Putah Creek Fly Fishing

Surf Fisherman · Surf Fisherman

Hello, In september I am going to be attending UC Davis as an incoming freshman. I'm an avid fisherman down here in San Diego, and do alot of salt water fishing, and little bit of freshwater bass fishing. I have been fly-fishing in the surf down here for the greater part of a year or so and want to continue m...

Mike Lumish · Mike Lumish

I am new to Putah Creek, but intend to learn to fly fish on it. I was up there yesterday, July 1, with spinning equipment but didn't get a single bite. I was told that the water was high and that the fishing was therefore poor. Is that true and, if so, when can we expect conditions to improve?

Cole Davis · Cole Davis

Be careful, the critters are out. This one was still small enough he only had a micro rattle and I couldn't even hear him before I almost sat on him. I got close enough for him to see my caddis pupae and tell me I didn't stand a chance. -- Edited by Cole Davis on Monday 11th of June 2012 04:29:40 PM

DrDan · DrDan

Had fun trying out my new Cabella's 10' 4wt CZN rod. I think it performs great. Had a monster on briefly. Easily the largest fish i have seen on the Putah (not in a grip & grin photo that is). He flew out of the water when I set the hook and tail walked across the water until he broke my fly off.

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kbarn · kbarn

I was fishing on PC yesterday and noticed another fisherman watching me from the opposite bank. I was not in an easy to access spot, and was surprised by the guy. He proceeded to stare at me for about 5 minutes, never saying a word. I felt alarmed. I had crossed the stream and maybe he was pissed I was in &quo...

Caddis · Caddis

I'm relatively new to Putah creek. I fished it yesterday and lost two sizeable trout (one looked like it was pushing 20") on number 18 to 20 flies. The first problem I had was no net. But I'm wondering if there's a secret to landing fish on small flies. I was playing the big fish for longer than I norm...

Berryessie · Berryessie

I have been noticing more and more tree limbs missing with saw marks lately on the creek. Legally I am sure this is a no no but I am curious to your opinions in regards to this. I don't think I would ever do it, I like the challenge when fishing Putah. I understand the frustration it causes. I guess I have...

Notch · Notch

Just checking to see what people think about the current flows on Putah (400cfs). Is this too high to fish the creek effectively? or are there some access points that fish better than others? thinking about going this weekend but don't want drive all the way just to get beat up by a swift creek. Than...

Cole Davis · Cole Davis

Hit the creek for a bit today. Figured it would be a little busy for the holiday weekend. All I can say is the RV park was rockin like the old days and I had some good laughs. It hasn't been as nuts as it was before, but this brought back some times. Then on the way out I had a fish rocket off the bottom and ham...

Andy · Andy

Looking for someone who would be willing to introduce me to fly fishing. Have been angling for a while now, but wanted to learn more about fly fishing!! Would really appreciate it anyone would help me in learning. go to putah almost every other week, so can come whenevr you're going!! Thanks.

SK60 · SK60

PCT has decided to provide a monthly newsletter online on our website. The current issue can be viewed on the home page and back issues on the links page. The NL is emailed directly to our members and other stake holders, along with other information. Please feel free to provide feedback. Tight lin...

vince · vince

Hey All, Got an hour on the creek, but with high flows an hour turned into only about 20 drifts and the mostly hiking around and enjoying the scenery. Anyone on the creek tomorrow or this weekend? I have to teach a course next week and am looking to burn of some stress on the river beforehand. Vince

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

Has anyone seen any dark colored stoneflies on the creek? I went out today and seen a few cruising around.

coolbee · coolbee

Decided to head up today even though we just got a nice flow bump to 600. As expected, a tough day of fishing, although I managed one fat 18 incher to hand and a few more takedowns to boot. What was working was 6x and 7x tippet (water's high but gin clear), big dark colored flies, and lots of shot fished in sof...

Xnjb707X · Xnjb707X

I was fishing at access 5 today and my friend spotted a mountain lion on the island. Just a friendly reminder that we fish in their backyard not ours. - Nic

newangler · newangler

names joe im new to fly fishing and in the process of learning. i have no associates that fly fish so i have little help other than what i read online. I was just wondering if anyones got tips on fishing putah creek. Specifically fly selection. Thanks

Flem · Flem

Hello all, This looks like a great community, lots of good info here - keep up the good work! I'm a beginning fly fisher, and brand new to Putah Creek. I've read through the forums a bit, including the posts on ettiquette, the angler surveys, etc so I just wanted to say hello and ask if anyone had some fri...

