Putah Creek Fly Fishing

drhays · drhays

Hi, I fished Putah during the late 60's and early 70's. The fly fishing bug has hit me again. As a newbie, could you suggest 3 fly patterns and sizes to start my collection? Thanks, Dennis

101fish · 101fish

Ive been watchin stream flows online, it looks like it wont be too long until it is fishable? needs to drop about 2000fps, but it is droping about 700-800 a day for the past couple days. Anyone been out lately to see how it looks?

chemdoc · chemdoc

Well, I headed out this morning for a couple of hours. The good news is there were no crowds and I didn't drown. The bad news is that the water is still fast and off color and I didn't catch any fish. There was one man and his son and nephew out by the bridge at 8 am when I arrived, but they only st...

101fish · 101fish

Headed out today, fished 4 and 5, had one thing that might have been a hit, hard to tell, other than that, nothing but mud and one decent sized branch. Havnt really figured out a good tactic for the putah at high water, somehow water that quick and deep, with no boat throws me of...

KHB · KHB

I'm going to go stand on the flooded banks of Putah and drowned a few nyphms tomorrow, any takers. I just gotta go. Have I lost my mind? Am I pushing it? I know I should have someone go with me...So???? Anyone? PM me if you are interested Keith

JT · JT

I fished the creek today with KHB. The flows are still HIGH. Most of the creek is inaccessible, but there are a few fishable spots. We fished from the mouth of the little creek (across from the resort) upstream towards the dam. I landed two fish, one 16" a...

chemdoc · chemdoc

I notice that many posts enumerate the number of wild vs stocked fish caught in a particular outing, and I am interested in learning how one can confidently distinguish between the two. It isn't difficult if the fish is quite large or quite small. but those mid-range ones are a challenge. ...

Lincoln · Lincoln

I am new to the area. I just moved down from Rexburg, ID were I fished once a week on Henry's Fork. I am looking for some good trout fishing and it seems like the putah is the best around. So I am looing for some of the veteran putah fishers favorite flys to use on the creek so I can tie a few up before I go. Thank...

KHB · KHB

On occasion my father told me that when the weather gets like this and the dam is spewing water from the culvert, large schools of shad get caught in the the vortex and hit the creek above the bridge, if you are a shad guy, it might be worth heading up above the bridge with some shad gear, and poke a few of thos...

KHB · KHB

Anyone want to throw some dates around when you think we may be able to get out there and fish? I saw it flowing @ 7000cfs + this morning, and coming down ever so slightly, sure would like to get up there again. Having not fished the creek previously to this year for a bout 20yrs,&nbs...

chemdoc · chemdoc

I went up to Putah today just to see how bad it was, and yes, it looks bad. I happened to follow Bono as he checked out some of the areas, so he will probably have a detailed report later. I did post some pictures on Kiene's message board, so those of you too far away to get to the creek can check...

BROKERFLYMAN · BROKERFLYMAN

To Greg or any other creek expert. What can we expect from the creek after so much rain and high flows? Will we have to wait for awhile to let the creek settle and let the flows go down? How long might that take? I'm new to the creek and I don't know it real well. Is it just a few day's or longer? Any commen...

bono · bono

Fished the creek yesterday with my 11 year old son Nicholas and my infamous web designer Kieth,and was pleasantly surprised by the water clarity,at least up near the resort and down stream about 1/2 mi.We caught fish,not huge numbers but enough to keep us enthused.Sizes ranging from 12" to 15"avera...

blindman · blindman

I fished the creek on thrusday in-between the rain storms, the water had pretty good color till just below the bridge then turned into a mud puddle, I coudn't fish with confidence in the dirty water so I joined the crowd fishing the water around the bridge. A few guys were catching s...

Teleblue · Teleblue

I just noticed that the flows had increased substantially this morning from 75 to 154 CFS. Is this an indication that water is being released from the dam (e.g. the glory hole has overflowed)? My brother and I were considering a trip out to tomorrow afternoon, but I am worried that it might be b...

Bolden · Bolden

I was tying some streamers today, and as i went to place them in my streamer box, i couldn't find it. After looking all over the house i have concluded that it was somehow left at Putah Creek. I fished there on christmas day and did pull a wooly bugger out of the box at my car before heading to the stream. I bel...

cooter · cooter

Fished up by the bridge on Saturday morning. It was very crowded, with probably 10 guys in the hole just below the bridge. There were a number of guys, probably 6, tossing flies for the spawners sitting at the end of the run. Guys would just stand there for an hour casting for just one spawning fish till it...

