Putah Creek Fly Fishing

SK60 · SK60

Bill et al are holding their annual event Saturday. Highly recommended for all.

keith bigelow · keith bigelow

http://www.putahcreekflyfishing.com/putahcreeksurvey.html

Otter · Otter

Here are a few photos of two motocops riding on my minicross track!!! I think I could outride them with my CR 85!! Oh by the way the fishing is really slow... Waiting for the water to clear and the flows to go back up

water nerd · water nerd

http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/columnists/guy-carl/article_00fbf094-2527-11e0-ad33-001cc4c03286.html-- Edited by water nerd on Friday 21st of January 2011 03:25:13 PM -- Edited by water nerd on Friday 21st of January 2011 03:25:25 PM

SK60 · SK60

Spring celebration March 26, 2011 PCT is celebrating Spring by sponsoring a fly tying and fly casting event on March 26, 2011, 12 Noon-3 PM at the new Lake Solano Nature Center, Lake Solano Park, 8685 Pleasants Valley Road. Regional expert fly tyers will be demonstrating their craft and certified...

putahfisher · putahfisher

I was out last week and I saw some guys fishing with sin rods, so I watched to see if they were using bait. It looked like they were using artificial eggs, but the rubber powerbait type not a yarn type. Is it legal to use rubber bait? What if it has a scent? I took a photo of the truck with the license plate showi...

Packrat · Packrat

look in the sale section, brand new Sage SLT 8wt: $275

Berryessie · Berryessie

Just wondering if anyone ever fishes Putah Creek that feeds Berryessa? I haven't ever been up there to see it for myself but I figured kokenee probably run up there to spawn and possibly a few rainbows. I think I am going to go check it out this week depending on the weather. Any info would be great.

kylebass91 · kylebass91

Hello All from Beautiful Biloxi, MS I made it through Basic training and am now In "Student" Airman status learning my trade here is mississippi. But onto the important stuff, Im going out in 2 weeks fly fishin on a rented 18 foot boat for some redfish and I know this is the putah creek for and...

putahfisher · putahfisher

Fished in rain yesterday; vis is very low and fish are hiding. Saw one fish about 10" hit my 3/4" thingamobober, so I switched to egg pattern. No fish caught between me and my brother. If you do fish Putah careful of the skunks...they are everywhere.

putahfisher · putahfisher

Did anyone fish in the rain today? Is the water fishable? I think fishable is 18" vis or more. Thanks, -PF

SK60 · SK60

A survey being conducted on the creek by DFG and PCT indicates the spawn is about over. But that does not mean its safe to wade in the tailouts and other redd areas. After fertilization, the eggs are at risk to crushing boot treads for 45-50 days afterward. That means its another month, until April, befo...

davis angler · davis angler

I just moved to davis from livermore becuase I'm attendind UCD. While I was living in the Bay Area my usual haunt was the lower stan, below goodwin dam, but now that I'm so close to Winters I figured I should turn my attention to Putah Creek. I tried the creek for the first time last thursday. I fished u...

NapaBill · NapaBill

The creek is running milk chocolate brown today.

putahcreektrout · putahcreektrout

Mark your calendar for a fun event on March 26. We are going to hold a celebration of the start of spring by hosting a fly tying and fly casting event at the new Lake Solano Nature Center located at the Lake Solano Park. Regional professional and skilled amateur Fly Tyers will be tying their favorite Puta...

putahcreektrout · putahcreektrout

Summary results for the first three years of the online angler survey are posted below. Assigning significance to the data obtained from angler surveys is usually difficult from a science standpoint. That said, it is still an important tool for DFG's evaluation of the fishery. 2008: 1002 Fish, 3...

davis angler · davis angler

Not much to say, went to putah today and fished from from noon til dark. No fish, no takes. this makes 3 goose eggs in a row at putah and one at AR. Next week I think I'll go to the stanislaus, its usually a good slump breaker.

Berryessie · Berryessie

Anyone going to the film tour stop in Sac on the 7th? If you haven't been to one in the past I would suggest checking it out. Pretty cool films from all over. Who knows maybe one day we can put together a little short about Putah.

