Putah Creek Fly Fishing

Rorobot · Rorobot

Im almost certain that my eyes were playing tricks on my today but I could have sworn that I saw a salmon rising at access 3 today. Is this possible?

SK60 · SK60

Happy Thanksgiving to all: Heritage and Wild Trout is requesting volunteers to help with putting up posts and signage to demarcate the spawning areas under study. This is a followup to my earlier post under spawning area clean up. Below is the the link to the sign up spreadsheet; anyone should be abl...

nomad · nomad

Now before i start, no i am not trying to stir up crap, like some of you automatically assume. legitimate question. I see that alot of you here in the forum speak loudly against targeting spawning trout. (which i couldnt agree more on) I was wondering what the difference is between fishing for spawnin...

SK60 · SK60

To all: We are entering our 4th year as the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to protecting the environment and wild trout fishery in the InterDam Reach (IDR). During the first 3 years we have worked closely with DFG and with interested stakeholders in a number of activities, including...

SK60 · SK60

All: PCT is planning to remove weeds and silt from 4 spawning beds areas in the upper half of the creek on the weekend of the 17-18. We are requesting volunteers to spend 2-4 hours on Saturday and/or Sunday with a rake and a 5 gallon bucket to yank out the weeds and loosen the silt from the gravel. This is the...

kbarn · kbarn

I noticed a ton of fisherman parked along Putah this weekend. With the water so low and people parked at spawning locations, I can't help but wonder if the spawning trout are being targeted.

Timmer1884 · Timmer1884

Hello all, I hoped to get up to the creek this weekend but I don't want to make the drive twice. Any suggestions on a place to camp Saturday night? I have only fished the creek once before and I only remember an RV park by the bridge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just need a place to crash after a lo...

Hornet_RN · Hornet_RN

hello all... i'm new to putah creek as well as a new fly fisherman. i've been reading a few posts about how anglers should not be fishing sections of the creek where the trout are spawning? so what makes a section of the creek a spawning bed? thanks, Hornet_RN

Berryessie · Berryessie

My clients car got broken into yesterday down at access 4. They had left one of the windows cracked and the criminal pushed the window down. Must have been a quick job because they didn't take everything. Be careful out there and let's keep an extra eye out on everyones rigs while we are out there.

kbarn · kbarn

Similar to my last 2 October trips to Putah Creek, I caught lots of small fish 6-12 inches on small BWO patterns on surface and subsurface. This is most likely because I was fishing the surface to many rising fish. I suspect bigger fish are feeding deep as usual, and may be transitioning upstream to star...

DrDan · DrDan

With the low flows, many drifts are now more accessible. I fished access 1 last Friday morning. I tried the typical dead drifted small nymphs without success and then noted some fish showing on the surface. A few were even jumping out of the water. I took off my Thingamabobber and put on a couple sof...

DrDan · DrDan

Looks like flows are way down today. Those fish are going to be uncomfortable and spooky. I guess I'll be using 5 - 6X until Dec 1.

BrocImages · BrocImages

Hi everyone! My name is Albert and am really happy I stumbled across this forum it has been very helpful. I am super new to fly fishing and am very excited to explore Putah Creek. With that being said I will try to come to a creek clean up and get to know more about Putah Creek from the experts! I plan on head...

Berryessie · Berryessie

I have been doing some casting lessons for the Canyon Creek Resort the past couple of weekends. I have had the opportunity to discuss the regulations and everything that is happening on Putah Creek. Most of their guests have been very nice and understanding with the catch and release regs. I had a c...

DrDan · DrDan

Looks like the flows are down to 125. Anyone out on the creek today? I bet crossing is a lot easier.

SK60 · SK60

At least one, possibly 2, deer carcasses have been stinking up the Access 5 island. The one seen appears to be a mountain lion kill. Be careful, especially around dark, in the heavy undergrowth areas. Jordan-you might let Tim know.

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

I lost my net around access 3. If anyone finds an Orvis folding fish net please contact me. Thanks.

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

Today was epic, started off by hooking a toad that broke me off quickly. Then had a coupl others spit the hook that weren't very big. I decided to move spots near the end of the day which turned out to be memorable. I started to fish a fast run, after a few casts my indicator stalled and I was into a fish. I tho...