Berryessie · Berryessie

Most the fish I have been seeing lately are bright silver or a little on the dark side. I landed a fish today that was bright red, and a little beat up. Not post spawn colored but full on sokeye red. (Pulled the fish out of a deep run at least 4') I have not seen fish on Putah spawn this late in the year but th...

DrDan · DrDan

Friendly advice- always check for ticks after a visit to the PC. my wife was able to pull off MOST of my unwelcome passenger. I had to make a trip to the doctor's office to remove the rest. It also looks like the species that transmits Lyme Disease.

rgloft · rgloft

I hooked a silver otter today , I was fishing down around 4 today and hooked what must have been a 8 to 10 pd er All I know is I saw my indicator dip I set the hook, saw a silver flash going deep and heading accross and down stream taking lots of line and deep then turn back up streem swimming fast. Jacked me...

SeanC · SeanC

howdy all, first post here. I grew up in San Jose and fished Putah a bit when I was in High School and a couple times when I'd be back in town during college. I'd say I haven't been there since 1997 or so. Anyhoo, I will be in Davis next Wednesday night through sunday morning attending the Salmonid Restora...

kbarn · kbarn

Fished for about 4 hours, 2 of which were spent prospecting harder to get to areas. Anyone ever manage to catch one in rapids? I bet a lot of fish hold in these remote spots with almost no fishing access. Landed an 18-20 inch on a san juan worm work dropped below a #12 BH prince nymph. Picture attached. Hook...

coolbee · coolbee

Off color water and lots of hungry fish. Landed 6 today between 12 and 18 inches. Not a banner day but not bad either. Picked most of em up between the bridge and 2. I would say don't go too far downstream right now. Hot flies were red san juans, brassies, and olive military mays. Was wading up from guide hol...

DrDan · DrDan

I've been noticing multiple fish with what looks like parasites. They are small pale yellow worm like beasties about 1/8 - 1/4" long. I see them typically on the fins or areas on the body that look injured. I can easily scrape them off but they are definitely adhered to the fish. I'm guessing the...

rgloft · rgloft

I met a new person to fish with. that lives in Napa and everything . It is always nice to meet a new fishing buddy , Anyway we where just getting ready to leave and head back home when He realized he had lost his net, I know he lost it at the guide hole . Anyways would who ever finds it would you please...

rgloft · rgloft

Lost the sock for my new sunglasses , x mas gift from my wife. Down around bottom of access 2 or around access 3 It would be nice to get it back if anyone finds it please pick it up and let me know Thanks discription ? Light gray sock for my sunglasses Richard From...

DrDan · DrDan

Anyone have success stripping streamers on PC? I've tried a few times without success. I heard an interview with Kelly GaLloup and it made me think. If you've had success, what type of water and time of year? Dan

Xnjb707X · Xnjb707X

I got the old line wet out at the creek today, and she was good to me as always. I even met a new friend. - Nic

DrDan · DrDan

I love it when my Flies Lost Per Hour Fished (FLPHF) is negative. My last outing I picked up 4 more flies than I lost. Some were really nice ties as well. Little jewels. Better than I produce and lose. I attempted a rare false cast at one spot and pulled a rig right off a twig inadvertently. I was shocked to se...

DJ Cal · DJ Cal

With the morning rains yesterday, I decided fishing was a better option than golf, so even though I got a late start, I packed my lunch and fishing gear and made my way to Putah 5. (Why 5? I think its the prettiest part of the creek, even it it's not the fishiest). From 10:30 - 2:00, zero fish caught and unl...

