The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Went to my favorite spot near beardsley reservoir over the weekend. We thought we might beat the beginning of the run off, but managed to get there just in time for what I can best describe as a flood. flows were around 3200 and rising. I find this area fishable up until about 1200.

Fly Fishing was basically not an option. Not that there weren't some slow areas, but they were difficult to reach and deep, with no risers or any indication of fish.

Luckily, we brought plenty of beer and a few spinner rods. In fact, I did see another camper pull in a 22 inch brown fishing a rooster tail. Every river I saw in the area is extremely high and borderline dangerous.

Not sure if Buzz is still on the board, but assuming he lives in that area still, he can vouch.

Sammy,

I was up there Easter Saturday, and it was nuts. Water roaring over the spillway way high.

It'll settle down by August, I suppose....

I'm sure it will put the three forks of the stan in great condition. There are plenty of deep holes in each fork for the fish to get away from the trees, flows, rocks, etc...

It's just looking like it'll be a looooong time til things will be at a reasonable level. Ah well... Time to work hard and make enough gas money to get out there in a few months.