Greg B · Greg B

Anyone got tips on best wading spots near public access along with fly patterns that are working?

edog7 · edog7

Went fishing on the lower stan today as I was walking up to the dam below Lake Tulloch on the gravel trail next to the canal I noticed that there was no water in the canal. Its usually pretty full depending on the time of year. There were to Long puddles about 6 inches deep with about 150 nice sized trout in...

kbarn · kbarn

The areas I fished yesterday are loaded with young trout. This is great to see. There was a big BWO hatch an hour before dark that brought these young trout to the surface. I managed to catch one which is shown in the attached image. I have fished Putah the last 2 Sundays and only caught small fish. Althoug...

SK60 · SK60

WILDLIFE: State has new game plan for agency Press EnterpriseSept 28Say so long to the California of Department Fish and Game and hello to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation this week that changes the name and clarifies the mission of the state government...

kbarn · kbarn

Fished for a few hours Sunday. Found a large pod of consistently rising fish. They were almost impossible to get to but I tricked one into taking a skated #16 tan elk hair caddis. Got another on a green wolly bugger just after it hit the water. That surprised me. Best part of the evening was finding a half d...

DrDan · DrDan

Took my kayak out today and "drifted" guides hole. Lots of action mid to lower part of the run. Mostly toward the far bank and mid stream. No way to get those drifts without floating it at these flows. Certainly a challenge trying to play a fish as it takes you downstream into overhanging tree...

coolbee · coolbee

Hit the creek with Richard. Met DrDan and had a nice chat. It's always cool when you meet a fellow poster and they turn out to be nice in person. Had a decent day, nothing spectacular. Had 11 fish on and again, only 4 to hand. Only getting about a quarter of my fish to hand these days and boy do they like to go ae...

Cole Davis · Cole Davis

So I just found out Lance Gray is doing a "Putah creek class" coming up in December?? Claims to be teaching about seasons, hatches, access points etc. Greg or Steve know about this? Why is he doing it in the worst time of year to be out there, not to mention the access points are mostly untou...

bwag · bwag

Haven't been out to Putah as much this summer compared to last, but overall I've had some pretty decent outings. Went out yesterday and fished from 2-7PM. I've tried a few new flies this year one of which is Arams Secret Agent Brown or Olive and had some really good days on that fly. I've noticed that my...

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

The DFG was out checking licenses yesterday, first time I've been asked that at Putah which is good news! Make sure you have your barbs pinched. I also found a large bait hook with beads stacked above it at access 1. I also encountered many people asking if there were fish in the river, I told them yes but c...

Ty · Ty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzsVGZFtbB4&feature=BFa&list=ULyzsVGZFtbB4