ML · ML

Me and my buddy clayton went up to the creek yesterday and today. Yesterday I had hooked and landed an 18 and 12", nut i had hooked a couple of bruisers. 3 fish that were 21, 25, and I'm not sure exactly how big but it ranged from 27-29"!!! Biggest fish I've ever hooked on putah. My buddy hooked one abo...

live2fish · live2fish

Hello to all- I am a new member to this sight and have enjoyed reading your postings. I'm sure your advise will help me this weekend on the putah. I just moved back to San Mateo after living/fishing the last 12yrs in Oregon. I am going to miss it very much (the fishing is superb), but look fo...

The Sultan of Sod · The Sultan of Sod

In the market for a pontoon. But I keep hearing how great kayaks are. Can any of you share your thoughts and experiences on these two. Areas fished would be rivers, such as the american or yuba and obviously lakes and ponds. Thanks, The Sultan of Sod.

Alan C · Alan C

Dose putah creek muddy up bad after a big rain or dose the flow from the dam keep it clean, how soon after a big rain is it fishable I have a freind coming up from LA and she wants to fish this weekend. Thanks

bono · bono

Have been fishing quite a bit the last few weeks,let me rephrase that,I have been watching my clients fish quite a bit the last few weeks!And the fishing has been great with numerous fish in the 20" range a couple 23"-24" landed and a healthy fat and fiesty 28" bruiser was brought to net near Canyo...

bigjohn · bigjohn

Hi All, I am going to be heading up to Putah next week. Last time I camped at the Solano but I am a little worried about the weather. Can anyone tell me where the motel nearest to Putah is? Thanks John

Tight_Lines · Tight_Lines

I went to Putah on tuesday. Didn't see anyone hook up but heard stories of alot of hook ups but only landing a few. I was unable to get a hook up at all. Have been following the forum and used those tactics but nada! Fish were where I was fishing but couldn't hook up to save my life. Was seeing splashy rises, so...

rich · rich

I got out on the water around 10am. Just fished around the bridge. Two small bows on olive WD-40's about size 16. I was on my way up to Nevada City. Fished along the Yuba on the way home. On the yuba, the fish were taking size 8 golden stone nymphs in about 14"-22" of water. It was really exciting to watch the f...

edog7 · edog7

Just a thought maybe people shouldnt post how GREAT the fishing is all the time and dont post exactly how many fish you catch there are enough people on the creek as it is we dont need more.

flyfishfreak · flyfishfreak

First I just want to thank Greg for hosting this great resource!! Give me a call man, hopefully you dont have anymore football meetings to go to!!

Hello everyone, I am new to this board and this is my second season fishing Putah. I fished yesterday and did very well. I did well,...

chemdoc · chemdoc

It's been three weeks since I have been out to Putah, but managed a couple of hours this morning. I hooked one nice one on a black zebra and a smaller one on a red micro egg, but both came unbuttoned. I kept working the same area and landed a beautiful 21 inch rainbow, only the second fish over 2...

Clayton · Clayton

fished the creek from 9am to about 4pm. me and my buddy fished by the resort with zebra midges, pt's, hairs ear, fox poopahs and glo bugs. I hooked 4 and landed 3, biggest was about 18". saw a lot of people hookin up and a guy landed a 27" bow.

