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2023 Fishing Regs (click)

River flows  All Calif River flows (click):
Before going fishing, check river status by calling the DFW River Closure Hotline.   If the river is near low flow closure, they can close it between normal updates.
Hot lines:
  • North coast: (707) 822-3164 (Eel River, Mad River, Mattole River, Redwood ​Creek, Smith River and Van Duzen River stream closures)
  • Central coast: (707) 944-5533 (Sonoma, Marin, Napa counties - covers Russian, Gualala, Napa Rivers stream closures)
  • South central coast: (831) 649-2886

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
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 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!
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 , (call 707-944-5533)
USGS Water-data graph for site 11467510
​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.
USGS Water-data graph for site 11468000
Putah Creek near Winters
USGS Water-data graph for site 11454000

Flow data for Yuba Outings at UCD Property:
​Yuba flow at Parks Bar Bridge 
  • Note:  For current conditions, enter current date and time and click "Get Custom Plot"
  • 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

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
  • Home
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  • Environmental
  • Facebook
  • River Flows
  • Fishing Reports & River Maps
  • Casting, Knot Tying, Fly Tying handouts
  • Mike's Video page
  • Flyfishing Website Videos and Stories
  • Support Local Fly Fishing Businesses
  • Support Our Speakers
  • Photo Galleries
    • Steelhead in the Classroom
  • Board of Directors
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  • RRFF Club History and Founders
    • Founders and Life Members
  • Board Documents
    • Link to Membership, Financial and Raffle Spreadsheets
    • Reference Documents
    • BOD Meeting Minutes
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