SK60 · SK60

Due to the maintenance of high flows through October 28, the efish volunteer opportunity will be rescheduled in November. I will let you know the reschedule dates.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Salmon in putah creek? (Preview) Im almost certain that my eyes were playing tricks on my today but I could have sworn that I saw a salmon rising at access 3 today. Is this possible?	Rorobot	2	782	Dec 10, 2012 by Berryessie
	Spawning Signage volunteer opportunity Friday November 30, 9AM-1PM (Preview) Happy Thanksgiving to all: Heritage and Wild Trout is requesting volunteers to help with putting up posts and signage to demarcate the spawning areas under study. This is a followup to my earlier post under spawning area clean up. Below is the the link to the sign up spreadsheet; anyone should be abl...	SK60	12	1581	Dec 9, 2012 by SK60
	Spawning trout vs steelhead (Preview) Now before i start, no i am not trying to stir up crap, like some of you automatically assume. legitimate question. I see that alot of you here in the forum speak loudly against targeting spawning trout. (which i couldnt agree more on) I was wondering what the difference is between fishing for spawnin...	nomad	2	828	Dec 3, 2012 by SK60
	Request for donations to support PCT wild trout projects (Preview) To all: We are entering our 4th year as the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to protecting the environment and wild trout fishery in the InterDam Reach (IDR). During the first 3 years we have worked closely with DFG and with interested stakeholders in a number of activities, including...	SK60	0	687	Nov 28, 2012 by SK60
	Spawning Bed Cleanout Volunteer Request for November 17 and 18 (Preview) All: PCT is planning to remove weeds and silt from 4 spawning beds areas in the upper half of the creek on the weekend of the 17-18. We are requesting volunteers to spend 2-4 hours on Saturday and/or Sunday with a rake and a 5 gallon bucket to yank out the weeds and loosen the silt from the gravel. This is the...	SK60	21	1653	Nov 23, 2012 by Fishnbeatsworkin
	Are people fishing redds? (Preview) I noticed a ton of fisherman parked along Putah this weekend. With the water so low and people parked at spawning locations, I can't help but wonder if the spawning trout are being targeted.	kbarn	7	1080	Nov 15, 2012 by Rossflyguy
	Camping near the creek (Preview) Hello all, I hoped to get up to the creek this weekend but I don't want to make the drive twice. Any suggestions on a place to camp Saturday night? I have only fished the creek once before and I only remember an RV park by the bridge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just need a place to crash after a lo...	Timmer1884	6	1814	Nov 4, 2012 by Timmer1884
	spawning beds? (Preview) hello all... i'm new to putah creek as well as a new fly fisherman. i've been reading a few posts about how anglers should not be fishing sections of the creek where the trout are spawning? so what makes a section of the creek a spawning bed? thanks, Hornet_RN	Hornet_RN	2	804	Nov 3, 2012 by flyfishfreak
	Break In at Acces 4 (Preview) My clients car got broken into yesterday down at access 4. They had left one of the windows cracked and the criminal pushed the window down. Must have been a quick job because they didn't take everything. Be careful out there and let's keep an extra eye out on everyones rigs while we are out there.	Berryessie	7	1151	Oct 31, 2012 by kbarn
	10/28 report (Preview) Similar to my last 2 October trips to Putah Creek, I caught lots of small fish 6-12 inches on small BWO patterns on surface and subsurface. This is most likely because I was fishing the surface to many rising fish. I suspect bigger fish are feeding deep as usual, and may be transitioning upstream to star...	kbarn	1	816	Oct 30, 2012 by SK60
	Getting into the swing (Preview) With the low flows, many drifts are now more accessible. I fished access 1 last Friday morning. I tried the typical dead drifted small nymphs without success and then noted some fish showing on the surface. A few were even jumping out of the water. I took off my Thingamabobber and put on a couple sof...	DrDan	5	869	Oct 30, 2012 by SK60
	Someone turned the tap off (Preview) Looks like flows are way down today. Those fish are going to be uncomfortable and spooky. I guess I'll be using 5 - 6X until Dec 1.	DrDan	0	553	Oct 29, 2012 by DrDan
	New to the group (Preview) Hi everyone! My name is Albert and am really happy I stumbled across this forum it has been very helpful. I am super new to fly fishing and am very excited to explore Putah Creek. With that being said I will try to come to a creek clean up and get to know more about Putah Creek from the experts! I plan on head...	BrocImages	2	589	Oct 29, 2012 by Bob Loblaw
	Power Bait (Preview) I have been doing some casting lessons for the Canyon Creek Resort the past couple of weekends. I have had the opportunity to discuss the regulations and everything that is happening on Putah Creek. Most of their guests have been very nice and understanding with the catch and release regs. I had a c...	Berryessie	8	1235	Oct 26, 2012 by Berryessie
