Putah Creek Fly Fishing

San Juan Worm · San Juan Worm

Hi all: I just moved to Northern California. I had been living in L.A. for approximately 10 years prior to this move. Originally, however, I am from Northwest New Mexico. I have been fly fishing since I was in elementary school. It is something that has been handed down in my family since my great grandf...

Otter · Otter

http://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=283

vince · vince

I fished the creek today and got a few fish (although my usual Putah stuff wasn't performing too well), but I stuck around late enough to see a couple of fish rise. I threw almost everything in my box, and nearly took a swim trying to catch a hatching bug. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was hat...

Packrat · Packrat

Got out onto Putah after a long time away. The flows were high but the water was very clear and fishable. You had to know your access spots to get into good sections of water. Between me and my buddy we must have hooked around 20 fish between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Pretty much every fish came on a size 20 black m...

Clayton · Clayton

Found a net around the top of the island today. Message me if you think it may be yours.

rgloft · rgloft

Found a set of keys at access ! 1 Call Richard For more info at 707 294-4738

rgloft · rgloft

Found someones sole to there Korker boot size 12.5 floating in the creek Call me if u lost one 707 294-4738 Richard

rgloft · rgloft

Im not6 sure but would lik to fish today and would rather fish with another person share tips and the likes richard from Napa 294-4738 707

rgloft · rgloft

Is it worth it fishing at 475 cfs/

coolbee · coolbee

Rgloft and I hit the creek today. Slow day. Talked to some old timers that had had a decent morning around access three, mostly on mayflies. I hooked one good one that came off real fast and landed a little six inch parr. for Rich. Cool thing though, had a little isoperla stone land on my arm. Probably si...

Hornet_RN · Hornet_RN

hey guys i'm a fly fishing newbie and have only fly fished for less than a year...i'm just wondering if my fly line is still useable. i bought this 5 wt forward floating line from Rio for indicator fishing on Putah. I bought it last year and it's been great! Naturally though, it's starting to show wear an...

bwag · bwag

I didn't start doing reports by posting the date in the subject line until I saw someone else do it on here and I like the concept. Was wondering what others think about the idea of making reports a Sticky and posting the date at the top of the narrative. Seems like it would be an easy and nice way to get a q...

Otter · Otter

Man I can't believe the way the flows just keep going up??? Usually this time of year the flow stabilize at around 300-400 cfs and the fishing is great. It seems the flows will just keep going up to 800 or 900. When is the opener 3 more weeks...

ONEWEIGHT · ONEWEIGHT

The March 15th event was a real success for the group and Canyon Creek resort as well. The venue was perfect, the fly tiers enjoyed the event quite a bit, our name got out even further and we were able to decrease the amount of raffle prizes that Steve Karr has been dragging around. It was great to socia...

rgloft · rgloft

I found a wader boot along the road up near the dam call me if it is yours Richard 707.294-4738 looks like it fell of someones car or truck its in good cond see ya

steveg · steveg

Went up to the creek today and fished for 3-4 hours in the afternoon. Didn't get much action, got broken on 1 good fish close to the net and touched another and that was it. But it was a lovely afternoon and was really impressed by how little trash there was generally. Need to explore the water below acc...

DrDan · DrDan

Unless the guage is off, the flows are way above typical it seems to me. 358?! The median is ~ 100 for the previous 52 years. I mean, there can't be that much demand this early in the growing season can there be? Won't they need that water later on when we've had ANOTHER year of low precipitation?! Not t...

SK60 · SK60

Greeting to all: We are going to hold a social get together at CCR to celebrate the arrival of Spring. This will be a fly tying demonstration/workshop and casting lesson/demonstration event. We will have up to 20 regional professional and expert tyers led by world recognized expert Dave McCants a...

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

Decided to go out yesterday since I heard about the winter stones and brought along my better half. There were tones of those stone flies everywhere I went. I ran into a few other people who said they had caught one. I tied up a stone imitation and a dark lord but got no love on it. Maybe I need to down size to...

