I’ve had an eventful week as my son Joe is visiting us for my birthday, which was yesterday. Thursday night, e took us out to an east Sac Italian restaurant that I’ve passed by at least a hundred times, named Alora. All I can say is that it was an amazing experience, as I have never experienced such perfectly choreographed service by a dining room staff, from the bartender to the server to the hostess. Food was exceptional too.
This week’s heat has slowed down fishing throughout the state, though those in the know (Old Trout Bum readers) realize that the fish haven’t gone anywhere, as they are only active early in the morning and late in the day. It’s a good thing to remember that when the water gets warm, the bug activity slows down too, so the fish get more interested in terrestrials and crawdads. Another thing to remember is that when the water is warm, the fish will congregate around springs and tributaries.
This issue of the newsletter has some interesting information about southern steelhead and plans for a gold mine at Hot Creek. I also posted a great video about night fishing for huge Browns.
If you haven’t already done so, check out the new line of 11 x 14 inch prints that I now have available. Click on the link and have a look.
For those of you who are new to the newsletter, you will see that it is a hub to getting information about all things fly fishing. The following is a list of what you will find in my weekly newsletter
CLINICS: Information about my clinic schedules and clinics conducted by others.
LOCAL FLY SHOPS: News about California fly shops and upcoming events. And also a link to a list and contact information about all of the shops in California and Nevada.
NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST: Learn about what’s going on behind the scenes and also upcoming events that you may be interested in, such as a link that will show you which waters have been planted lately. Also, this is where you will find a link that will take you to the weekly updated California Fly Fishing Reports site.
NEW MAGAZINE ARTICLES: This is where I announce where my articles and photos are currently appearing. Check it out, as there are discount magazine offers for “Old Trout Bum” subscribers.
GREAT REVIEW IN THIS NEW ISSUE OF CALIFORNIA FLY FISHER
When I saw this review in the new issue, I was completely blown away. Thought I would share it with you. Read below:
THIS WEEK’S VIDEO: Every week, I scour YouTube for informational fly fishing videos that I think you will be interested in.
CONSERVATION NEWS: This is where I post information and links regarding conservation and environmental issues that I would like to bring to your attention.
TRAVEL: Information about upcoming hosted travel schedules operated by my friends at www.Fly-FishingTravel.com is posted here. Occasionally, I will post information about a trip that I will personally host.
FISHING LICENSES: Purchase your California fishing license here. Additionally, a link is provided that will take you to my user-friendly version of the CDFW SPECIAL REGS. section that will save you a lot of time getting the infor you want.
CDFW FISH PLANTING SCHEDULE: find out which waters have been stocked this week.
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Local Water Orientation Clinics are where I show you how to fish our area waters. The fall schedule is posted below. The fall clinics begin a little more than a month away, so don’t hesitate to sign up as early as you can.
During the clinics, we travel the waterway where I show you where the fish hold and when to fish. We also discuss flies, equipment, and techniques for fishing Steelhead, Stripers, and Shad.
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LIST OF CALIFORNIA & NEVADA FLY SHOPS
Ted Fay Fly Shop in Dunsmuir, CA, has just changed hands. Bob Grace who has owned the shop for twenty-nine years, has turned over the reins to Cory Allen and Jessica Kenny. Bob will continue working in the shop part-time for the foreseeable future. When you are in the area, stop by and say hi to Cory and Jessica.
New Fly Shop in the Bay Area. CrossWaterCreek Fly Shop in Lafayette CA The East Bay has a new fly shop, and it’s quite a showplace. It’s worth the time to stop by and say hello. Check them out at www.crosswatercreek.com
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NEWS OF INTEREST
Latest on Nor-Cal fishing: Shad fishing is over, but there are still a lot of stripers in the tailwaters. If you haven’t fished for these behemoths, you don’t know what you’re missing. The CDFW has been busy planting. In addition to CDFW planting several of the counties, such as Alpine and Mono, have stocking programs too. Temperatures a re blistering here in the valley and in the 80s (which is hot) up in the Sierra; therefore, the good fishing is going to be before 11 am and after 4 pm. Try to avoid midday, as when the water is warm, the fish tire out easily and sometimes don’t survive.
TO FIND OUT WHEN YOUR FAVORITE WATER WAS LAST PLANTED, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FishPlants/PublicPlantSearch
FOR THIS WEEK’S FLY FISHING REPORT
log on to the link below
Note that as the summer progresses many Sierra waters will warm up to temperatures that will stress caught fish. To find out which waters are affected, click below to keep up to date on Hoot Owl closures instituted by the CDFW and NDOW:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland/Hoot-Owl#current
Nothing new this week, but there will be several events coming up as we get into summer.
My photo essay on Highway 395 fishing is in the current issue of Gray’s Sporting Journal. For an outdoor photographer, having a photo essay in Gray’s, is kind of a big deal.
The new issue of American Fly Fishing magazine is now on the racks, and it contains a series of images that I took on the San Juan which illustrate a story (not written by me) about the river and the fabulous Soaring Eagle Lodge located at river’s edge.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
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NEW - Unauthorized introduction of invasive non native fish. Here is an interesting article on problems the in the state of Montana
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/montana-trout-fisheries-face-growing-threatNEW - Plan to establish a gold mine near Hot Creek NEW
Here is some updated info on the state of the lower Yuba River after the recent penstock failure up at Cooper Powerhouse. https://www.facebook.com/YubaWater
Lower Yuba Daguerre Dam bypass - NEW
Currently striped bass, sturgeon and shad are blocked from reaching the section of the Lower Yuba River upstream from the Daguerre Point diversion dam. Thoug there is a fish ladder, only salmon and steelhead can ascend it which is one of the reasons that the river has one of the most prolific populations of wild Rainbows in the state. The plan to build a bypass around the dam will allow voracious stripers to reach the upper river where a feast of Rainbows awaits them. By clicking on the California Fly Fisher link below you can read all about it and find out how you can help stop this poorly hatched plan.American River project to remove 4 miles of trees.
Click here for a complete update on how our fight against the Army Corps of Engineers is progressing:
https://mailchi.mp/73574fdae2df/ar-parkway-case-updates-12755767?e=4036c63bc1SoCal Steelhead
Click on the link below and learn all about the efforts being made to maintain the population of the world’s most threatened indigenous Steelhead.
https://mavensnotebook.com/2026/06/17/courthouse-news-judge-upholds-protections-for-southern-california-steelhead-trout/
No schedule has been posted as of yet, but as soon as it is, I’ll have information about 2027 trips here
Yellowstone River & Spring Creeks-POSPONED
Other commitments have gotten in the way of doing a trip this year. I’ll do my best to put this trip together for 2027. Stay tuned.
GREAT VIDEO ABOUT DRY FLY FISHING ON THE GREEN RIVER IN UTAH.
If any of you are looking for a relatively inexpensive true “Bucket List” trip, check out this video.
Click below to purchase your 2026 California fishing license
“USER FRIENDLY” CALIFORNIA SPECIAL REGS SYNOPSIS
Click below if you would rather not waste a lot of time scrolling through the CDFW PDF version of the regulations, looking for the special regulations on CA waters.
Click below to see my more user-friendly version of the special regulations
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