Putah Creek Fly Fishing

mudhen · mudhen

Well, the creek is full of mud from the last couple of big storms , BUT, the gloryhole is only three feet from the top and they are predicting a possible return of the atmospheric river that hammered us last week. If that happens it is very possible that the hole will spill over for the second time in three y...

Mike42 · Mike42

Spent yesterday (Jan. 22nd) out at the creek. Hadn't been there since Jan. 3rd and what a difference in water clarity. The color is mocha brown with 9-10 inch visibility and areas where there was a gravel bottom are coated in a layer of boot sucking mud up to 6 inches deep. Looking at the water data, on Ja...

chemdoc · chemdoc

Hi everyone, I was taking some fly fishing pictures on the creek last November 9 and got some nice shots of a guy fishing there. I am interested in entering one in a photo contest but need a release for the person in the shot. I was hoping that he is a regular that follows this site or perhaps one of you know...

hellsangler · hellsangler

I know certain guides and anglers have been really successful swinging flies at putah. Not expecting any hand holding since I know many like to keep their putah tricks to themselves but curious if there are any tips or techniques related to swinging/stripping bigger flies at putah.

Berryessie · Berryessie

FYI, I’ve observed early activity with fish showing signs of spawning. Not just staging signs but actively playing chase and paired up. If you see fish doing big swirls or paired up in shallow water, move along to other spots.

mudhen · mudhen

The air is clean again, the fires are out and the steelhead will be coming up the rivers soon. Take a deep breath and smile at the sun.

SK60 · SK60

All: Yolo County Parks and Rec are soliciting comment on the possible imposition of day use fees for use of the fishing accesses that they manage and maintain. The current day use fee at other Yolo county parks or recreation sites is $8 and annual passes are available on a sliding scale cost of $35-$85,...

skunk extinction · skunk extinction

I have been researching the technique, but I am still not sure if I should give it a shot. The rod I will be using is a 9‘ 5 weight and I am concerned I won’t be able to effectively cover water that is too far away to reach. Also, with the fast, deep runs, I am afraid the only way to get my fly down is with a big heavy...

skunk extinction · skunk extinction

When I was seven or eight years old, my parents planned a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. Already a fishing nut by then, I quickly found out that fly fishing was the way to catch trout there. I needed a fly rod to use on the trip. I begged my mother all summer long for something, anything. Eventua...

mudhen · mudhen

Get to the creek at 5: 30, suit up and head on down. By 7;30 , the 1'st person showed up. By 9:00, there were two guys fishing across from me. By 10:00 there were the two guys across from me, one directly above me, three down about a hundred yards and three up in the first pool with more headed down from the park...

SK60 · SK60

Solano Water Agency/ Solano Irrigation District will be lowering flows down to 45 CFS on Thursday and Friday so that they can remove the built up silt and weeds from the Putah South Canal. This is an annual operation that this year has been limited to two days instead of a week. Recommended to go elsewhe...

kbarn · kbarn

My last 2 trips have come up short, and I need some help/tips. I fished a 9ft 4x tapered leader and put on my first fly(wolly bugger or large nymph for weight). I put 2-3 small split shots above the first fly. I tied 12 inches of 5x to the bend of the hook and tied on a 2nd very small fly (wd 40, PT, etc). I used a wh...

Skol Bandit · Skol Bandit

It seems like I have been finding new bug hatches lately, and bigger bugs. Has anyone else noticed it?

erich · erich

Headed out early any one wanna fish.

Skol Bandit · Skol Bandit

What flows do you all like to fish on Putah? Personally, I prefer it when the flows are a bit higher - closer to 500 CFS.

jay100 · jay100

Anyone have the current water temp in the river zone 1~4? Thx much in adv

SK60 · SK60

Annual Putah Creek Cleanup DaySaturday September 15, 2018 8:30 - Noon Saturday, September 15 2018 is the 10th Annual Putah Creek Cleanup Day. The event coincides with the Annual International Coastal Cleanup Day. For more information on the International Coastal Cleanup Day click HERE...

