Long time lurker here, thought this was worth a mention. I fished nearish the bridge for several hours today (caught one that shook the hook just as my net went in the water, still a great day though!). As I was leaving I saw a guy on the Canyon Creek Resort side fishing with spinning gear and a bobber. I didn't see any bait cans but there was a possibility he was breaking the rules.  He was with 3-4 very young kids so I didn't feel the need to holler across the creek at him.  I don't like to embarass a guy in front of his kids, especially if I'm not 100% about what he's up to. I left and went accross the bridge to the campground to speak with the store manager and reminded him about creek regulations. Store manager said he knew that they're not supposed to use bait but I told him there might be someone out there right now breaking the rules and that they should remind all campers of the regs.  The guy at the store spoke to another camp employee about it just as I was leaving.

I have been fishing Putah for about 5 years now and I'm certain that most of the bait fishers and rule dodgers are coming from that campground. Do rangers do checks for lisences on that side? Anyone else have info on this?

I understand some here may think that I should have called the guy who was fishing out but big picture-wise I want the campground personnel to do that. I feel that if they can have such a huge swath of land off limits to non-members then they can patrol it and do their part. (not that I'm bitter or anything )

-G.R.W.