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	Need some help choosing gear (Preview) Hello, In september I am going to be attending UC Davis as an incoming freshman. I'm an avid fisherman down here in San Diego, and do alot of salt water fishing, and little bit of freshwater bass fishing. I have been fly-fishing in the surf down here for the greater part of a year or so and want to continue m...	Surf Fisherman	15	1940	Jul 16, 2012 by AfricanAngler
	High Water? (Preview) I am new to Putah Creek, but intend to learn to fly fish on it. I was up there yesterday, July 1, with spinning equipment but didn't get a single bite. I was told that the water was high and that the fishing was therefore poor. Is that true and, if so, when can we expect conditions to improve?	Mike Lumish	18	1469	Jul 7, 2012 by Mike Lumish
	Heads up (Preview) Be careful, the critters are out. This one was still small enough he only had a micro rattle and I couldn't even hear him before I almost sat on him. I got close enough for him to see my caddis pupae and tell me I didn't stand a chance. -- Edited by Cole Davis on Monday 11th of June 2012 04:29:40 PM	Cole Davis	19	2388	Jul 3, 2012 by Bob Loblaw
	Tough day (Preview) Had fun trying out my new Cabella's 10' 4wt CZN rod. I think it performs great. Had a monster on briefly. Easily the largest fish i have seen on the Putah (not in a grip & grin photo that is). He flew out of the water when I set the hook and tail walked across the water until he broke my fly off. no...	DrDan	4	810	Jun 25, 2012 by Xnjb707X
	Sketchy fisherman? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was fishing on PC yesterday and noticed another fisherman watching me from the opposite bank. I was not in an easy to access spot, and was surprised by the guy. He proceeded to stare at me for about 5 minutes, never saying a word. I felt alarmed. I had crossed the stream and maybe he was pissed I was in &quo...	kbarn	36	4340	Jun 4, 2012 by FisherMan432
	Landing trout on small flies (Preview) I'm relatively new to Putah creek. I fished it yesterday and lost two sizeable trout (one looked like it was pushing 20") on number 18 to 20 flies. The first problem I had was no net. But I'm wondering if there's a secret to landing fish on small flies. I was playing the big fish for longer than I norm...	Caddis	5	1727	Jun 4, 2012 by FisherMan432
	Cutting down limbs, removing obstacles (Preview) I have been noticing more and more tree limbs missing with saw marks lately on the creek. Legally I am sure this is a no no but I am curious to your opinions in regards to this. I don't think I would ever do it, I like the challenge when fishing Putah. I understand the frustration it causes. I guess I have...	Berryessie	6	985	Jun 4, 2012 by FisherMan432
	Flows too high? (Preview) Just checking to see what people think about the current flows on Putah (400cfs). Is this too high to fish the creek effectively? or are there some access points that fish better than others? thinking about going this weekend but don't want drive all the way just to get beat up by a swift creek. Than...	Notch	8	1573	Jun 4, 2012 by FisherMan432
	funny days (Preview) Hit the creek for a bit today. Figured it would be a little busy for the holiday weekend. All I can say is the RV park was rockin like the old days and I had some good laughs. It hasn't been as nuts as it was before, but this brought back some times. Then on the way out I had a fish rocket off the bottom and ham...	Cole Davis	7	1272	Jun 4, 2012 by FisherMan432
	Help in learning!! (Preview) Looking for someone who would be willing to introduce me to fly fishing. Have been angling for a while now, but wanted to learn more about fly fishing!! Would really appreciate it anyone would help me in learning. go to putah almost every other week, so can come whenevr you're going!! Thanks.	Andy	2	1031	May 24, 2012 by bono
	Putah Creek Trout Newsletter now online (Preview) PCT has decided to provide a monthly newsletter online on our website. The current issue can be viewed on the home page and back issues on the links page. The NL is emailed directly to our members and other stake holders, along with other information. Please feel free to provide feedback. Tight lin...	SK60	2	951	May 19, 2012 by Xnjb707X
	The creek today (Preview) Hey All, Got an hour on the creek, but with high flows an hour turned into only about 20 drifts and the mostly hiking around and enjoying the scenery. Anyone on the creek tomorrow or this weekend? I have to teach a course next week and am looking to burn of some stress on the river beforehand. Vince	vince	0	847	May 18, 2012 by vince
	Stonefly (Preview) Has anyone seen any dark colored stoneflies on the creek? I went out today and seen a few cruising around.	Rossflyguy	4	968	May 15, 2012 by Rossflyguy
	High Flow Fishing (Preview) Decided to head up today even though we just got a nice flow bump to 600. As expected, a tough day of fishing, although I managed one fat 18 incher to hand and a few more takedowns to boot. What was working was 6x and 7x tippet (water's high but gin clear), big dark colored flies, and lots of shot fished in sof...	coolbee	6	1219	May 15, 2012 by Otter
	Mountain Lion (Preview) I was fishing at access 5 today and my friend spotted a mountain lion on the island. Just a friendly reminder that we fish in their backyard not ours. - Nic	Xnjb707X	29	1934	May 3, 2012 by vince
