A real quick info update, if you are looking to email me please use the following email address:
This is the new email address for Nor Cal Fly Guides and I look forward to hearing from you.
On to the fishing report:
Well, over the past few weeks, the fishing in Nor Cal has really turned on. The salmon are showing up in good numbers, some are starting to spawn and you know what that means, its "EGG BITE TIME". With cooler temps to come, the fishing will only get better, which is hard to believe as the fishing is pretty darn good right now.
Feather River
Flow: 800cfs in Low Flow
Temp: mid 50's
Clarity: Clear
The Feather has really turned on in the past week, and that's mainly due to the large push of salmon over the past few weeks. With many redds being built, and even a few salmon paired up and more salmon showing up, its only going to get better. We are seeing some quality steelhead spread throughout the Low Flow Section, and the majority of them are taking an egg imitation. While the "egg bite" isn't on fire yet, they are eating the egg on a regular basis, give it another week and the fish will be egg crazy. Over the next month, the Feather will be your local go to steelhead fishery. Its looking to be a great fall fishery. Not many available dates remain between now and the end of Nov, if you are looking to book during the egg bite, book now.
Yuba River
Rating: Good
Flow: 800cfs
Temp: mid 50's
Clarity: Clear
The Yuba was a bit tough over the past few weeks, mostly due to the ever dropping flows. Now that the flows have settle and the fish found there new feeding lanes, the fishing has been getting better. With a few salmon starting to spawn, there is a small egg bite happening, but with more salmon on the move, and a good number still below the weir, give it another week or two and the Yuba will be in full fall swing. If you are looking to get out for a few hours, this will be your go to trout fishery for the next month or two. If you are looking too book a trip, I dont have many available dates remain between now and the end of Nov. If the egg bite is what you want, book now
Rating: Good to Getting Better
Flows: 450cfs
Temp: low 50's
Clarity: Clear
The Trinity is really starting to pick up. I had a week of trips during mid Sept, mostly swinging, but a few nymph trips as well, and what we saw as the week progressed is that the fishing only got better. Lots of smolts to hand, but there where some bruisers hooked, landed and lost. My last guided trip yielded some good numbers of adult steelhead, as well as many fresh fish fishing moving up river through the tailouts. With cooler temps about to hit the Trinity, the fishing is about to heat up. If you are looking to do a multi day trip, this is the place to be. October and November is always a great time on the Trinity, especially if you like to swing. This is where you can not only get fish on the swing, but the water temps are still warm enough to get them swinging on top. Personally, this is the time of year I like swinging on the T. I still have a few available dates in October and November if you are looking to book a trip.
Lower Sac
Rating: Great
Flows: 7300cfs
Temps: low 50's
Clarity: Perfect
The Lower Sac never ceases to amaze me, and its only getting better. Lots of great fishing to be had right now, some big fish battled, some battles won, some lost, but all in all, the Lower Sac is the place to be. The salmon are showing themselves all throughout the system and in due time the egg bite will be on, but this doesn't mean they wont eat them now (hint hint). I think the pre-egg bite can give an angler some great fishing before all the crowds. Just as the first few salmon show up and start redd-ing up, the trout go nuts for the thought of eggs, so I always start throwing eggs early and it flat out works. Look for the Lower Sac to get "epic" early to mid Oct, and if you are not up there, you will truly miss out. I still have a few prime dates available between now and the end of Nov, if you are looking to book, now's the time.
American River
Rating: Not Bad/Not Great-worth a look
Flows: 1500cfs
Temps: mid to upper 50's
Clarity: Perfect
Dont pass on the American quite yet, there is some ok fishing happening right now. With just a month left before the under stretch closes, this is the time to be out there fishing the American. There is always an early push of fall/winter steelhead the love to take flies on the swing, and October is the month to test that out. These fish are spread throughout the entire system, from Paradise all the way to Nimbus, and there are some bruisers cruising. Most fish are 16-22", but some fish pushing 10lbs are in as well. Like I said, great time to swing for these spunky fish, think more spring time steelhead as far as flies and where/how to target them. If swinging isnt your thing, dont worry, these fish eat nymphs like skittles. Some of the best fishing can be right before the closure on Nov 1st. Get out there now while the fishing is good.
Available Egg Bite Dates
Nov 7,8,9,10,25,26,27,28,29
Other available dates
Dec 1,2,3,4,5,15,16,17,18,19,20
Available Trinity Dates
Oct 18,21,26
Nov 16,17,21,22
Dec 9,10,11,12,13,14
For future dates, please email or call and let me know what you are interested in. Dont forget the first of the year is just around the corner.
If you would like to get out in October/November, even if I dont have availability, dont worrry, just contact me with your dates, and Ill set you up with another great guide.
If you have never experience the "Egg Bite" in Northern California, you owe it to yourself to come and check it out, its something that cant be explained, only experienced. With only a few days remaining, if you are looking to book a trip contact me as soon as possible.
Once again thank you for all your support
I look forward to our next trip together
Good Luck and Tight Lines
Brian Clemens
PS: I have recently purchased a new phone, as my old one decided to do a hard reset on me and I lost a good number of your phone numbers. If you get a second, please email me your contact info again, that way I can updated your number. Sorry for the inconvenience, I promise this time, I will back everything up.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER
KEEP THOSE LINES TIGHT
KEEP THOSE LINES TIGHT
Brian Clemens
NOR CAL FLY GUIDES
530-354-3740
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*Due to the high volume of bookings, Nor Cal Fly Guides is unable to hold a date(s) for more than 24hrs unless a specific agreement is made. All bookings are done on a first come first serve basis.*