BitterDave · BitterDave

Just starting to get into fly typing after fly fishing for 12 years. Any suggests on good "beginner" flies that would work well at Putah? I'm tempted to start tying up tiny midge patterns, but I was advised that I should start with larger flies, maybe in the 12-14 size. Thanks.

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

Went out Saturday. Water was tinted in most places. I didn't see any bug activity until late in the day. I threw everything I had andonly managed one. I saw a few other guys who had zero luck. I watched a guy above me battle a nice fish. Seemed he needed help so I ran down a rocky trail with my net only to see him...

DrDan · DrDan

My expectations were high this morning when my friend picked me up for a trip up to the Putah. The rain had stopped and the flows were up to 298. About where I like them. Although it w good to get out and thre creek looked in fine shape and despite all my skill, nofish felt obliged to meet us. We tried access...

Bob Loblaw · Bob Loblaw

Sitting in my office goofing off and reading my latest edition (March/April) of Northwest Flyfishing and what do I find? An article about the restoration of Putah Creek! (page 56) Good work Steve and Roger.

Berryessie · Berryessie

I had a pretty close run into today on the creek. This kitty was around 100 pounds but not aggressive. I starled her in some thick brush and she went and hunkered down. Be careful out there, I notified DFG. Let'snot turn this into a witch hunt. I just want to warn everyone to use caution out there. I would h...

iamamultitasker · iamamultitasker

OK. I can understand that PC is basically considered an irrigation ditch to some people downsteam and they get some kind of priority much of the time, but I don't really get why the flows there keep going between 70cfs and 120cfs in the winter. Wouldn't it be a lot easier and inexpensive to leave the flo...

chemdoc · chemdoc

I was out at access 5 today and found an empty rod tube at the top of the island. If anyone knows who might have lost it, I brought it home, so they can contact me 530-902-2504. Phil

Otter · Otter

Since there seems to be some confusion out there. If you see a bowl or even a deep pool 3 to 4 feet deep in front of a gravel spawning area the fish are digging in the deep water in front of and often times behind the gravel. The bowls "pools" deep holes are actually where the fish are spawning. ...

Rob R · Rob R

been working nights and was riveted to the "heading up" post turning into another blood bath, but got up this afternoon to find the whole thing gone. Booooooo, anyway originally there was a few guys who were pretty cool about things who offered that next time I'm up there it would be okay to c...

jgrim · jgrim

Hi folks. I'm a new fly fisherman, just started last season, and a friend and I are planning to head up to Putah on 2/25. Is that a bad idea? I've been reading the threads here and I've seen some posts advising anglers to stay away from Putah until April 1st. I understand that it's the tail end of the sp...