SK60 · SK60

For the history buff, go to the link below where you can find over 400 photos of the process of building the dams. Pages 16-22 show the floods of 55-56, pages 46-49 show the 128 bridge and what the creek looked like there before the dam was started. http://www.watershedportal.net/gallery/album06

brian clemens · brian clemens

Ive been watching the flows for sometime now, and they have been fluctuating between 120 and 65. I know there are no more salmon coming up the rivers, so what is the reasoning behind the 2 days at 120 then 2 days at 65, then back up again. Its been doing this since Jan 8th.

SK60 · SK60

Its worth repeating that the whole length of the creek from Monticello Dam to the tip of the island below Access 5 is where the special regs (year around barbless, artificials only, take) are in effect. Lake Solano is being enforced under a 5 fish limit, bait can be used, interpretation of the reg. O...

SK60 · SK60

Below are several terms that are important to trout fishing or to trout food organisms or to the ecology of Putah Creek followed by a list of definitions. Some terms have more than 1 answer, all have at least 1. Post your answers here. Winner receives well earned PCT T shirt. Good Luck. Wild Trout Nymph...

SK60 · SK60

Three of us ran into Warden Sheeley on the creek this week as he was writing down our license plate numbers before heading down to the water to check on us. He thanked us for saving him the effort to track us down on the water. He was glad to hear about our projects on the creek for the fishery and our educati...

SK60 · SK60

Be the first to answer the following questions and receive a T-shirt or hat from PCT: What salmonid has the northernmost freshwater distribution? Where is it found? Who was the best known female fly fisher and author of the 19th century? What is the major structural difference between modern fly...

SBroadley · SBroadley

I haved fished Putah for many, many years. Having experienced what an outstanding fishery Putah was in the past, I am saddened to see what it has become over the past few years. I realize that there are several members of this forum who can and have told the same story. There are many theories as to w...

brunocarp · brunocarp

Hello board its been a long time since my last post, but what i saw at the creek this past Sunday was quite disturbing. As I was heading to a spot that I usually start my day at I noticied something large and red submerged of the bank. As I got closer to the waters edge passing empty KFC bags an empty mason jar...

Bonk · Bonk

I am primarily a kayak fish, but I also fly fish Putah. On occassion I like to paddle Lake Solano if not only to get outside and L.S. is close. I have a fish finder on my yak and have been really surprised by how much of a wasteland L.S. has become in terms of fish. Obviously the stocking is what held up the p...

hobbs · hobbs

I have been pondering this question recently. Why choose to go to a creek, river or lake with rod and reel in hand? Why not just take a pair of hiking shoes and a camera or maybe a pair of binoculars to observe the wildlife? Im currently formulating my own response but I would enjoy hearing others thought...

SK60 · SK60

Attached is an example of a typical redd bed complete with fish. This photo was taken when the creek was in better shape than it is now.

Berryessie · Berryessie

So what are your fishing resolutions for 2011? 1) Use less strike indicators 2) Fish more stillwaters 3) Snorkel rivers 4) Build a fly rod

