The flows are still a tad high on the Middle Fork Feather River
in the Graeagle area, and downstream of Jamison creek the volume of water is
nearly double and very high. Water temps will vary depending if you are
downstream of a major feeder creek like Gray Eagle, Jamison, or Frazier, or
after long sections of frog water the solar radiation of the sun will heat up
the water by a few degrees. I found the water temps to be at 57 to 60 degrees.
Water is clear and looks great. The riparian habitat along the banks of the
MFFR have grown so much over the last 5 years, and this spring is probably the
most growth I have seen on the river in all my years fishing there. Like they say, just
add water and sunshine.
Hatches are light, very few golden stone shucks on the
rocks, a few caddis, little Yellow Sallies, Little Green stones, and the most
prolific bug was the tiny Blue Wing Olives (Pseudocloeon # 20).
A few rising trout, and most of the small rainbows ate Carpenter ants with
Hogan’s S&M nymph #18 as a dropper 24 inches below. Fishing pressure was
extremely light, and no human footprints in the more secluded areas. First
or second week of July will be prime time for the upper Middle Fork Feather
River, especially the evenings, and downstream near the of July.
Some of the creeks in Eastern Plumas County are starting to
draw down into shape and are fishable. Jamison and Little Jamison are ready to
go right now, while Frazier and Gray Eagle creeks are still pumping with heavy
flows. Typical small water tactics apply and are so good for beginner fly
anglers to learn from and gain confidence. Speaking of which I still have some
spots open for the August 7th Greagle Creekin Tour, inquire within
if you are interested – 530.228.0487 / baiocchistroutfitters@yahoo.com
See you on the water!
Jamison Creek ~ Plumas Eureka State Park
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