Otter · Otter

I was on the creek after work today and ran into our resident volunteer entomologist (bug scientist). The good news is that DFG was patrolling the creek looking for violations. Specifically looking for the clowns hand fishing!! I have seen the local DFG more this year than in many many years! It s...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Any pointers for Putah newbies? (Preview) Hi all: I just moved to Northern California. I had been living in L.A. for approximately 10 years prior to this move. Originally, however, I am from Northwest New Mexico. I have been fly fishing since I was in elementary school. It is something that has been handed down in my family since my great grandf...	San Juan Worm	7	1534	May 19, 2013 by Gnat
	Peter Moyle to talk tonight in Davis (Preview) http://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=283	Otter	1	462	May 17, 2013 by Bob Loblaw
	What's that hatching? (Preview) I fished the creek today and got a few fish (although my usual Putah stuff wasn't performing too well), but I stuck around late enough to see a couple of fish rise. I threw almost everything in my box, and nearly took a swim trying to catch a hatching bug. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what was hat...	vince	3	683	May 13, 2013 by vince
	Saturday 5/4 report (Preview) Got out onto Putah after a long time away. The flows were high but the water was very clear and fishable. You had to know your access spots to get into good sections of water. Between me and my buddy we must have hooked around 20 fish between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Pretty much every fish came on a size 20 black m...	Packrat	7	923	May 10, 2013 by Packrat
	Found net (Preview) Found a net around the top of the island today. Message me if you think it may be yours.	Clayton	0	361	May 10, 2013 by Clayton
	Found Keys (Preview) Found a set of keys at access ! 1 Call Richard For more info at 707 294-4738	rgloft	0	325	Apr 28, 2013 by rgloft
	Korker sole found (Preview) Found someones sole to there Korker boot size 12.5 floating in the creek Call me if u lost one 707 294-4738 Richard	rgloft	2	378	Apr 27, 2013 by rgloft
	anyone fishin today (Preview) Im not6 sure but would lik to fish today and would rather fish with another person share tips and the likes richard from Napa 294-4738 707	rgloft	0	370	Apr 25, 2013 by rgloft
	Fishing the higher flows ? (Preview) Is it worth it fishing at 475 cfs/	rgloft	3	637	Apr 24, 2013 by rgloft
	4/9/13 (Preview) Rgloft and I hit the creek today. Slow day. Talked to some old timers that had had a decent morning around access three, mostly on mayflies. I hooked one good one that came off real fast and landed a little six inch parr. for Rich. Cool thing though, had a little isoperla stone land on my arm. Probably si...	coolbee	12	1378	Apr 19, 2013 by SK60
	fly line has a few cuts...is it still okay to use...advice? (Preview) hey guys i'm a fly fishing newbie and have only fly fished for less than a year...i'm just wondering if my fly line is still useable. i bought this 5 wt forward floating line from Rio for indicator fishing on Putah. I bought it last year and it's been great! Naturally though, it's starting to show wear an...	Hornet_RN	7	750	Apr 18, 2013 by Nohackle2
	Reports (Preview) I didn't start doing reports by posting the date in the subject line until I saw someone else do it on here and I like the concept. Was wondering what others think about the idea of making reports a Sticky and posting the date at the top of the narrative. Seems like it would be an easy and nice way to get a q...	bwag	6	1266	Apr 12, 2013 by viking
	Someone forgot to turn the valve off at the dam?? (Preview) Man I can't believe the way the flows just keep going up??? Usually this time of year the flow stabilize at around 300-400 cfs and the fishing is great. It seems the flows will just keep going up to 800 or 900. When is the opener 3 more weeks...	Otter	5	989	Mar 29, 2013 by Nohackle2
	PCT Fly tying Event (Preview) The March 15th event was a real success for the group and Canyon Creek resort as well. The venue was perfect, the fly tiers enjoyed the event quite a bit, our name got out even further and we were able to decrease the amount of raffle prizes that Steve Karr has been dragging around. It was great to socia...	ONEWEIGHT	7	839	Mar 27, 2013 by Otter
	wader boot found (Preview) I found a wader boot along the road up near the dam call me if it is yours Richard 707.294-4738 looks like it fell of someones car or truck its in good cond see ya	rgloft	1	417	Mar 25, 2013 by lightfoot
	Creek Today 3.17.13 (Preview) Went up to the creek today and fished for 3-4 hours in the afternoon. Didn't get much action, got broken on 1 good fish close to the net and touched another and that was it. But it was a lovely afternoon and was really impressed by how little trash there was generally. Need to explore the water below acc...	steveg	0	723	Mar 18, 2013 by steveg
