​FISHING REPORT

Updated - 4/4/25

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

Current River Conditions: 838 CFS

Fishing Report-Poor: Flows are still too high for most fishermen to wade safely.  The problem has a lot to do with ones ability to cross over the the north side of the channel and river at Access #5.  Keep checking back and I will let you know when conditions improve. Putah guide Richard loft said that he and his client did well on Wednesday nymphing along the edges.  In high flows, the fish hang out in the slower water along the edges so dragging streamers (Sculpin patterns) can be productive. 

Remember that there is a voluntary closure that occurs between December 1st and March 1st  to protect winter spawning Rainbows.  Being that the closure is voluntary, you have every right to fish on the creek but be sure you know how to identify spawning redds so you can avoid them. 

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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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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!