Putah Creek Fly Fishing

Dev · Dev

Fished yesterday and caught a fish with visible copepod parasites at the base of the dorsal and adipose fins. Wondering if anyone else has seen this on the river. I pulled them off. Kind of gnar.

Skol Bandit · Skol Bandit

Kinda milky

Berryessie · Berryessie

Found a wading jacket the other day. Looks like its a small LL Bean jacket. Get st me and I’ll get it back to you.

dan916 · dan916

Hows it going guys, wondering if anyone has fished the creek last couple days. Hows the water clarity, wondering if these recent rains have muddied it up or if its still fishable conditions. Also curious if anyone has tried any streamer action lately especially down by the slower water -- Edited by d...

mattymcfly · mattymcfly

Any word on when the flows will be raised on Putah? I've been wanting to fish it for the first time this year but 80CFS in my opinion is just way too low.

cjkohen · cjkohen

Went to the bridge this afternoon and fished the turn and then was walking down to below staircase rapid. There is a big tree down across the trail that is blocking it completely. Had to hike up and around to the right over some sketchy bushes. With the low flows the best way down below will probably be to c...

benb · benb

https://putahcreektrout.org/2018/02/14/putah-creek-tree-planting-event-round-2/

browndude3649 · browndude3649

Hey the show is back and it says a fly tier named David Mcants is one of the tiers invited. Anybody going?

LB · LB

Hi guys. I would love your help finding a Sage reel I dropped in the parking lot of the first turn out with bathrooms. I lost it February 5h around 10am. It’s a five weight with a rio line. I appreciate The help. 775 813 1910 thanks!

drdan · drdan

2017-2018 Spawn is in full swing! Please consider not fishing the creek until after it's over. The fish you catch now will have less success in producing the next generation of trophy fish. Lactic acid is toxic to egg viability. This is a small and delicate fishery that has been through a rough few year...

DeckDog · DeckDog

what happened to the fly shop in Sonoma - Red Truck /Leland Outfitters? they're in Idaho now?

drdan · drdan

Putah Creek Trout is seeking reports of spawning activity observed on the creek. Paired trout, chasing, cutting of redds... etc. We would like to better identify spawning habitat for future work. Send your reports to: sk60@putahcreektrout.org Thank You! -- Edited by drdan on Tuesday 14th of N...

Grahler2018 · Grahler2018

If you tie your own you can make stuff that works sooooooo much better. imo the creek you don’t really cast. Get down from the butt as quick as possible and make a long section of flexible line like 8 lb. So much easier to get a good drift and also sinks way faster with less weight. Modern round bobber indic...

Fornacino · Fornacino

The creek's water flow chart has flat lined for the last week or so. Is the creek still alive with fish? Any concern with the spawners?

Rossflyguy · Rossflyguy

Went to the creek today without the fly rod. Took the wife and introduced PC to my 1 yr old daughter instead. Picked up two garbage bags full of trash. Saw maybe 3 redds today. Walked around rattlesnake island and access 3. Not sure where the fish are spawning or if numbers of breeders have dropped consid...

erich · erich

Being I seen this a bit in a conversation. I figure it would be a fun topic. What do u guys eat on the river. And I'm talki g no drift boat. Walk inns putah,yuba,feather truckee. Short walk inns like putah pb&j,Gatorade jerky. Fruit snack. Trips away from truck for the day I'll bring a small stove an...

dan650 · dan650

Hows it going guys, new to the forum. Been fishing putah for years just wondering if anyone has been out lately and had any luck. Is the creek fishable right now with current flows?? lowest ive seen in some time. Thanks, Dan

drdan · drdan

Trout Unlimited and Orvis are challenging the fly-fishing community to contribute to local conservation and enhancement through the Embrace-A-Stream program. The John Muir Chapter of TU has already been awarded $8000 toward projects on Putah Creek. This grant can be increased dramatically...

dan123 · dan123

I've seen a number of posts on this thread referring to a November / December spawn on Putah Creek. My understanding is that generally rainbows spawn in the late winter or spring. Is this different on the Creek? I certainly don't want to fish over spawning fish. Thanks.

gregnymphs · gregnymphs

Hi everyone, Was fishing last Friday one pullout below the resort and found an Orvis Helios 2 with a Galvan reel lying in the gravel. I fished all evening (fish were biting pretty well!) and the rod was still there when I got back to my car after dusk. I debated leaving it there but would hate for it to be sto...

Berryessie · Berryessie

dors anyone else here think that Bono and Justin Verlander look a lot alike?

mudhen · mudhen

for those who missed the fun, here's Deer sign at 8000 cfs

rgloft · rgloft

Hey everyone < I found a set of KEYS along the road just above access #1 they look like keys to ? not house/ or car keys they are on a zip tie

PC20 · PC20

It appears someone closed the faucet yesterday... A 170-cfs change seems drastic for a smaller drainage. I know flows drop during the fall/winter months for a variety of reasons. But this fast? From archival research a change of 100-cfs in a 24-hour period seems normal. I imagine fishing is go...

lairdbaird · lairdbaird

hellsangler · hellsangler

Didnt see another thread for a dedicated Lost & Found section so figured I'd start one. I lost my drivers license at putah today. my best guess would be in access 1 in the back corner near the port-a-john where we got set up. I usually take it out of my wallet to put in my waders incase F&G ever asks...

