​FISHING REPORT

Updated - 8/13/26

Scroll down for links to information about Lodging,​
Maps and up to the minute Stream Flows

Current River Condition 561 CFS and clear

Fishing Report- Fair:

The flows are still high.   Pretty much the only wadeable water is going to maybe be found at either the bridge or at access #5.  Be careful.   Putah guide Richard Loft says to expect the flows to be high for the next couple of weeks after which they should drop around the first week of September.  With the high flows, there are probably plenty of fish in the system so fishing sould be good in a couple of weeks.  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

Some General Information About The Flies That Work On Putah

Because of all the recent rains, worm and terresterial (worms and beetles etc) will work well right now, in addition to the usual small midge patterns. 
 

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 here and we will set you up.

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See Hatch Chart at bottom of page!