Skol Bandit · Skol Bandit

There's a lot more water! Fished pretty hard today - landed one decent fish, one baby par, and lost 1 small guy - so generally unsuccessful. But, it was awesome to be back on the water! I've been too busy to fish lately and it sure is nice to get back out. Hope some of you had more success than me today!

skylerjohnb · skylerjohnb

Have a Sage SFL 580 and the cork health is dwindling. Could anyone point in the right direction for replacing cork on this old rod or whether its probable? Thanks

FloppyHat · FloppyHat

Hey Forum Folks! I am a newcomer to this discussion, as I have finally begun making visits to Putah with some measured success. I'm just curious... what's the CFS zone for "ideal fishing" on the creek, and when does it reach "utterly un-fishable?" I see that the current flow is pushing 680, but I don't k...

SK60 · SK60

All: Yolo County has closed all Fishing Accesses due to the rapidly spreading County fire. Highway 128 is closed at Pleasant Valley road and at Markley Cove. YC's notice says the closure is in effect until "the fire is out".

Kaiteoshae · Kaiteoshae

I’m pretty sure that river etiquette is that when someone is tying up their rig while standing in front of a hole that you’re not supposed to show up, step up to that exact water and begin fishing that hole.Thanks,Kevin Even after suggesting that I was just planning on hitting that water, these two pol...

Troutbum Tommy · Troutbum Tommy

So has anyone floated down the creek in a small raft and been succseful catching fish?

Bflyguy · Bflyguy

Anybody care to chime in on how the fishing has been the last couple of days? Are the Flows at their summer level yet? I looked at the charts but those things can be quite unreliable.

rgloft · rgloft

a friend said he saw a dog running around access 4/5 did anyone else see him today , i am bringing a bag of food and a bowl for him tomorrow . anyone else see him ?

mudhen · mudhen

I caught a fish yesterday for maybe the third time. He came in really fast and I realized that I knew this guy. I let him loose as fast as I could ( thank Hod for barbless hooks ) , but it left me with a hollow feeling. I don't mind annoying the trout, but I'm not into abuse. Have any of you encountered the same si...

browndude3649 · browndude3649

I've read the language of it but most of it seems insignificant vs the amendments made since 1968. Besides most winery owners say early nineties was too late to put in vineyard /winery on a slope.

rgloft · rgloft

, I recently decided i like the idea of having a portable shack set off to the side maybe on the concrete slab up by the bridge parking lot , I can already hear all the voices making there points of opposition DFG wouldnt allow it or it would get broke into or stolen . But it would be really be nice to have a plac...

Skol Bandit · Skol Bandit

I snagged 2 lines yesterday. First, was about 50 feet of nylon/mono/fluoro. I'm not sure what it was attached to as I had to break it off. But, 50 feet worth? What the heck is someone doing? Anyway, next was at least 100 feet of braided line I think, almost like a dacron backing. This was attached to...