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Keine's Expo Saturday April 23 (Preview) Bill et al are holding their annual event Saturday. Highly recommended for all.	SK60	0	410	Apr 21, 2011 by SK60
	Putah Creek Angler Survey (Preview) http://www.putahcreekflyfishing.com/putahcreeksurvey.html	keith bigelow	17	14518	Apr 6, 2011 by keith bigelow
	Motocops on the Creek!! (Preview) Here are a few photos of two motocops riding on my minicross track!!! I think I could outride them with my CR 85!! Oh by the way the fishing is really slow... Waiting for the water to clear and the flows to go back up	Otter	0	941	Apr 4, 2011 by Otter
	Future planting strategy for Putah Creek? (Preview) http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/columnists/guy-carl/article_00fbf094-2527-11e0-ad33-001cc4c03286.html-- Edited by water nerd on Friday 21st of January 2011 03:25:13 PM -- Edited by water nerd on Friday 21st of January 2011 03:25:25 PM	water nerd	23	3922	Mar 30, 2011 by AfricanAngler
	March 26 Fly Ting Event Update (Preview) Spring celebration March 26, 2011 PCT is celebrating Spring by sponsoring a fly tying and fly casting event on March 26, 2011, 12 Noon-3 PM at the new Lake Solano Nature Center, Lake Solano Park, 8685 Pleasants Valley Road. Regional expert fly tyers will be demonstrating their craft and certified...	SK60	6	1328	Mar 30, 2011 by SK60
	Question about regs (Preview) I was out last week and I saw some guys fishing with sin rods, so I watched to see if they were using bait. It looked like they were using artificial eggs, but the rubber powerbait type not a yarn type. Is it legal to use rubber bait? What if it has a scent? I took a photo of the truck with the license plate showi...	putahfisher	16	1265	Mar 30, 2011 by SK60
	Sage SLT.... (Preview) look in the sale section, brand new Sage SLT 8wt: $275	Packrat	0	389	Mar 29, 2011 by Packrat
	The other other Putah Creek (Preview) Just wondering if anyone ever fishes Putah Creek that feeds Berryessa? I haven't ever been up there to see it for myself but I figured kokenee probably run up there to spawn and possibly a few rainbows. I think I am going to go check it out this week depending on the weather. Any info would be great.	Berryessie	13	2729	Mar 29, 2011 by aKidatheart
	Just an Update (Preview) Hello All from Beautiful Biloxi, MS I made it through Basic training and am now In "Student" Airman status learning my trade here is mississippi. But onto the important stuff, Im going out in 2 weeks fly fishin on a rented 18 foot boat for some redfish and I know this is the putah creek for and...	kylebass91	2	885	Mar 18, 2011 by kylebass91
	report (Preview) Fished in rain yesterday; vis is very low and fish are hiding. Saw one fish about 10" hit my 3/4" thingamobober, so I switched to egg pattern. No fish caught between me and my brother. If you do fish Putah careful of the skunks...they are everywhere.	putahfisher	0	642	Mar 14, 2011 by putahfisher
	IS the creek fishable (Preview) Did anyone fish in the rain today? Is the water fishable? I think fishable is 18" vis or more. Thanks, -PF	putahfisher	0	614	Mar 10, 2011 by putahfisher
	Spawn is about over (Preview) A survey being conducted on the creek by DFG and PCT indicates the spawn is about over. But that does not mean its safe to wade in the tailouts and other redd areas. After fertilization, the eggs are at risk to crushing boot treads for 45-50 days afterward. That means its another month, until April, befo...	SK60	1	689	Mar 6, 2011 by Tippit
	New to the creek (Preview) I just moved to davis from livermore becuase I'm attendind UCD. While I was living in the Bay Area my usual haunt was the lower stan, below goodwin dam, but now that I'm so close to Winters I figured I should turn my attention to Putah Creek. I tried the creek for the first time last thursday. I fished u...	davis angler	4	1359	Mar 4, 2011 by putahfisher
	Blown out (Preview) The creek is running milk chocolate brown today.	NapaBill	7	1262	Feb 28, 2011 by putahcreektrout
	Event announcement (Preview) Mark your calendar for a fun event on March 26. We are going to hold a celebration of the start of spring by hosting a fly tying and fly casting event at the new Lake Solano Nature Center located at the Lake Solano Park. Regional professional and skilled amateur Fly Tyers will be tying their favorite Puta...	putahcreektrout	2	881	Feb 23, 2011 by rgloft
	Summary results from the online angler survey (Preview) Summary results for the first three years of the online angler survey are posted below. Assigning significance to the data obtained from angler surveys is usually difficult from a science standpoint. That said, it is still an important tool for DFG's evaluation of the fishery. 2008: 1002 Fish, 3...	putahcreektrout	2	998	Feb 14, 2011 by DrDan
