Lower Yuba River Report 8/7/25
The Yuba has been fishing good to great lately! While some days are more productive than others, one thing’s for sure—you can’t beat the fight of those feisty Yuba trout. We’ve been finding success across multiple techniques: Hopper dropper rigs Indicator nymphing Streamers in the deeper runs Bug activity has been light overall, but the […]
American River Report 8-7-25
The American River winding through Sacramento is currently flowing at 4200 cfs. There are a few steelhead in the river but should increase in numbers over the next two months.There are stripers in the system but the numbers are way down this summer. None the less there are schooly size as well as some big […]
Lower Yuba River Report 8/5/25
Over the past week and a half hopper fishing has hit its prime for this summer in my opinion. For anglers who are willing to commit to dry or die, and are able to wait to set the hook when they get a hopper eat have been rewarded. Two skilled clients committed to a single […]
Sacramento River Striped Bass Report 8/5/25
It has been a solid summer with plenty of action chasing stripers on the river. The resident fish are hanging out in usual spots. We are seeing good numbers of fish most days with anglers who can cast and strip well, and as happens on the river we are pretty regularly having encounters with big […]
Putah Creek Report 8/3/25
Putah Creek Target Species: Rainbow Trout Fishing Method: Nymphs with IndicatorLeader Length: 7 to 12 feet CFS: 500-650 Fishing Overview: With elevated flows across the system, effective weight management is critical. Drop your split shot accordingly to maintain a natural drift and stay in the zone. Fish are still holding, but they’re often pushed to […]
Lake Berryessa Report 8/3/25
Lake Berryessa Water Temperature: 75-80Target Species: Bass Fishing Method: Top water and StreamersLeader Length: 6 to 9 feet Fishing Overview: With the recent high temperatures, the best opportunities for topwater and streamer action are in the early morning and late evening when the water is cooler and fish are more active. We’re currently not using […]
San Francisco Bay Report 8/3/25
San Francisco Bay Fly Fishing Report – Capt. Patrick MackenzieConditions: Good It’s been a breezy summer on the Bay, but we’re finally seeing things start to settle down. As the wind begins to lay down, we’re getting more consistent shots at fish and overall better conditions to work with. Water clarity is still a bit […]
Delta Report 8/3/2025
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 […]
Lower Yuba River Report 7/22/25
Lower Yuba River Trout Fishing Report Spent two days on the Lower Yuba River last week. Flows are around 2,500 CFS and gin clear. Fishing ranged from good to very good, with the main variable being angler experience. Most fish were caught on heavy nymph rigs that could get down in the deeper runs and […]
Sacramento River Striped Bass Report 7/22/25
Lower Sacramento River Striper Fishing Report Fishing Conditions:Striper fishing on the Lower Sac is currently good to very good. Bigger fish are beginning to show and feed more aggressively, and solid numbers of schoolies and smaller fish are actively working the feeding zones. Weather & Water Conditions:Unseasonably mild weather in the valley has kept morning […]