chemdoc · chemdoc

I am very pleased to see the number of posts to the forum has been increasing lately, with a lot of helpful information and many new participants as well. I was very new to flyfishing when I discovered the board in September of last year, and the information on fly selection, techni...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	nymph patterns (Preview) Hi, I fished Putah during the late 60's and early 70's. The fly fishing bug has hit me again. As a newbie, could you suggest 3 fly patterns and sizes to start my collection? Thanks, Dennis	drhays	2	714	Jan 18, 2006 by sbritten
	How long? (Preview) Ive been watchin stream flows online, it looks like it wont be too long until it is fishable? needs to drop about 2000fps, but it is droping about 700-800 a day for the past couple days. Anyone been out lately to see how it looks?	101fish	5	764	Jan 18, 2006 by sbritten
	Putah on 1/16 (Preview) Well, I headed out this morning for a couple of hours. The good news is there were no crowds and I didn't drown. The bad news is that the water is still fast and off color and I didn't catch any fish. There was one man and his son and nephew out by the bridge at 8 am when I arrived, but they only st...	chemdoc	6	846	Jan 18, 2006 by bono
	1-15 (Preview) Headed out today, fished 4 and 5, had one thing that might have been a hit, hard to tell, other than that, nothing but mud and one decent sized branch. Havnt really figured out a good tactic for the putah at high water, somehow water that quick and deep, with no boat throws me of...	101fish	3	625	Jan 16, 2006 by sbritten
	Gotta go fish (Preview) I'm going to go stand on the flooded banks of Putah and drowned a few nyphms tomorrow, any takers. I just gotta go. Have I lost my mind? Am I pushing it? I know I should have someone go with me...So???? Anyone? PM me if you are interested Keith	KHB	8	787	Jan 16, 2006 by rich
	Friday the 13th (Preview) I fished the creek today with KHB. The flows are still HIGH. Most of the creek is inaccessible, but there are a few fishable spots. We fished from the mouth of the little creek (across from the resort) upstream towards the dam. I landed two fish, one 16" a...	JT	1	764	Jan 14, 2006 by deaddrift
	Identifying Wild and Stocked Fish (Preview) I notice that many posts enumerate the number of wild vs stocked fish caught in a particular outing, and I am interested in learning how one can confidently distinguish between the two. It isn't difficult if the fish is quite large or quite small. but those mid-range ones are a challenge. ...	chemdoc	4	1110	Jan 13, 2006 by NickVA
	Favorite flys on Putah (Preview) I am new to the area. I just moved down from Rexburg, ID were I fished once a week on Henry's Fork. I am looking for some good trout fishing and it seems like the putah is the best around. So I am looing for some of the veteran putah fishers favorite flys to use on the creek so I can tie a few up before I go. Thank...	Lincoln	4	874	Jan 10, 2006 by KHB
	Shad (Preview) On occasion my father told me that when the weather gets like this and the dam is spewing water from the culvert, large schools of shad get caught in the the vortex and hit the creek above the bridge, if you are a shad guy, it might be worth heading up above the bridge with some shad gear, and poke a few of thos...	KHB	3	945	Jan 6, 2006 by Old Grouch
	When can we fish again? (Preview) Anyone want to throw some dates around when you think we may be able to get out there and fish? I saw it flowing @ 7000cfs + this morning, and coming down ever so slightly, sure would like to get up there again. Having not fished the creek previously to this year for a bout 20yrs,&nbs...	KHB	4	805	Jan 5, 2006 by BROKERFLYMAN
	Putah Creek Pictures (Preview) I went up to Putah today just to see how bad it was, and yes, it looks bad. I happened to follow Bono as he checked out some of the areas, so he will probably have a detailed report later. I did post some pictures on Kiene's message board, so those of you too far away to get to the creek can check...	chemdoc	2	1050	Jan 5, 2006 by bono
	creek conditions (Preview) To Greg or any other creek expert. What can we expect from the creek after so much rain and high flows? Will we have to wait for awhile to let the creek settle and let the flows go down? How long might that take? I'm new to the creek and I don't know it real well. Is it just a few day's or longer? Any commen...	BROKERFLYMAN	1	816	Jan 4, 2006 by bono
	recent report (Preview) Fished the creek yesterday with my 11 year old son Nicholas and my infamous web designer Kieth,and was pleasantly surprised by the water clarity,at least up near the resort and down stream about 1/2 mi.We caught fish,not huge numbers but enough to keep us enthused.Sizes ranging from 12" to 15"avera...	bono	2	930	Dec 30, 2005 by Otter
	12/29 (Preview) I fished the creek on thrusday in-between the rain storms, the water had pretty good color till just below the bridge then turned into a mud puddle, I coudn't fish with confidence in the dirty water so I joined the crowd fishing the water around the bridge. A few guys were catching s...	blindman	0	595	Dec 30, 2005 by blindman
	Flows are way up this morning (Preview) I just noticed that the flows had increased substantially this morning from 75 to 154 CFS. Is this an indication that water is being released from the dam (e.g. the glory hole has overflowed)? My brother and I were considering a trip out to tomorrow afternoon, but I am worried that it might be b...	Teleblue	5	811	Dec 30, 2005 by sbritten
