Fishing Regs (click)

River flows  All Calif River flows (click):
Before going fishing, check river status by calling the DFW River Closure Hotline. 
North coast: (707) 822-3164
Central coast: (707) 944-5533
South central coast: (831) 649-2886

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Russian River Level at Jenner Bridge

When the mouth is open, NAVD88 gauge height normally varies with the tides between 3-8 feet.  When it goes above that level range, the mouth is probably closed.  Sonoma Water will usually open the mouth to avoid flooding at Jenner.

• To get latest level, text 11467270 to WaterNow@usgs.gov or send email to WaterNow@usgs.gov, with Subject: 11467270

Russian River near Guerneville (click for flow)
​  Click for projected level taking into account the rain forcast.

• Typically flyfishable below 1200 cfs at Guerneville Bridge.
• River closed by DFW at <300 cfs at Guerneville Bridge (Be sure to call 707-944-5533 before you fish)  
• To get latest level or flow, text 11467000 to WaterNow@usgs.gov or send email to WaterNow@usgs.gov, with Subject: 11467000
• Be sure to fill out your steelhead card before fishing!

Gualala (click for flow)

• Gualala is closed by DFW if South Fork is <150 cfs , (call 707-944-5533)

​Garcia (click for level)

• Garcia is closed by DFW if Navarro is <200 cfs (call (707) 822-3164)

Navarro (click for flow)

• Navarro projected level,flow taking into account the rain forcast.

Putah Creek near Winters

Yuba (click for flow) , Yuba near Smartville is around the Hwy 20 bridge.

• Flyfishable if 900-1500 cfs consistently for several days and if Deer Creek <600-800.  Call Tom at Reel Anglers Fly Shop in Grass Valley or call Clay Hash for current conditions and fly selection. 
• Yuba flies and map

Sacramento River below Keswick Dam

Sacramento River at Verona

American River at Fair Oaks

• ​​Safe to wade at <3000cfs

January 2021 Steelhead Clinic Link

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Steelhead Signs Link

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Fishing Reports:
Kienes Fly Shop - Many reports
​Confluence Outfitters - Northern Calif
The Fly Shop - Northern Calif
Jon Baiocchi - Northern Calif
Lost Coast Outfitters - Northern Calif and Beyond
Sierra Drifters - Eastern Sierra
Matt Heron - Truckee and Lake Tahoe Area
Mountain Hardware & Sports Truckee - Lake Tahoe River and Lakes
The Troutfitter - Eastern Sierra

Streamtime Maps - click on publications   or laminated
American River
Eel River
Feather River
Feather River North Fork
Gualala/Garcia Rivers
Klamath River
Mattole/Navarro RiversRogue River
Russian River
Sacramento River-Lower
Sacramento River-Upper
Smith/Chetco Rivers
Trinity River
McCloud River

4/3/2021 new- link to 5-7 minute FLYOVERS OF 10 CALIFORNIA RIVERS

DIY Redding Area Flyfishing Guide