a lot of nymphs. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone found it please let me know. Thanks, Marcel

DrDan · DrDan

Found this hooked into a branch. Nasty!!! Can you imagine the damage this one could do?

kbarn · kbarn

I'm looking for a light but durable 1 man fishing pontoon/raft of some sort. Any suggestions are appreciated.

SK60 · SK60

Greetings to friends and colleagues:Its been a quiet summer on the Putah Creek Trout front, but Fall is just around the corner when lower flows will allow us to access the Creek again for volunteer activities. Our first volunteer opportunity is the annual Creek cleanup that coincides with the state...

coolbee · coolbee

Flows are down the creek is on fire. Fish on the pre-spawn/winter chomp. You have to sort through a lot of little ones but the big guys are back in their usual feeding lanes again. My big fish went around 20" and made me chase him a couple hundred yards before politely unbuttoning himself right as I...

Always-on · Always-on

so i went up to the creek yesterday just to mess around for a couple hours and i was under the bridge and seen a disturbance and a family of otters came out of the water and jump up on to land a foot away from me. so i stood perfectly still and they just came right up on to the bank doing their thing eating crawda...

Always-on · Always-on

decided to get out for a few hours today. weather was beautiful a little warm still. the water has gone down a few feet since the last time i was out almost that time of year. caught a lil guy. nice to just get out.

lightfoot · lightfoot

Just for grins n giggles. This was the first photo I found on my computer without digging too much. No idea how to kill the water mark for the Cliffhangers...sorry. This is located where?

paul · paul

It's been at least 10 years at least since I fished the creek in the summer time but after reading all the posts about how it used to be I decided to go today. I had the place to myself except there was a Subaru parked at #5. I never saw the owner. I noticed right away that there was a lot less trash everywhere. S...

grahler · grahler

I haven't fished this creek in a couple years. Still have a nice box of home tied custom favorites wasting away in a closet. I have to say that in my opinion this creek is a shadow of what it was years ago. My partner caught a 12 lb rainbow in there around 94-95 on a custom little caddis pattern. Curious to...

rmacneil656 · rmacneil656

After doing a bit of bass fishing at Berreyessa last weekend I stopped in a few spots to look at the creek conditions And i am bummed that i didnt have my fly rod with me! I know the better time to fish putah is in the fall but since that is right around the corner I figure Id better start getting out there now to...

Always-on · Always-on

has anyone ever caught anything in lower lake solano by the big pull off near the diversion damn its the one place i have still yet to land a fish

Northern Ranger · Northern Ranger

Hey there, I'm Craig and I am new to Putah Creek. I have made a few trips recently and really enjoy the waters of Putah. The tight quarters due to trees and brush remind me of my beloved Ozark waters, which after three months I miss tremendously! Anyways, I had a question or two. First off, I noticed som...

Berryessie · Berryessie

A good reminder to everyone to take an extra minute and make sure you pinch your barbs and pinch them down all the way. A friend of mine put a giant bunny leech in her arm and had not pinched her barb down enough. She ended up in the doctors office because the 30lb mono trick broke when trying it. The docto...

DrDan · DrDan

Flows are HIGH. I just couldn't stay away any longer. Had the itch. I tried a bit above and below the bridge and caught a couple 6", 10" below the bridge. Played a bit around Access 5, the only real wadable area that I know. No luck there. Anyone fish the slow deep areas during the summer f...

nor_cal · nor_cal

Hello folks! My name is Juan. I'm brand new to the boards and new to fly fishing as well! I know very little about fly fishing but I am looking to learn a lot more. I also want to teach others about fly fishing as i learn. I live out in woodland and I think the closest stream to me would be putah so I look forward t...

rgloft · rgloft

We Went to Putah Creek Today and Left Sarah;s Fishpond ? Chest Pack it had her fly box all her related gear her pocket knife ; Rusty got stung by a bee and had a very swollen face so we kinda panicked and it got left behind at access #1 we think by the table at access one . If you found it we would thank full to ha...

SK60 · SK60

Our friend and PCT member Ken Davis has posted videos on his website www.creekman.com; please take a look at the spawning fish. They are in a restoration area that we are working to protect. SK

Otter · Otter

Have spotted several winter stones and a few little yellow stones lately. Try a size 16 yellow soft hackle to see if it works. Haven't found a good fly for the dark green to black winter stones.. They are about size 18

Clayton · Clayton

Had some luck today, a couple dinks in the afternoon below the resort bridge on a zebra midge. I've also been having luck with some pigs swinging big sculpin patterns on a sink line in some deep holes the few cloudy days we've had this month. Other than that, Olive mayflies, zebra midges, and yellow to ta...

SK60 · SK60

Our friend Stephanie will be discussing the Heritage and Wild Trout program at the monthly meeting of Fly Fishers of Davis on this Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The location is Harper junior high school 4000 E. Covell Blvd. in Davis. The closest I- 80 exit is Mace Boulevard which becomes East Covell on the north...