	Creek flows down (Preview) Looks like the flows are down to 125. Anyone out on the creek today? I bet crossing is a lot easier.	DrDan	2	789	Oct 26, 2012 by SK60
	"Carrion" Alert (Preview) At least one, possibly 2, deer carcasses have been stinking up the Access 5 island. The one seen appears to be a mountain lion kill. Be careful, especially around dark, in the heavy undergrowth areas. Jordan-you might let Tim know.	SK60	4	921	Oct 22, 2012 by kbarn
	Lost net (Preview) I lost my net around access 3. If anyone finds an Orvis folding fish net please contact me. Thanks.	Rossflyguy	0	430	Oct 22, 2012 by Rossflyguy
	10/17 (Preview) Today was epic, started off by hooking a toad that broke me off quickly. Then had a coupl others spit the hook that weren't very big. I decided to move spots near the end of the day which turned out to be memorable. I started to fish a fast run, after a few casts my indicator stalled and I was into a fish. I tho...	Rossflyguy	5	1220	Oct 20, 2012 by Xnjb707X
	New to the Putah. (Preview) Anyone got tips on best wading spots near public access along with fly patterns that are working?	Greg B	6	952	Oct 19, 2012 by SK60
	Sad sight on the lower Stan Today Needs Urgent attention (Preview) Went fishing on the lower stan today as I was walking up to the dam below Lake Tulloch on the gravel trail next to the canal I noticed that there was no water in the canal. Its usually pretty full depending on the time of year. There were to Long puddles about 6 inches deep with about 150 nice sized trout in...	edog7	14	1668	Oct 17, 2012 by rgloft
	10/14 report (Preview) The areas I fished yesterday are loaded with young trout. This is great to see. There was a big BWO hatch an hour before dark that brought these young trout to the surface. I managed to catch one which is shown in the attached image. I have fished Putah the last 2 Sundays and only caught small fish. Althoug...	kbarn	16	1178	Oct 17, 2012 by Arnell
	FYI: DFG name change (Preview) WILDLIFE: State has new game plan for agency Press EnterpriseSept 28Say so long to the California of Department Fish and Game and hello to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation this week that changes the name and clarifies the mission of the state government...	SK60	5	1078	Oct 16, 2012 by browndude3649
	10/7 report (Preview) Fished for a few hours Sunday. Found a large pod of consistently rising fish. They were almost impossible to get to but I tricked one into taking a skated #16 tan elk hair caddis. Got another on a green wolly bugger just after it hit the water. That surprised me. Best part of the evening was finding a half d...	kbarn	11	1064	Oct 16, 2012 by Xnjb707X
	10/15/12 report (Preview) Took my kayak out today and "drifted" guides hole. Lots of action mid to lower part of the run. Mostly toward the far bank and mid stream. No way to get those drifts without floating it at these flows. Certainly a challenge trying to play a fish as it takes you downstream into overhanging tree...	DrDan	0	540	Oct 15, 2012 by DrDan
	10/9 (Preview) Hit the creek with Richard. Met DrDan and had a nice chat. It's always cool when you meet a fellow poster and they turn out to be nice in person. Had a decent day, nothing spectacular. Had 11 fish on and again, only 4 to hand. Only getting about a quarter of my fish to hand these days and boy do they like to go ae...	coolbee	1	679	Oct 10, 2012 by SK60
	putah creek tour (Preview) So I just found out Lance Gray is doing a "Putah creek class" coming up in December?? Claims to be teaching about seasons, hatches, access points etc. Greg or Steve know about this? Why is he doing it in the worst time of year to be out there, not to mention the access points are mostly untou...	Cole Davis	8	1008	Oct 9, 2012 by Matt R
	10/2 Report (Preview) Haven't been out to Putah as much this summer compared to last, but overall I've had some pretty decent outings. Went out yesterday and fished from 2-7PM. I've tried a few new flies this year one of which is Arams Secret Agent Brown or Olive and had some really good days on that fly. I've noticed that my...	bwag	0	695	Oct 4, 2012 by bwag
	9/28 (Preview) The DFG was out checking licenses yesterday, first time I've been asked that at Putah which is good news! Make sure you have your barbs pinched. I also found a large bait hook with beads stacked above it at access 1. I also encountered many people asking if there were fish in the river, I told them yes but c...	Rossflyguy	7	1029	Oct 3, 2012 by Arnell
	Hot little Putah trout (video link) (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzsVGZFtbB4&feature=BFa&list=ULyzsVGZFtbB4	Ty	11	1282	Oct 2, 2012 by SK60
	October 15-19 efishing event (Preview) Due to the maintenance of high flows through October 28, the efish volunteer opportunity will be rescheduled in November. I will let you know the reschedule dates.	SK60	0	487	Oct 1, 2012 by SK60
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