Greybeard · Greybeard

If you lost some nippers, message me with a description and I'll get them back to you.

SK60 · SK60

Greetings to all. PCT needs 2-3 volunteers on Saturday morning 9-12 noon to help with side channel transect surveys at 3 sites. Help with stream bed and water quality measurements, record data. Then go fishing! Sign up at the link below at the bottom of the spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/sp...

Mmyerspsu · Mmyerspsu

When do you all cut back on fishing Putah? As a newbie I want to respect the spawning fish, but I'd like to get a few more days on the Creek.

mudhen · mudhen

a big pod of kayakers came right on up as I was fishing the turn behind five. Dude in helmet ( on Putah?, Really? ) comes right on up on where I was casting. I asked him to show a little class but he just sneered at me. Next time that happens I am gonna start casting right at the guy. What a bunch of jerks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fish with parasites on base of dorsal fin (Preview) Fished yesterday and caught a fish with visible copepod parasites at the base of the dorsal and adipose fins. Wondering if anyone else has seen this on the river. I pulled them off. Kind of gnar.	Dev	3	1214	Apr 4, 2018 by bono
	Nestle's Quik (Preview) Kinda milky	Skol Bandit	6	1233	Mar 28, 2018 by cjkohen
	Found Wading Jacket (Preview) Found a wading jacket the other day. Looks like its a small LL Bean jacket. Get st me and I’ll get it back to you.	Berryessie	0	772	Mar 22, 2018 by Berryessie
	river conditions (Preview) Hows it going guys, wondering if anyone has fished the creek last couple days. Hows the water clarity, wondering if these recent rains have muddied it up or if its still fishable conditions. Also curious if anyone has tried any streamer action lately especially down by the slower water -- Edited by d...	dan916	1	1022	Mar 21, 2018 by cjkohen
	When Will They Raise The Flows? (Preview) Any word on when the flows will be raised on Putah? I've been wanting to fish it for the first time this year but 80CFS in my opinion is just way too low.	mattymcfly	5	960	Mar 17, 2018 by Skol Bandit
	Tree across the trail (Preview) Went to the bridge this afternoon and fished the turn and then was walking down to below staircase rapid. There is a big tree down across the trail that is blocking it completely. Had to hike up and around to the right over some sketchy bushes. With the low flows the best way down below will probably be to c...	cjkohen	4	1170	Mar 2, 2018 by SK60
	tree planting on Putah Creek (Preview) https://putahcreektrout.org/2018/02/14/putah-creek-tree-planting-event-round-2/	benb	2	1170	Mar 2, 2018 by SK60
	Fly fishing show Pleasanton this weekend (Preview) Hey the show is back and it says a fly tier named David Mcants is one of the tiers invited. Anybody going?	browndude3649	4	1058	Feb 23, 2018 by browndude3649
	LOST REEL (Preview) Hi guys. I would love your help finding a Sage reel I dropped in the parking lot of the first turn out with bathrooms. I lost it February 5h around 10am. It’s a five weight with a rio line. I appreciate The help. 775 813 1910 thanks!	LB	0	781	Feb 14, 2018 by LB
	2017-2018 Spawn is in full swing - let them be if you care about the fishery (Preview) 2017-2018 Spawn is in full swing! Please consider not fishing the creek until after it's over. The fish you catch now will have less success in producing the next generation of trophy fish. Lactic acid is toxic to egg viability. This is a small and delicate fishery that has been through a rough few year...	drdan	10	2172	Feb 4, 2018 by jonmo
	Red Truck / Leland? (Preview) what happened to the fly shop in Sonoma - Red Truck /Leland Outfitters? they're in Idaho now?	DeckDog	2	908	Feb 3, 2018 by Skol Bandit
	Please report spawning activity locations ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Putah Creek Trout is seeking reports of spawning activity observed on the creek. Paired trout, chasing, cutting of redds... etc. We would like to better identify spawning habitat for future work. Send your reports to: sk60@putahcreektrout.org Thank You! -- Edited by drdan on Tuesday 14th of N...	drdan	38	5116	Jan 29, 2018 by mudhen
	Leaders for nymphing (Preview) If you tie your own you can make stuff that works sooooooo much better. imo the creek you don’t really cast. Get down from the butt as quick as possible and make a long section of flexible line like 8 lb. So much easier to get a good drift and also sinks way faster with less weight. Modern round bobber indic...	Grahler2018	0	809	Jan 16, 2018 by Grahler2018
	Is The Creek Alive? (Preview) The creek's water flow chart has flat lined for the last week or so. Is the creek still alive with fish? Any concern with the spawners?	Fornacino	5	1813	Dec 18, 2017 by Rossflyguy