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	Finally got out to the creek this Wed. (Preview) It's been a busy Autumn for me, but I finally got out to the creek this Wed. Was it ever crowded for the middle of the week. There were cars at almost every good spot so you had to pick around to find fish. I have a lot of sympathy for those who can only fish the weekends! The fishing started out slow. Got gr...	iamamultitasker	9	1684	Oct 30, 2013 by Rossflyguy
	10.13.2013 Report (Preview) I fished Putah Creek for the first time earlier today. Caught 5, but none bigger than about 12". Had a bit of adventure finding fishable water, but, once I did, it was a fun day. What are your favorite sections to fish? I stopped at all of the open access points and pulled over on the shoulder a few oth...	SK1983	4	1301	Oct 14, 2013 by rmacneil656
	Break in above access 3 (Preview) Came from work last Tuesday. Had laptop on floor. It was semi-tucked under seat, but it was visible - (I know, dummy me). Car locked with windows cracked about an inch. Someone pulled the window down on passenger side (and ruined the mechanism) and took the laptop. Live and learn, but I'm reeling about...	Kaiteo	7	1384	Oct 9, 2013 by Bob Loblaw
	9/28 (Preview) took my lil brother out fishing perfect day to be out slightly over cast we both caught a 1 little trout each then i decided to stop at a spot where i know some big fish are sittin an landed a real monster roughly 27 28 inches im sure it was nearly 8 or 9 pounds one big football thats gonna lay all kinds of eggs an...	Always-on	1	720	Oct 1, 2013 by rmacneil656
	crazy scenario at the creek today (Preview) I was at the creek today with 2 clients doing a class at the guide hole and stumbled upon a fish cat float tube with a spinning rod sitting on top of it, and a pair of waders with fins piled up right next to it. Everything was completely dry and there was leaves on top like its been there for at least a couple of...	bono	5	1131	Oct 1, 2013 by DrDan
	9/28 fishing report (Preview) Great day of fishing at putah creek! Didn't seem to matter what section of the creek we fished but there were plenty of active ones around. Caught several fish in the 12-15 inch range and lost a few more a bit bigger than that right at the net. Also got outplayed by a fairly large fish who after a few arial as...	rmacneil656	0	541	Sep 30, 2013 by rmacneil656
	A mystery on the bank... Solved (Preview) Went fishing on PC with a buddy a few days ago. When we got to the run, I saw the scene in the photo below... Float tube, spin fishing rod with Kastmaster (barbed), waders and a pair of sunglasses all neatly stacked on the bank. I assumed that the guy was standing in the run but there was no answer to our ha...	DrDan	5	1157	Sep 30, 2013 by wormfree
	Spawn is on...believe it, or not. (Preview) Folks - 3-4 fish were observed spawning over redds on this middle reaches of the creek today. Very early for this, but might be due to the strangely low hydrograph for this time of year. Regardless, please be aware of areas of "clean" gravel and fish laying out in the open -- please give the...	hawkeye	8	984	Sep 30, 2013 by hawkeye
	First time on Putah: Any fly recommendations? (Preview) Hi all, I just got back from a very fun week on the Puget Sound with some feisty sea-run cutthroat and I'm eager to connect with some local fish. I'm thinking of going to Putah this weekend and would really appreciate fly recommendations. I understand there are caddis and midges around. Anything else?...	ryanwhitacre	20	1368	Sep 28, 2013 by rmacneil656
	Lost flybox (Preview) Hi All, It's been a while. I lost a small fly box yesterday (sep 25th), it's a small green box with a lot of nymphs. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone found it please let me know. Thanks, Marcel	flyfishingjunkie	0	283	Sep 27, 2013 by flyfishingjunkie
	I didn't put this one in the Angler Survey.... (Preview) Found this hooked into a branch. Nasty!!! Can you imagine the damage this one could do?	DrDan	0	407	Sep 25, 2013 by DrDan
	Product advice on 1 man fly fishing pontoon (Preview) I'm looking for a light but durable 1 man fishing pontoon/raft of some sort. Any suggestions are appreciated.	kbarn	5	693	Sep 26, 2013 by rmacneil656
	Annual Creek CLean up event September 21 2013 (Preview) Greetings to friends and colleagues:Its been a quiet summer on the Putah Creek Trout front, but Fall is just around the corner when lower flows will allow us to access the Creek again for volunteer activities. Our first volunteer opportunity is the annual Creek cleanup that coincides with the state...	SK60	13	1172	Sep 25, 2013 by Emerger
	9/20/13 (Preview) Flows are down the creek is on fire. Fish on the pre-spawn/winter chomp. You have to sort through a lot of little ones but the big guys are back in their usual feeding lanes again. My big fish went around 20" and made me chase him a couple hundred yards before politely unbuttoning himself right as I...	coolbee	0	446	Sep 24, 2013 by coolbee
	cool experience (Preview) so i went up to the creek yesterday just to mess around for a couple hours and i was under the bridge and seen a disturbance and a family of otters came out of the water and jump up on to land a foot away from me. so i stood perfectly still and they just came right up on to the bank doing their thing eating crawda...	Always-on	12	1195	Sep 18, 2013 by shon42073