	Another Tough Day at Putah (Preview) Not much to say, went to putah today and fished from from noon til dark. No fish, no takes. this makes 3 goose eggs in a row at putah and one at AR. Next week I think I'll go to the stanislaus, its usually a good slump breaker.	davis angler	5	1114	Feb 4, 2011 by shon42073
	Fly Fishing Film Tour (Preview) Anyone going to the film tour stop in Sac on the 7th? If you haven't been to one in the past I would suggest checking it out. Pretty cool films from all over. Who knows maybe one day we can put together a little short about Putah.	Berryessie	2	486	Feb 2, 2011 by AbelBoy
	Photo History of the building of Monticello and LS diversion dams (Preview) For the history buff, go to the link below where you can find over 400 photos of the process of building the dams. Pages 16-22 show the floods of 55-56, pages 46-49 show the 128 bridge and what the creek looked like there before the dam was started. http://www.watershedportal.net/gallery/album06	SK60	2	1014	Jan 28, 2011 by windknots
	Flows (Preview) Ive been watching the flows for sometime now, and they have been fluctuating between 120 and 65. I know there are no more salmon coming up the rivers, so what is the reasoning behind the 2 days at 120 then 2 days at 65, then back up again. Its been doing this since Jan 8th.	brian clemens	3	596	Jan 28, 2011 by SK60
	Regulations still unclear? (Preview) Its worth repeating that the whole length of the creek from Monticello Dam to the tip of the island below Access 5 is where the special regs (year around barbless, artificials only, take) are in effect. Lake Solano is being enforced under a 5 fish limit, bait can be used, interpretation of the reg. O...	SK60	4	772	Jan 26, 2011 by dorf40
	Let's Match the Hatch (Preview) Below are several terms that are important to trout fishing or to trout food organisms or to the ecology of Putah Creek followed by a list of definitions. Some terms have more than 1 answer, all have at least 1. Post your answers here. Winner receives well earned PCT T shirt. Good Luck. Wild Trout Nymph...	SK60	3	798	Jan 26, 2011 by SK60
	Local Game Warden Increasing his presence on Putah Creek (Preview) Three of us ran into Warden Sheeley on the creek this week as he was writing down our license plate numbers before heading down to the water to check on us. He thanked us for saving him the effort to track us down on the water. He was glad to hear about our projects on the creek for the fishery and our educati...	SK60	1	741	Jan 24, 2011 by brian clemens
	Smarter than a fifth grader, round 2 (Preview) Be the first to answer the following questions and receive a T-shirt or hat from PCT: What salmonid has the northernmost freshwater distribution? Where is it found? Who was the best known female fly fisher and author of the 19th century? What is the major structural difference between modern fly...	SK60	6	1064	Jan 19, 2011 by SK60
	Food For Thought ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I haved fished Putah for many, many years. Having experienced what an outstanding fishery Putah was in the past, I am saddened to see what it has become over the past few years. I realize that there are several members of this forum who can and have told the same story. There are many theories as to w...	SBroadley	48	3307	Jan 18, 2011 by hobbs
	Trot lines (Preview) Hello board its been a long time since my last post, but what i saw at the creek this past Sunday was quite disturbing. As I was heading to a spot that I usually start my day at I noticied something large and red submerged of the bank. As I got closer to the waters edge passing empty KFC bags an empty mason jar...	brunocarp	15	1508	Jan 13, 2011 by SK60
	How About A Fresh Idea To Help Lake Solano? (Preview) I am primarily a kayak fish, but I also fly fish Putah. On occassion I like to paddle Lake Solano if not only to get outside and L.S. is close. I have a fish finder on my yak and have been really surprised by how much of a wasteland L.S. has become in terms of fish. Obviously the stocking is what held up the p...	Bonk	4	1200	Jan 10, 2011 by SK60
	Why do you fish? (Preview) I have been pondering this question recently. Why choose to go to a creek, river or lake with rod and reel in hand? Why not just take a pair of hiking shoes and a camera or maybe a pair of binoculars to observe the wildlife? Im currently formulating my own response but I would enjoy hearing others thought...	hobbs	5	813	Jan 10, 2011 by 65Westy
	A "typical redd" (Preview) Attached is an example of a typical redd bed complete with fish. This photo was taken when the creek was in better shape than it is now.	SK60	10	1163	Jan 6, 2011 by ONEWEIGHT
	2011 New Years Resolution (Preview) So what are your fishing resolutions for 2011? 1) Use less strike indicators 2) Fish more stillwaters 3) Snorkel rivers 4) Build a fly rod	Berryessie	13	1366	Jan 5, 2011 by ONEWEIGHT
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