Lower Yuba River Report 10/10/25

Lower Yuba Fly Fishing Report The Lower Yuba River has been fishing well, offering anglers both subsurface and surface action. Dry Fly Action: #16 E.C. Caddis #14 Hogan’s Yuba CrippleThese patterns have been very productive, especially midday, when fish are rising and looking up. Subsurface / Nymphing: Eggs Fox Pupa #14 Frenchies #16 Hogan’s S&M […]

Feather River Report 10/10/25

Feather River Fly Fishing Report Fishing on the Lower Feather River has been fishing well, with plenty of pods of salmon stacked thick in the Low Flow area. Anglers targeting steelhead in between these pods have had some success, with quality fish being caught. Recommended Flies: Eggs Fox Pupa #14 Hogan’s S&M #16–18 A few […]

Lake Almanor Report 10/10/25

Lake Almanor Fly Fishing Report Fishing on Lake Almanor has been excellent, with anglers averaging 12–20 fish per day in the 18–25” class. Most of the action is coming on Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and occasional quality Smallmouth bass. Techniques & Gear: Early morning: Floating pond smelt patterns on the surface Mid-morning: Switch to intermediate […]

American River Report 10-10-25

American River Fly Fishing Report Flows: 1,000 cfsWater Clarity: Clear with a slight tea tintRating: Good Fishing on the American River has been really enjoyable lately, especially for 16–18 inch hatchery steelhead. Anglers are finding success both nymphing the drops and riffles or swinging the runs with flies. Gear & Techniques: Indicator nymphing: 9’6” 6-weight […]

Delta Report 10/10/2025

Fly Fishing Specialties – On the Water ReportCalifornia Delta – October 7Report by Capt. Bryce Tedford Hello anglers, this is Bryce Tedford with Fly Fishing Specialties bringing you the latest from the California Delta! Fishing Update:Fishing this week has been mediocre—we’ve seen good action, but north winds and unusually strong tides have kept the bigger […]

San Francisco Bay Report 10/10/25

San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report Water Clarity: 0–4 ftWater Temperature: 58–64°F Fall fly fishing on the San Francisco Bay is in full swing, and the “World Series” striper bite has arrived! When tides and weather line up, fishing has been excellent—especially on the recent neap tides, which have provided perfect conditions for working the […]

Napa River Report 10/10/25

Napa River Fly Fishing Report Water Clarity: 1–4 ftWater Temperature: 69°F The Napa River has been fishing consistently this fall for fly anglers targeting striped bass. Good numbers of schoolie-sized fish are holding in the lower river, with plenty of bait still present and keeping the bite steady. Conditions are setting up nicely for an […]

American River Report 10-10-25

American River Fishing Report The American River is fishing well right now, with half-pounders, some adult steelhead, and a few salmon being caught from Watt Avenue all the way up to Sailor Bar and the Nimbus Hatchery. Both nymphing and swinging are producing fish. Swinging a sculpin pattern trailed by a caddis pupae has been […]

Sacramento River Striped Bass Report 9/30/25

Lower Sacramento River Striper Report – Chico, CA The last few days in Chico have really started to feel like fall, with overcast skies, occasional rain, and temperatures lingering in the low 70s. These changing conditions have started to affect striper fishing on the Lower Sacramento River, which has been a bit temperamental lately. Mountain […]

Feather River Report 9/11/25

Feather River Fishing ReportHowdy folks, Jon Hubbard here with Fly Fishing Specialties and Nor Cal Fly Guides. I spent my Saturday, September 6th, on the Feather River, and here’s the latest report. Current ConditionsFlows are holding steady around 700 CFS with crystal-clear water. A few salmon are staging in the system, and while the numbers […]