	new to fly fishing (Preview) names joe im new to fly fishing and in the process of learning. i have no associates that fly fish so i have little help other than what i read online. I was just wondering if anyones got tips on fishing putah creek. Specifically fly selection. Thanks	newangler	8	1155	Apr 23, 2012 by Bob Loblaw
	First trip to PC this weekend (Preview) Hello all, This looks like a great community, lots of good info here - keep up the good work! I'm a beginning fly fisher, and brand new to Putah Creek. I've read through the forums a bit, including the posts on ettiquette, the angler surveys, etc so I just wanted to say hello and ask if anyone had some fri...	Flem	2	864	Apr 18, 2012 by Flem
	Spawn, Over? (Preview) Most the fish I have been seeing lately are bright silver or a little on the dark side. I landed a fish today that was bright red, and a little beat up. Not post spawn colored but full on sokeye red. (Pulled the fish out of a deep run at least 4') I have not seen fish on Putah spawn this late in the year but th...	Berryessie	6	927	Apr 17, 2012 by Berryessie
	Ticked off (Preview) Friendly advice- always check for ticks after a visit to the PC. my wife was able to pull off MOST of my unwelcome passenger. I had to make a trip to the doctor's office to remove the rest. It also looks like the species that transmits Lyme Disease.	DrDan	14	1505	Apr 11, 2012 by paul
	Silver Otter ? (Preview) I hooked a silver otter today , I was fishing down around 4 today and hooked what must have been a 8 to 10 pd er All I know is I saw my indicator dip I set the hook, saw a silver flash going deep and heading accross and down stream taking lots of line and deep then turn back up streem swimming fast. Jacked me...	rgloft	8	1101	Apr 9, 2012 by bono
	haven't fly-fished Putah in about 15 years, looking forward to it again!!! (Preview) howdy all, first post here. I grew up in San Jose and fished Putah a bit when I was in High School and a couple times when I'd be back in town during college. I'd say I haven't been there since 1997 or so. Anyhoo, I will be in Davis next Wednesday night through sunday morning attending the Salmonid Restora...	SeanC	6	862	Apr 4, 2012 by SK60
	4/2/12 fishing report (Preview) Fished for about 4 hours, 2 of which were spent prospecting harder to get to areas. Anyone ever manage to catch one in rapids? I bet a lot of fish hold in these remote spots with almost no fishing access. Landed an 18-20 inch on a san juan worm work dropped below a #12 BH prince nymph. Picture attached. Hook...	kbarn	2	984	Apr 3, 2012 by kbarn
	3/28/12 (Preview) Off color water and lots of hungry fish. Landed 6 today between 12 and 18 inches. Not a banner day but not bad either. Picked most of em up between the bridge and 2. I would say don't go too far downstream right now. Hot flies were red san juans, brassies, and olive military mays. Was wading up from guide hol...	coolbee	5	1023	Apr 3, 2012 by SK60
	Parasites? (Preview) I've been noticing multiple fish with what looks like parasites. They are small pale yellow worm like beasties about 1/8 - 1/4" long. I see them typically on the fins or areas on the body that look injured. I can easily scrape them off but they are definitely adhered to the fish. I'm guessing the...	DrDan	4	842	Apr 1, 2012 by bono
	Lost Net (Preview) I met a new person to fish with. that lives in Napa and everything . It is always nice to meet a new fishing buddy , Anyway we where just getting ready to leave and head back home when He realized he had lost his net, I know he lost it at the guide hole . Anyways would who ever finds it would you please...	rgloft	4	646	Apr 1, 2012 by rgloft
	Lost sunglass sock (Preview) Lost the sock for my new sunglasses , x mas gift from my wife. Down around bottom of access 2 or around access 3 It would be nice to get it back if anyone finds it please pick it up and let me know Thanks discription ? Light gray sock for my sunglasses Richard From...	rgloft	2	615	Mar 30, 2012 by Berryessie
	StreamerS (Preview) Anyone have success stripping streamers on PC? I've tried a few times without success. I heard an interview with Kelly GaLloup and it made me think. If you've had success, what type of water and time of year? Dan	DrDan	13	1991	Mar 28, 2012 by DrDan
	Rainy Day (Preview) I got the old line wet out at the creek today, and she was good to me as always. I even met a new friend. - Nic	Xnjb707X	3	702	Mar 28, 2012 by Cole Davis
	FLPHF on the Putah (Preview) I love it when my Flies Lost Per Hour Fished (FLPHF) is negative. My last outing I picked up 4 more flies than I lost. Some were really nice ties as well. Little jewels. Better than I produce and lose. I attempted a rare false cast at one spot and pulled a rig right off a twig inadvertently. I was shocked to se...	DrDan	0	576	Mar 28, 2012 by DrDan
	Skunked (and Beaver'd) at Putah 5 Yesterday (Preview) With the morning rains yesterday, I decided fishing was a better option than golf, so even though I got a late start, I packed my lunch and fishing gear and made my way to Putah 5. (Why 5? I think its the prettiest part of the creek, even it it's not the fishiest). From 10:30 - 2:00, zero fish caught and unl...	DJ Cal	8	2236	Mar 28, 2012 by hamish
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