Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta Report:
Summer fishing has been going strong, from June 15-September 15 I turn my focus to Topwater Largemouth & Smallmouth bass excursions. These 5hr 1/2 day bass trips are a great way to get new anglers into the sport as well as a blast for seasoned veterans who just want to have fun! Watching Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass explode on a Fly can be a blast! Smallmouth fishing has been picking up the last few weeks so I have been chasing both Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass depending on the day & the guests on the boat.
That said, I have two options during the summer; Option 1(Smallmouth focus): There is one section/launch of the Delta that has a bunch of Smallmouth with a small side of Largemouth but it is primarily smaller fish, lighter rods, smaller flies & easy/fun fishing. Also well protected from the wind & we start a bit later on this trip(7-7:30am). Option 2(Largemouth Focus): The other section/launch is just to target Largemouth, primarily larger fish, heavy rods, big flies & more challenging fishing overall. This area is open to the wind so that can be an added challenge. Generally start earlier on this trip(6am-7am).
Summer & Fall are all but booked up at this point, just a few remaining days for the season:
Open Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass 1/2 Day Trips:
Aug: Booked
Sept: 9
Open Fall Striper 3/4 or Full Day Trips:
Sept: 18, 19
Oct: Booked
Nov: Booked
Dec: 2, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19
