I just moved to Pleasant Hill from Seattle this past summer. I am spoiled having incredible river access back home.

finally scored a hall pass and decided to scout the Putah Creek area. I ran into a couple nice fly anglers today.

I just wanted to know on a general basis how safe the area is? I was parked in a lot that was nice paved and split into 2 different lots. I parked at the area on the left lot and had 2 different vehicles that made me feel uneasy. The first was a newer silver chevy equinox type SUV, the guy kept moving his vehicle back and forth to each lot, then he'd get in the back seat. never could tell what he was up to, but it was hot out. He kinda looked like a gangsta homie but very weird behavior.

then another newer car pulled up with 4 younger hispanic dudes sitting low rider style next to my car while i was rigging up. they were all just sitting there doing nothing. I felt uneasy so i left and drove up to the bridge area and fished. when i drove back, they were still there, sitting in the car. makes you wonder why someone would be there and just sit there in the car for hours.

back home we have tweakers (meth-heads) and other odd people who sometime grow pot in the woods near the rivers. occasional car break-ins etc....

Just wanted to get an idea??  Also need to get some ideas on what you guys do for personal safety when fishing alone?

Up in Seattle we are legally allowed to open carry while fishing or you can get a concealed permit but i am not certain about the side arm regs in this area. 

My preference is a good fishing buddy and a good cigar

Thanks

JD