rubio505 · rubio505

While fishing today at access 5 the passenger's side window of my car was shattered. Time was somewhere in between 10:30am and 11:30 am. No fishing gear was taken, but a Black Backpack with my school supplies was taken. I am posting this as both a warning for anyone who leaves gear in their car. Be carefu...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The creek is full of mud again. (Preview) Well, the creek is full of mud from the last couple of big storms , BUT, the gloryhole is only three feet from the top and they are predicting a possible return of the atmospheric river that hammered us last week. If that happens it is very possible that the hole will spill over for the second time in three y...	mudhen	4	944	Feb 24, 2019 by mudhen
	The creek is blown out (Preview) Spent yesterday (Jan. 22nd) out at the creek. Hadn't been there since Jan. 3rd and what a difference in water clarity. The color is mocha brown with 9-10 inch visibility and areas where there was a gravel bottom are coated in a layer of boot sucking mud up to 6 inches deep. Looking at the water data, on Ja...	Mike42	8	1399	Feb 8, 2019 by mudhen
	Help Identifying a Fisherman on Putah (Preview) Hi everyone, I was taking some fly fishing pictures on the creek last November 9 and got some nice shots of a guy fishing there. I am interested in entering one in a photo contest but need a release for the person in the shot. I was hoping that he is a regular that follows this site or perhaps one of you know...	chemdoc	0	1062	Feb 1, 2019 by chemdoc
	swingin (Preview) I know certain guides and anglers have been really successful swinging flies at putah. Not expecting any hand holding since I know many like to keep their putah tricks to themselves but curious if there are any tips or techniques related to swinging/stripping bigger flies at putah.	hellsangler	11	1811	Nov 27, 2018 by bono
	Early Spawning Activity (Preview) FYI, I’ve observed early activity with fish showing signs of spawning. Not just staging signs but actively playing chase and paired up. If you see fish doing big swirls or paired up in shallow water, move along to other spots.	Berryessie	4	1350	Nov 27, 2018 by bono
	Happy thanksgiving everyone! (Preview) The air is clean again, the fires are out and the steelhead will be coming up the rivers soon. Take a deep breath and smile at the sun.	mudhen	0	834	Nov 22, 2018 by mudhen
	Survey Request for Comment: Fishing Access Parking Fees (Preview) All: Yolo County Parks and Rec are soliciting comment on the possible imposition of day use fees for use of the fishing accesses that they manage and maintain. The current day use fee at other Yolo county parks or recreation sites is $8 and annual passes are available on a sliding scale cost of $35-$85,...	SK60	0	701	Nov 12, 2018 by SK60
	Euro Nymphing PC (Preview) I have been researching the technique, but I am still not sure if I should give it a shot. The rod I will be using is a 9‘ 5 weight and I am concerned I won’t be able to effectively cover water that is too far away to reach. Also, with the fast, deep runs, I am afraid the only way to get my fly down is with a big heavy...	skunk extinction	16	1564	Nov 7, 2018 by Skol Bandit
	A thank you to some anglers (Preview) When I was seven or eight years old, my parents planned a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. Already a fishing nut by then, I quickly found out that fly fishing was the way to catch trout there. I needed a fly rod to use on the trip. I begged my mother all summer long for something, anything. Eventua...	skunk extinction	12	1234	Oct 27, 2018 by DrDan
	Goobers galore (Preview) Get to the creek at 5: 30, suit up and head on down. By 7;30 , the 1'st person showed up. By 9:00, there were two guys fishing across from me. By 10:00 there were the two guys across from me, one directly above me, three down about a hundred yards and three up in the first pool with more headed down from the park...	mudhen	17	2377	Oct 20, 2018 by Fornacino
	Flow ramp down on October 25 and 26 (Preview) Solano Water Agency/ Solano Irrigation District will be lowering flows down to 45 CFS on Thursday and Friday so that they can remove the built up silt and weeds from the Putah South Canal. This is an annual operation that this year has been limited to two days instead of a week. Recommended to go elsewhe...	SK60	0	706	Oct 19, 2018 by SK60
	Putah nymphing rig tips (Preview) My last 2 trips have come up short, and I need some help/tips. I fished a 9ft 4x tapered leader and put on my first fly(wolly bugger or large nymph for weight). I put 2-3 small split shots above the first fly. I tied 12 inches of 5x to the bend of the hook and tied on a 2nd very small fly (wd 40, PT, etc). I used a wh...	kbarn	24	3457	Oct 15, 2018 by DrDan
	New bugs (Preview) It seems like I have been finding new bug hatches lately, and bigger bugs. Has anyone else noticed it?	Skol Bandit	3	954	Oct 6, 2018 by Fornacino
	Who's fishing tomorrow (Preview) Headed out early any one wanna fish.	erich	1	756	Oct 5, 2018 by erich
