Putah Creek Fly Fishing

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

hobbs · hobbs

Im over the "redds" thread because its going no where and is completely unproductive at this point...and I know others are over it too. I wanted to start a new thread that focuses on ideas of how to approach and educate other fishermen while promoting the sport of fly fishing. Also feel free...

SK60 · SK60

Be the first to answer the following 10 questions and receive a PCT-branded gift. Only answers provided by sending me a private message will be considered (i.e., don't post them here). Rearrange the following letters into a word that means: 1) The study of inland waters milyologn 2) One of...

shon42073 · shon42073

Fished hard today and in the afternoon I finally landed a putah creek hog over 20 inches, Brian and I estimated this guy at a good 22 inches, Hmmmm, maybe a little bigger . I've hooked fish at least as big but never landed em. This guy took a #22 olive midge with a green glass bead head. Other then that fishin...

Berryessie · Berryessie

Hello All, I have been lurking these pages for a couple of years now and thought I should introduce myself. As a Winters native I have fished the creek all my life and pronounce it as Pu-tah not Pootah as I hav heard many of you say. I am not one to really post on forums but I will chime in from time to time. I...

bono · bono

I just wanted to post under the "putah creek flyfishing report" because this is the heading that gets the majority of the traffic. You all should go the the "a little shameless promotion" and see the info on our very own James Haghns book about his dad. I just finished it a few wee...

kylebass91 · kylebass91

I leave for Active duty with the USAF tomorrow so I just wanted to say good bye, I haven't met a lot of you but I def learned a lot from yall. I started Fly fishing after reading everything on this fourm, and bought my first fly rod from Bono and just recently caught my first trout with it. Again thanks everyo...

Need2no · Need2no

Hey Anglers, I have been reading the forum with much interest and this is the first forum I have ever joined so in advance, excuse me if I am long- worded. I am interested in fishing Putah Creek tomorrow, Thursday December 30. I want to get 1 last day out of my 2010 CA license and get my new Simms boots wet...

ONEWEIGHT · ONEWEIGHT

Cliff, Alastair and myself met at Putah today to conduct some study work at the creek that we are doing in coordination with Fish and Game. In conjunction with this, we make an effort to converse with people out fishing on the creek about what is going on at Putah. First stop, 4 teenagers are fishing wi...

THE BIG PIKER · THE BIG PIKER

HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM MOSES Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We are especially thankful for our brave men and women who have sacrificed spending the holidays with their own families and friends in order to keep our country safe. Our thoughts and...

Black Cloud · Black Cloud

One Weight had a great idea to settle the Redds discussion. I will use my considerable clout to bring some celebrity contestants for an exhibition to our octogon. The octogon will be smaller than usual so talk will be cheap and there will be no running away.Actually the octogon will have four sides ins...

Otter · Otter

Landed this fish today. Bright and silver. I thought I was on the Yuba. Jumped four feet in the air. I think it was attacked by an Otter.... Had a little chunk of skin missing....

Xnjb707X · Xnjb707X

I might as well get this topic started. A few fish a starting to pair up in certain areas of the creek getting ready for this spawning season. Usually spawn goes in full swing in December through the end of February. So on that note, if you care about the creek just flat out don't fish it during those 3 month...

Otter · Otter

The silt is coming down Cold Creek. The creek will be blown with the remaining rain.

Bonk · Bonk

From a quick glance, Lower Putah Creek extendeing from below the Lake Solano diversion dam all the way to the sink hole in the marsh seems to falls under Article 2: District General Regulations for the Valley District (all Solano and Yolo County): (3) All strems except anadromous waters and those lis...