	Flows up (Preview) Unless the guage is off, the flows are way above typical it seems to me. 358?! The median is ~ 100 for the previous 52 years. I mean, there can't be that much demand this early in the growing season can there be? Won't they need that water later on when we've had ANOTHER year of low precipitation?! Not t...	DrDan	6	784	Mar 15, 2013 by Matt R
	PCT Spring Celebration: Fly Tying And Casting Demonstration at Canyon Creek Resort March 16, 2013 (Preview) Greeting to all: We are going to hold a social get together at CCR to celebrate the arrival of Spring. This will be a fly tying demonstration/workshop and casting lesson/demonstration event. We will have up to 20 regional professional and expert tyers led by world recognized expert Dave McCants a...	SK60	12	1394	Mar 15, 2013 by bono
	Good Day (Preview) Decided to go out yesterday since I heard about the winter stones and brought along my better half. There were tones of those stone flies everywhere I went. I ran into a few other people who said they had caught one. I tied up a stone imitation and a dark lord but got no love on it. Maybe I need to down size to...	Rossflyguy	14	1326	Mar 15, 2013 by vince
	New to tying. Any suggests on beginner patterns to start with? (Preview) Just starting to get into fly typing after fly fishing for 12 years. Any suggests on good "beginner" flies that would work well at Putah? I'm tempted to start tying up tiny midge patterns, but I was advised that I should start with larger flies, maybe in the 12-14 size. Thanks.	BitterDave	1	397	Mar 12, 2013 by DrDan
	3/9/12 (Preview) Went out Saturday. Water was tinted in most places. I didn't see any bug activity until late in the day. I threw everything I had andonly managed one. I saw a few other guys who had zero luck. I watched a guy above me battle a nice fish. Seemed he needed help so I ran down a rocky trail with my net only to see him...	Rossflyguy	5	718	Mar 11, 2013 by BitterDave
	Slow day (Preview) My expectations were high this morning when my friend picked me up for a trip up to the Putah. The rain had stopped and the flows were up to 298. About where I like them. Although it w good to get out and thre creek looked in fine shape and despite all my skill, nofish felt obliged to meet us. We tried access...	DrDan	1	490	Mar 7, 2013 by Otter
	Northwest Fly Fishing (Preview) Sitting in my office goofing off and reading my latest edition (March/April) of Northwest Flyfishing and what do I find? An article about the restoration of Putah Creek! (page 56) Good work Steve and Roger.	Bob Loblaw	3	665	Mar 4, 2013 by SK60
	Mountain Lion (Preview) I had a pretty close run into today on the creek. This kitty was around 100 pounds but not aggressive. I starled her in some thick brush and she went and hunkered down. Be careful out there, I notified DFG. Let'snot turn this into a witch hunt. I just want to warn everyone to use caution out there. I would h...	Berryessie	3	912	Feb 27, 2013 by rgloft
	Someone tell me why the PC flows fluctuate so much. (Preview) OK. I can understand that PC is basically considered an irrigation ditch to some people downsteam and they get some kind of priority much of the time, but I don't really get why the flows there keep going between 70cfs and 120cfs in the winter. Wouldn't it be a lot easier and inexpensive to leave the flo...	iamamultitasker	3	598	Feb 26, 2013 by SK60
	Rod Tube Found (Preview) I was out at access 5 today and found an empty rod tube at the top of the island. If anyone knows who might have lost it, I brought it home, so they can contact me 530-902-2504. Phil	chemdoc	2	635	Feb 24, 2013 by chemdoc
	Where do fish Spawn? (Preview) Since there seems to be some confusion out there. If you see a bowl or even a deep pool 3 to 4 feet deep in front of a gravel spawning area the fish are digging in the deep water in front of and often times behind the gravel. The bowls "pools" deep holes are actually where the fish are spawning. ...	Otter	6	1616	Feb 19, 2013 by mike b
	Wha happen... (Preview) been working nights and was riveted to the "heading up" post turning into another blood bath, but got up this afternoon to find the whole thing gone. Booooooo, anyway originally there was a few guys who were pretty cool about things who offered that next time I'm up there it would be okay to c...	Rob R	1	554	Feb 16, 2013 by Rossflyguy
	Should I Go to Putah? (Preview) Hi folks. I'm a new fly fisherman, just started last season, and a friend and I are planning to head up to Putah on 2/25. Is that a bad idea? I've been reading the threads here and I've seen some posts advising anglers to stay away from Putah until April 1st. I understand that it's the tail end of the sp...	jgrim	4	806	Feb 15, 2013 by SK60
	Happy New Year! And some good news today! (Preview) I was on the creek after work today and ran into our resident volunteer entomologist (bug scientist). The good news is that DFG was patrolling the creek looking for violations. Specifically looking for the clowns hand fishing!! I have seen the local DFG more this year than in many many years! It s...	Otter	7	945	Feb 14, 2013 by vince
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