Putah Creek

FISHING REPORT

Updated - 5/26/25

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Maps and up to the minute Stream Flows

Current River Conditions: 483 CFS

Fishing Report-Poor to Fair: Putah guide Richard Loft (707)2944738 reports that fishing hasn't been very good this past couple of weeks. Access is somewhat limited due the persistance of high flows though it is possible to wade to the island down at Access #5.

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

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

Best patterns are going to be midges and small may fly patterns. Slowly retreiving a small olive or brown strreamer might work well. Fish should be on the spawn soon so it's best to keep your eyes out for redds and try to avoid them. If you don't know what a redd looks like click on the link below.

Some General Information About The Flies That Work On Putah

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) 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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