​FISHING REPORT

Updated - 10/12/26

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informationabout Lodging,​
Maps and up to the minute Stream Flows

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SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR

CALIFORNIA WATERS

Current River Condition 365 CFS and clear

Fishing Report- Fair to Good:

For experienced Putah fishermen, the area up by the bridge is accessable. There may be ways to cross over to the island at Access #5 also.  nymphing water, but guide Richard Loft reported to me the other day that' he's seen some fish coming up on caddis hatches lately. 

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On Putah, smaller the better is the general rule for fly size.  Any nymph, size #18 to #22 will work regardless of design though have different colors available to tie on.  

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Don't forget you can do well when the flows are high by stripping streamers along the steep banks.

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For inormation on how to identify a spawning redd click below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVIol18qVM8
 

It's all about nymphing on Putah so a double (or tripple) indicator fly rig with #18 to #22 nymphs will get you fish.  Try Zebra Midges in Olive, Gray, Black and Red, or WD-40s in the same  colors.  Perdigon's (ie. little Frenchies etc) in olive, red or black  seems to always work however. Fish will also eat flash back PTs , or any other mayfly pattern that's smaller than size #18.  Small Perdigon's work too. Good luck.

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Getting bored poking in and out of boutiques and tasting rooms in the Napa area?

Why not spend a day fishing  for trophy trout with one of  our guides at close by Putah Creek.  We have guides who are on the
Putah every day no matter what the season. Give us a call email inquiry to california.flyfishing@gmail.com
or click below for a listing of Putah guides.

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See Hatch Chart at bottom of page!