	9/12 (Preview) decided to get out for a few hours today. weather was beautiful a little warm still. the water has gone down a few feet since the last time i was out almost that time of year. caught a lil guy. nice to just get out.	Always-on	0	485	Sep 13, 2013 by Always-on
	name that spot (Preview) Just for grins n giggles. This was the first photo I found on my computer without digging too much. No idea how to kill the water mark for the Cliffhangers...sorry. This is located where?	lightfoot	9	1256	Sep 6, 2013 by shon42073
	retro (Preview) It's been at least 10 years at least since I fished the creek in the summer time but after reading all the posts about how it used to be I decided to go today. I had the place to myself except there was a Subaru parked at #5. I never saw the owner. I noticed right away that there was a lot less trash everywhere. S...	paul	3	734	Aug 25, 2013 by paul
	Putah late 80's early 90's (Preview) I haven't fished this creek in a couple years. Still have a nice box of home tied custom favorites wasting away in a closet. I have to say that in my opinion this creek is a shadow of what it was years ago. My partner caught a 12 lb rainbow in there around 94-95 on a custom little caddis pattern. Curious to...	grahler	16	1765	Aug 21, 2013 by Always-on
	August Fishing (Preview) After doing a bit of bass fishing at Berreyessa last weekend I stopped in a few spots to look at the creek conditions And i am bummed that i didnt have my fly rod with me! I know the better time to fish putah is in the fall but since that is right around the corner I figure Id better start getting out there now to...	rmacneil656	3	604	Aug 21, 2013 by East Bay Ed
	lower lake solano (Preview) has anyone ever caught anything in lower lake solano by the big pull off near the diversion damn its the one place i have still yet to land a fish	Always-on	9	1326	Aug 20, 2013 by Always-on
	A couple questions for you (Preview) Hey there, I'm Craig and I am new to Putah Creek. I have made a few trips recently and really enjoy the waters of Putah. The tight quarters due to trees and brush remind me of my beloved Ozark waters, which after three months I miss tremendously! Anyways, I had a question or two. First off, I noticed som...	Northern Ranger	7	633	Aug 19, 2013 by lightfoot
	Pinch your barbs (Preview) A good reminder to everyone to take an extra minute and make sure you pinch your barbs and pinch them down all the way. A friend of mine put a giant bunny leech in her arm and had not pinched her barb down enough. She ended up in the doctors office because the 30lb mono trick broke when trying it. The docto...	Berryessie	1	816	Aug 7, 2013 by Otter
	7/8/13 report (Preview) Flows are HIGH. I just couldn't stay away any longer. Had the itch. I tried a bit above and below the bridge and caught a couple 6", 10" below the bridge. Played a bit around Access 5, the only real wadable area that I know. No luck there. Anyone fish the slow deep areas during the summer f...	DrDan	8	1040	Jul 19, 2013 by AfricanAngler
	New to fly fishing, new to the boards (Preview) Hello folks! My name is Juan. I'm brand new to the boards and new to fly fishing as well! I know very little about fly fishing but I am looking to learn a lot more. I also want to teach others about fly fishing as i learn. I live out in woodland and I think the closest stream to me would be putah so I look forward t...	nor_cal	1	546	Jul 6, 2013 by Sammy
	Lost Chest Pack (Preview) We Went to Putah Creek Today and Left Sarah;s Fishpond ? Chest Pack it had her fly box all her related gear her pocket knife ; Rusty got stung by a bee and had a very swollen face so we kinda panicked and it got left behind at access #1 we think by the table at access one . If you found it we would thank full to ha...	rgloft	14	1152	Jun 23, 2013 by Bob Loblaw
	New Video from Ken Davis-IDR Spawning Trout, Trout and Salmon in the Lower Creek, and other native fish (Preview) Our friend and PCT member Ken Davis has posted videos on his website www.creekman.com; please take a look at the spawning fish. They are in a restoration area that we are working to protect. SK	SK60	1	533	Jun 22, 2013 by iamamultitasker
	Stoneflies on the Creek!! (Preview) Have spotted several winter stones and a few little yellow stones lately. Try a size 16 yellow soft hackle to see if it works. Haven't found a good fly for the dark green to black winter stones.. They are about size 18	Otter	8	1571	Jun 10, 2013 by Harris625
	may report plus need a bit of help (Preview) Had some luck today, a couple dinks in the afternoon below the resort bridge on a zebra midge. I've also been having luck with some pigs swinging big sculpin patterns on a sink line in some deep holes the few cloudy days we've had this month. Other than that, Olive mayflies, zebra midges, and yellow to ta...	Clayton	1	673	May 31, 2013 by Ty
	Stephanie Mehalick of Heritage and Wild Trout to make a presentation on Tuesday in Davis (Preview) Our friend Stephanie will be discussing the Heritage and Wild Trout program at the monthly meeting of Fly Fishers of Davis on this Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The location is Harper junior high school 4000 E. Covell Blvd. in Davis. The closest I- 80 exit is Mace Boulevard which becomes East Covell on the north...	SK60	0	531	May 24, 2013 by SK60
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