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California Fishing and Hunting Regs (click)

River flows  
Before going fishing, check river status by viewing the Low Flow Fishing Regulations.
  • North coast:  ​(Eel River, Mad River, Mattole River, Redwood ​Creek, Smith River and Van Duzen River)
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland/Low-Flow/North-Coast​
  • Central coast: (Russian, Gualala, Napa)
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland/Low-Flow/Central-Coast​
  • ​​South central coast: 
​​​https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Inland/Low-Flow/South-Central-Coast

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 eventually open the mouth to avoid flooding at Jenner.
USGS Water-data graph for site 11467270
Russian River near Guerneville (click for level or flow, can expand range of dates)
​  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 fill out your steelhead card before fishing!
USGS Water-data graph for site 11467000
Gualala (click for level or flow, can expand range of dates)
  • Gualala is closed by DFW if South Fork is <150 cfs , 
  • Gualala fishable about <600 cfs
USGS Water-data graph for site 11467510
​Garcia (click for level)
  • Garcia is closed by DFW if Navarro is <200 cfs .
Navarro (click for flow)
  • Garcia fishable below Navarro = 1000 cfs
  • Navarro projected level,flow taking into account the rain forcast.
USGS Water-data graph for site 11468000
Putah Creek near Winters
USGS Water-data graph for site 11454000

Lake Berryessa Water Level (Glory Hole spills at 440 ft)
https://www.scwamonitoring.com/floodmap/LBWS_Level_3Day.htm 

Flow data for Yuba Outings at UCD Property:

​Yuba River Flow below Englebright Dam including Deer Creek


​Flyfishable at if 900-1500 cfs consistently for several days and if Deer Creek <600-800.  Call Tom at Reel Anglers Fly Shop in Grass Valley for current conditions and fly selection. 
  • Yuba map
  • Fly Fishing Yuba (and Sierras) Hatch chart​​

Trinity River

Sacramento River below Keswick Dam
  • Wading access typically possible if flows <7,500cfs.
  • If using a boat to access wading, <10,000 cfs.
USGS Water-data graph for site 11425500
Sacramento River at Verona
USGS Water-data graph for site 11425500
American River at Fair Oaks
  • ​​Safe to wade at <3000cfs
USGS Water-data graph for site 11446500
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  • Store and Membership Application
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    • New Member Dues July 1 - June 30
    • Class Deposit
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    • Jeff's Shirt Sales
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    • Mike Donated items Available for Members
  • Cast Newsletter
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    • RRFF Outing Signup Sheets Access
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    • Steelhead in the Classroom
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  • Flies to Tie
  • Facebook
  • River Flows
  • Fishing Reports & River Maps
  • Club Donation Projects
  • Fly Fishers International
  • Casting, Knot Tying, Fly Tying handouts
  • Mike's Video page
  • Flyfishing Website Videos and Stories
  • Support Local Fly Fishing Businesses
  • RRFF Club History and Founders
    • Founders and Life Members
  • Board Documents
  • 2026 Winter Dinner Tickets
  • 2026 donations volunteers