	Lost Box (Preview) I was tying some streamers today, and as i went to place them in my streamer box, i couldn't find it. After looking all over the house i have concluded that it was somehow left at Putah Creek. I fished there on christmas day and did pull a wooly bugger out of the box at my car before heading to the stream. I bel...	Bolden	1	703	Dec 29, 2005 by lightfoot
	Spawners (Preview) Fished up by the bridge on Saturday morning. It was very crowded, with probably 10 guys in the hole just below the bridge. There were a number of guys, probably 6, tossing flies for the spawners sitting at the end of the run. Guys would just stand there for an hour casting for just one spawning fish till it...	cooter	3	939	Dec 28, 2005 by bono
	12/23-12/24 (Preview) Me and my buddy clayton went up to the creek yesterday and today. Yesterday I had hooked and landed an 18 and 12", nut i had hooked a couple of bruisers. 3 fish that were 21, 25, and I'm not sure exactly how big but it ranged from 27-29"!!! Biggest fish I've ever hooked on putah. My buddy hooked one abo...	ML	1	713	Dec 27, 2005 by EO
	re: streamers and wolly buggers? (Preview) Hello to all- I am a new member to this sight and have enjoyed reading your postings. I'm sure your advise will help me this weekend on the putah. I just moved back to San Mateo after living/fishing the last 12yrs in Oregon. I am going to miss it very much (the fishing is superb), but look fo...	live2fish	4	869	Dec 25, 2005 by live2fish
	watercraft (Preview) In the market for a pontoon. But I keep hearing how great kayaks are. Can any of you share your thoughts and experiences on these two. Areas fished would be rivers, such as the american or yuba and obviously lakes and ponds. Thanks, The Sultan of Sod.	The Sultan of Sod	5	844	Dec 22, 2005 by lightfoot
	How soon (Preview) Dose putah creek muddy up bad after a big rain or dose the flow from the dam keep it clean, how soon after a big rain is it fishable I have a freind coming up from LA and she wants to fish this weekend. Thanks	Alan C	2	736	Dec 22, 2005 by Alan C
	bruisers galore (Preview) Have been fishing quite a bit the last few weeks,let me rephrase that,I have been watching my clients fish quite a bit the last few weeks!And the fishing has been great with numerous fish in the 20" range a couple 23"-24" landed and a healthy fat and fiesty 28" bruiser was brought to net near Canyo...	bono	1	898	Dec 21, 2005 by sbritten
	Lodging (Preview) Hi All, I am going to be heading up to Putah next week. Last time I camped at the Solano but I am a little worried about the weather. Can anyone tell me where the motel nearest to Putah is? Thanks John	bigjohn	2	708	Dec 20, 2005 by bigjohn
	12/13/05-fishless.... (Preview) I went to Putah on tuesday. Didn't see anyone hook up but heard stories of alot of hook ups but only landing a few. I was unable to get a hook up at all. Have been following the forum and used those tactics but nada! Fish were where I was fishing but couldn't hook up to save my life. Was seeing splashy rises, so...	Tight_Lines	7	1083	Dec 20, 2005 by Flyfishing Addict
	Recent report 12.10 (Preview) I got out on the water around 10am. Just fished around the bridge. Two small bows on olive WD-40's about size 16. I was on my way up to Nevada City. Fished along the Yuba on the way home. On the yuba, the fish were taking size 8 golden stone nymphs in about 14"-22" of water. It was really exciting to watch the f...	rich	3	868	Dec 20, 2005 by rich
	just a thought (Preview) Just a thought maybe people shouldnt post how GREAT the fishing is all the time and dont post exactly how many fish you catch there are enough people on the creek as it is we dont need more.	edog7	2	776	Dec 15, 2005 by flyfishfreak
	MY opinions on Putah (Preview) First I just want to thank Greg for hosting this great resource!! Give me a call man, hopefully you dont have anymore football meetings to go to!! Hello everyone, I am new to this board and this is my second season fishing Putah. I fished yesterday and did very well. I did well,...	flyfishfreak	3	910	Dec 14, 2005 by bono
	Friday 12/09 Report (Preview) It's been three weeks since I have been out to Putah, but managed a couple of hours this morning. I hooked one nice one on a black zebra and a smaller one on a red micro egg, but both came unbuttoned. I kept working the same area and landed a beautiful 21 inch rainbow, only the second fish over 2...	chemdoc	1	725	Dec 10, 2005 by Steve Ekstrom
	Fished putah 12/3 (Preview) fished the creek from 9am to about 4pm. me and my buddy fished by the resort with zebra midges, pt's, hairs ear, fox poopahs and glo bugs. I hooked 4 and landed 3, biggest was about 18". saw a lot of people hookin up and a guy landed a 27" bow.	Clayton	0	748	Dec 3, 2005 by Clayton
	Recent Upswing in Posts (Preview) I am very pleased to see the number of posts to the forum has been increasing lately, with a lot of helpful information and many new participants as well. I was very new to flyfishing when I discovered the board in September of last year, and the information on fly selection, techni...	chemdoc	4	791	Dec 2, 2005 by EO
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