AfricanAngler · AfricanAngler

So to try get away from our mud-slinging post. how's everyone doing?? Hows the weather?? I was up at the Yuba last week and had a pretty good time of it. Fish are fat and happy.... post all the caviar they have been munching on. So wait for the rain to settle down, and if you have the time drop me a PM as I would...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1106	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	1225	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	581	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	1125	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	701	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	887	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	911	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	873	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	1159	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	3602	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	1632	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	1327	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	932	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	1261	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	1466	Jan 5, 2011 by ONEWEIGHT
	Education (Preview) Im over the "redds" thread because its going no where and is completely unproductive at this point...and I know others are over it too. I wanted to start a new thread that focuses on ideas of how to approach and educate other fishermen while promoting the sport of fly fishing. Also feel free...	hobbs	24	1505	Jan 4, 2011 by hobbs
	So you think you're smarter than a fifth grader! (Preview) Be the first to answer the following 10 questions and receive a PCT-branded gift. Only answers provided by sending me a private message will be considered (i.e., don't post them here). Rearrange the following letters into a word that means: 1) The study of inland waters milyologn 2) One of...	SK60	5	998	Jan 2, 2011 by Black Cloud
	11/17....FINALLY. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Fished hard today and in the afternoon I finally landed a putah creek hog over 20 inches, Brian and I estimated this guy at a good 22 inches, Hmmmm, maybe a little bigger . I've hooked fish at least as big but never landed em. This guy took a #22 olive midge with a green glass bead head. Other then that fishin...	shon42073	35	3268	Jan 1, 2011 by shon42073
	Introduction and Question (Preview) Hello All, I have been lurking these pages for a couple of years now and thought I should introduce myself. As a Winters native I have fished the creek all my life and pronounce it as Pu-tah not Pootah as I hav heard many of you say. I am not one to really post on forums but I will chime in from time to time. I...	Berryessie	8	2207	Dec 31, 2010 by Tippit
	Gods Angry Man (Preview) I just wanted to post under the "putah creek flyfishing report" because this is the heading that gets the majority of the traffic. You all should go the the "a little shameless promotion" and see the info on our very own James Haghns book about his dad. I just finished it a few wee...	bono	1	609	Dec 30, 2010 by rgloft
	Good Bye guys, and good bye Putah (Preview) I leave for Active duty with the USAF tomorrow so I just wanted to say good bye, I haven't met a lot of you but I def learned a lot from yall. I started Fly fishing after reading everything on this fourm, and bought my first fly rod from Bono and just recently caught my first trout with it. Again thanks everyo...	kylebass91	4	975	Dec 30, 2010 by bono
	New to Forum (Preview) Hey Anglers, I have been reading the forum with much interest and this is the first forum I have ever joined so in advance, excuse me if I am long- worded. I am interested in fishing Putah Creek tomorrow, Thursday December 30. I want to get 1 last day out of my 2010 CA license and get my new Simms boots wet...	Need2no	2	685	Dec 29, 2010 by AfricanAngler
	observations of 12/26 (Preview) Cliff, Alastair and myself met at Putah today to conduct some study work at the creek that we are doing in coordination with Fish and Game. In conjunction with this, we make an effort to converse with people out fishing on the creek about what is going on at Putah. First stop, 4 teenagers are fishing wi...	ONEWEIGHT	8	1205	Dec 27, 2010 by hobbs
	SEASONS GREETINGS (Preview) HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM MOSES Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We are especially thankful for our brave men and women who have sacrificed spending the holidays with their own families and friends in order to keep our country safe. Our thoughts and...	THE BIG PIKER	3	982	Dec 26, 2010 by Surfnturf
	Putah Creek Octogon (Preview) One Weight had a great idea to settle the Redds discussion. I will use my considerable clout to bring some celebrity contestants for an exhibition to our octogon. The octogon will be smaller than usual so talk will be cheap and there will be no running away.Actually the octogon will have four sides ins...	Black Cloud	10	1146	Dec 25, 2010 by shon42073
	A chromer??? (Preview) Landed this fish today. Bright and silver. I thought I was on the Yuba. Jumped four feet in the air. I think it was attacked by an Otter.... Had a little chunk of skin missing....	Otter	1	743	Dec 23, 2010 by AfricanAngler
	Redds ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) I might as well get this topic started. A few fish a starting to pair up in certain areas of the creek getting ready for this spawning season. Usually spawn goes in full swing in December through the end of February. So on that note, if you care about the creek just flat out don't fish it during those 3 month...	Xnjb707X	136	7862	Dec 23, 2010 by hobbs
	The creek today (Preview) The silt is coming down Cold Creek. The creek will be blown with the remaining rain.	Otter	4	922	Dec 21, 2010 by LilWhippersnapper
	Lower Putah Creek (Below Lake Solano) Regulations (Preview) From a quick glance, Lower Putah Creek extendeing from below the Lake Solano diversion dam all the way to the sink hole in the marsh seems to falls under Article 2: District General Regulations for the Valley District (all Solano and Yolo County): (3) All strems except anadromous waters and those lis...	Bonk	5	8395	Dec 10, 2010 by Bonk
	How's the weather?? (Preview) So to try get away from our mud-slinging post. how's everyone doing?? Hows the weather?? I was up at the Yuba last week and had a pretty good time of it. Fish are fat and happy.... post all the caviar they have been munching on. So wait for the rain to settle down, and if you have the time drop me a PM as I would...	AfricanAngler	4	788	Dec 8, 2010 by AbelBoy
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