	Favorite Flows (Preview) What flows do you all like to fish on Putah? Personally, I prefer it when the flows are a bit higher - closer to 500 CFS.	Skol Bandit	5	1123	Sep 29, 2018 by Nohackle2
	Current water temp (Preview) Anyone have the current water temp in the river zone 1~4? Thx much in adv	jay100	7	1531	Sep 12, 2018 by jonmo
	Volunteers needed for Saturday morning September 15 for the annual IDR reach cleanup day (Preview) Annual Putah Creek Cleanup DaySaturday September 15, 2018 8:30 - Noon Saturday, September 15 2018 is the 10th Annual Putah Creek Cleanup Day. The event coincides with the Annual International Coastal Cleanup Day. For more information on the International Coastal Cleanup Day click HERE...	SK60	0	887	Aug 26, 2018 by SK60
	First time on the creek in over a month (Preview) There's a lot more water! Fished pretty hard today - landed one decent fish, one baby par, and lost 1 small guy - so generally unsuccessful. But, it was awesome to be back on the water! I've been too busy to fish lately and it sure is nice to get back out. Hope some of you had more success than me today!	Skol Bandit	2	1765	Aug 14, 2018 by Fornacino
	Local rod makers (Preview) Have a Sage SFL 580 and the cork health is dwindling. Could anyone point in the right direction for replacing cork on this old rod or whether its probable? Thanks	skylerjohnb	5	1208	Aug 1, 2018 by browndude3649
	Viable Flows? (Preview) Hey Forum Folks! I am a newcomer to this discussion, as I have finally begun making visits to Putah with some measured success. I'm just curious... what's the CFS zone for "ideal fishing" on the creek, and when does it reach "utterly un-fishable?" I see that the current flow is pushing 680, but I don't k...	FloppyHat	3	1397	Jul 4, 2018 by Birddog
	County Fire Closes PC Fishing Accesses (Preview) All: Yolo County has closed all Fishing Accesses due to the rapidly spreading County fire. Highway 128 is closed at Pleasant Valley road and at Markley Cove. YC's notice says the closure is in effect until "the fire is out".	SK60	0	1075	Jul 2, 2018 by SK60
	To the two dudes at the #4 riffles late Monday afternoon (Preview) I’m pretty sure that river etiquette is that when someone is tying up their rig while standing in front of a hole that you’re not supposed to show up, step up to that exact water and begin fishing that hole.Thanks,Kevin Even after suggesting that I was just planning on hitting that water, these two pol...	Kaiteoshae	26	2545	Jun 26, 2018 by MakoShoemaker
	Floating Putah? (Preview) So has anyone floated down the creek in a small raft and been succseful catching fish?	Troutbum Tommy	17	2532	Jun 1, 2018 by Rossflyguy
	Current fishing report (Preview) Anybody care to chime in on how the fishing has been the last couple of days? Are the Flows at their summer level yet? I looked at the charts but those things can be quite unreliable.	Bflyguy	11	1770	May 24, 2018 by Bflyguy
	Scared and abandoned dog access 5 (Preview) a friend said he saw a dog running around access 4/5 did anyone else see him today , i am bringing a bag of food and a bowl for him tomorrow . anyone else see him ?	rgloft	1	1193	May 22, 2018 by Bflyguy
	Really? (Preview) I caught a fish yesterday for maybe the third time. He came in really fast and I realized that I knew this guy. I let him loose as fast as I could ( thank Hod for barbless hooks ) , but it left me with a hollow feeling. I don't mind annoying the trout, but I'm not into abuse. Have any of you encountered the same si...	mudhen	13	1698	May 18, 2018 by Bflyguy
	Measure C ? (Preview) I've read the language of it but most of it seems insignificant vs the amendments made since 1968. Besides most winery owners say early nineties was too late to put in vineyard /winery on a slope.	browndude3649	4	1105	May 18, 2018 by browndude3649
	Guide Shack ( 1 2 ) (Preview) , I recently decided i like the idea of having a portable shack set off to the side maybe on the concrete slab up by the bridge parking lot , I can already hear all the voices making there points of opposition DFG wouldnt allow it or it would get broke into or stolen . But it would be really be nice to have a plac...	rgloft	40	5425	May 15, 2018 by Bflyguy
	Live bait and other Putah fishing techniques (Preview) I snagged 2 lines yesterday. First, was about 50 feet of nylon/mono/fluoro. I'm not sure what it was attached to as I had to break it off. But, 50 feet worth? What the heck is someone doing? Anyway, next was at least 100 feet of braided line I think, almost like a dacron backing. This was attached to...	Skol Bandit	15	2513	May 15, 2018 by Bflyguy
	Break In at Access #5 (Preview) While fishing today at access 5 the passenger's side window of my car was shattered. Time was somewhere in between 10:30am and 11:30 am. No fishing gear was taken, but a Black Backpack with my school supplies was taken. I am posting this as both a warning for anyone who leaves gear in their car. Be carefu...	rubio505	9	1821	May 15, 2018 by Bflyguy
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