Reported at 8am - Not much of a report as we are entering
our 6th week straight of fluctuating high water levels and varying degrees of
turbidity. Currently the Yuba is flowing at 17k, and Deer creek is at 1,750
cubes. Englebright dam is still spilling and the reservoir is at 106% of
capacity. The Skwala hatch was short lived this year, but if the flows come
down to at least 3,000 in a few weeks we could have some March Brown mayfly
action to comfort the soul. Regardless, when the flows do come down the best
strategy is going to be swinging streamers in the side water, even if the
visibility is a foot or so. Black leeches, minnow patterns, and sculpin
patterns for the grab. The only other game right now is bass in the foothill
reservoirs, Bullards Bar, Englebright, and Lake Oroville will be your best
bets. I'm not that into it, but if you want to learn more about foothill bass
hit up Hogan Brown or Chuck Ragan.
On the 19th of March I will be presenting my "High
Water Tactics" program to the Diablo Valley Fly Fishers in Walnut Creek,
Ca. This event is free and open to the public. I encourage you to come check it
out, you'll learn much and it will help you to prepare for fishing the high
flows we will be encountering from now through spring. See you there!
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