	12/10 (Preview) Went to the creek today without the fly rod. Took the wife and introduced PC to my 1 yr old daughter instead. Picked up two garbage bags full of trash. Saw maybe 3 redds today. Walked around rattlesnake island and access 3. Not sure where the fish are spawning or if numbers of breeders have dropped consid...	Rossflyguy	0	1031	Dec 10, 2017 by Rossflyguy
	Stream side meals lol (Preview) Being I seen this a bit in a conversation. I figure it would be a fun topic. What do u guys eat on the river. And I'm talki g no drift boat. Walk inns putah,yuba,feather truckee. Short walk inns like putah pb&j,Gatorade jerky. Fruit snack. Trips away from truck for the day I'll bring a small stove an...	erich	8	1832	Nov 28, 2017 by Greybeard
	Anyone been fishing lately ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hows it going guys, new to the forum. Been fishing putah for years just wondering if anyone has been out lately and had any luck. Is the creek fishable right now with current flows?? lowest ive seen in some time. Thanks, Dan	dan650	39	5318	Nov 14, 2017 by Charlesnu
	ACTION REQUESTED - Please contribute to the Putah Creek Embrace A Stream Challenge (Preview) Trout Unlimited and Orvis are challenging the fly-fishing community to contribute to local conservation and enhancement through the Embrace-A-Stream program. The John Muir Chapter of TU has already been awarded $8000 toward projects on Putah Creek. This grant can be increased dramatically...	drdan	6	1033	Nov 14, 2017 by drdan
	Spawn? (Preview) I've seen a number of posts on this thread referring to a November / December spawn on Putah Creek. My understanding is that generally rainbows spawn in the late winter or spring. Is this different on the Creek? I certainly don't want to fish over spawning fish. Thanks.	dan123	4	1018	Nov 9, 2017 by mattymcfly
	FOUND AT PUTAH: lost rod/reel.. looking for owner (Preview) Hi everyone, Was fishing last Friday one pullout below the resort and found an Orvis Helios 2 with a Galvan reel lying in the gravel. I fished all evening (fish were biting pretty well!) and the rod was still there when I got back to my car after dusk. I debated leaving it there but would hate for it to be sto...	gregnymphs	6	1609	Nov 3, 2017 by bono
	Verlander (Preview) dors anyone else here think that Bono and Justin Verlander look a lot alike?	Berryessie	1	1016	Nov 3, 2017 by bono
	Last spring (Preview) for those who missed the fun, here's Deer sign at 8000 cfs	mudhen	0	711	Nov 3, 2017 by mudhen
	Lost and found ,, KEYS (Preview) Hey everyone < I found a set of KEYS along the road just above access #1 they look like keys to ? not house/ or car keys they are on a zip tie	rgloft	0	765	Oct 31, 2017 by rgloft
	Why the huge CFS drop? (Preview) It appears someone closed the faucet yesterday... A 170-cfs change seems drastic for a smaller drainage. I know flows drop during the fall/winter months for a variety of reasons. But this fast? From archival research a change of 100-cfs in a 24-hour period seems normal. I imagine fishing is go...	PC20	3	1127	Oct 30, 2017 by Charlesnu
	Carp at access 5 (Preview)	lairdbaird	13	2091	Oct 30, 2017 by nclay
	Lost & Found (Preview) Didnt see another thread for a dedicated Lost & Found section so figured I'd start one. I lost my drivers license at putah today. my best guess would be in access 1 in the back corner near the port-a-john where we got set up. I usually take it out of my wallet to put in my waders incase F&G ever asks...	hellsangler	3	1122	Oct 30, 2017 by nclay
	Found: Nippers at #3 (Preview) If you lost some nippers, message me with a description and I'll get them back to you.	Greybeard	0	627	Oct 27, 2017 by Greybeard
	Volunteers needed for Saturday morning October 23 to help with side channel surveys (Preview) Greetings to all. PCT needs 2-3 volunteers on Saturday morning 9-12 noon to help with side channel transect surveys at 3 sites. Help with stream bed and water quality measurements, record data. Then go fishing! Sign up at the link below at the bottom of the spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/sp...	SK60	5	1045	Oct 26, 2017 by lightfoot
	Spawning (Preview) When do you all cut back on fishing Putah? As a newbie I want to respect the spawning fish, but I'd like to get a few more days on the Creek.	Mmyerspsu	2	962	Oct 25, 2017 by Berryessie
	a-hole kayakers (Preview) a big pod of kayakers came right on up as I was fishing the turn behind five. Dude in helmet ( on Putah?, Really? ) comes right on up on where I was casting. I asked him to show a little class but he just sneered at me. Next time that happens I am gonna start casting right at the guy. What a bunch of jerks.	mudhen	5	1384	Oct 22, 2017 by Rossflyguy
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