Fly Fishing Report, Bell Meadow, CA

July 30, 2011
Clavey River, CA


Went flyfishing with my family to Bell meadow, to the headwaters of the Clavey River. We fished for three hours before heading out. We caught three rainbows and one brook trout. The flies used were Stimulators and Hare's Ear Nymphes. I caught two rainbows, my dad one rainbow and the brookie went to my mom.


Submitted by: Jon H.

Take Your Daughter Fly Fishing Part 2

Fly Fishing Report For Bell Creek, CA

Went fishing to Bell Creek (near Pinecrest, CA) on 7/8/11 with my friend Darrel. It was his first time fly fishing.

Where: Bell Creek at Crabtree Trailhead
Who: Jon and Darrel
What: 9 Brook Trout (8 for me and 1 for Darrel)
Pattern: VFG Nymph

We fished for five hours along about a quarter of a mile stretch of the creek, near the parking lot for Crabtree Trailhead. I caught my eight trout all out of an eddie behind a large boulder partly lying in the river. The fish were small, the biggest being 9 inches long. But there were plenty and they were hungry!


Submitted by: Jon H.

Highland Lakes, CA Fly Fishing Report

Highland Lakes, CA


Finally got my photos of fly fishing at highland lakes last summer uploaded. I know they are low quality but they were taken on an old film camera and had to be scanned in.

Fishing Info:
Place: Highland Lakes, CA
Fish: Brook Trout
Number of Fish: 10+ (Don't remember exact amount)

We fished at Highland Lakes for several hours on two different days. All the fish were caught on stonefly nymphs except for one on a mayfly imitation. The most were caught in early afternoon. The fish ranged from 8-13 inches, not bad for brookies. Enjoy the photos.


Submitted by: Jon H.

Bear Lake, Emigrant Wilderness, CA Report **September 29**

Number of Fish Caught: 2
Pattern: #12 Copper John
Location: Lily Creek, Emigrant Wilderness


Fished Lily Creek just below the log dam at Bear Lake, caught two trout, 1 rainbow and 1 Brookie. Fished for about an hour or two, but conditions worsened and we had to head out.


Report Submitted by: Jon H.

Wolf Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report **September 10, 2010**

Sean Wallentine

Sacramento, CA

Body of Water: Wolf Creek, Alpine County, CA

Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010

# of Fish Caught: 4

Species: Brook Trout

Size: Small up to 10"

Effective Flies: #12 Stimulator

Summary:

Took the family on a hike up Wolf Creek and brought the fly rod along.

Did a little fishing. Only fished about an hour or two in total; from about 12pm to 1:00pm. Perfect weather. Got VERY close to a huge mountain lion. Close call. Also caught a snake the kids played around with for a while.

Glacier Creek, CO Trout Grand Slam

Date: August 24, 2010
"Grand Slam" is four trout species in one day. Today I caught cutthrout, rainbows, browns and brook trout plus one cut-bow and all from one creek. A great day fishing.
Glacier creek is in Rocky Mountain National Park. My guide for the day was Frank Drummond, out of Estes Park Anglers. Frank also hand-crafts bamboo rods, local unique flies and can be reached by email at frank@brushcreekcane.com and phone at 303-810-4538. Also visit Frank at his web site www.brushcreekcane.com.
Method and flies: Several Dry flies including Royal Trude #14, Parachute Adams #16, PMD #16 worked well. A couple fish were taken on a dropper described as a "Frank's Special" #16.
Comments: We fished the creek about two miles up from Glacier Basin Campground. The creek is small and mostly pocket water fishing. I used a 3 wt 8.5' rod, but should have used a 7'. The creek required near surgical casting techniques to very difficult locations of very small holding areas. Without Frank pointing out these little holding areas I would have passed them by. I learned several new techniques that will aid this seasoned fisherman. Everyday fishing is a good day, but four species and one sub-species in one day from one creek is indeed special. Thank you Frank!

Way Up On The Lake Fork

Brookie Bridge

Fly Fishing near the South Lake Tahoe Area: Wolf Creek

Click on this link to view MapQuest for directions to

Wolf Creek

Visit us tomorrow for Day 2 of Fly Fishing the South Lake Tahoe Area when we feature the South Fork of the American River.

Fool's Paradise by John Gierach

John Gierach is by far, the leading author when it comes to fly fishing and all the related stories that fly fishers experience. "Fool's Paradise" is another masterpiece in his long line of literary hits. If you have not yet experienced a book written by Gierach, now is the time to start. Represented in all of his books is the notion that fly fishing is more about the travel, the friends, and the reflective stories that inevitably occur while fly fishing. This book is a must read, pick one up and enjoy.

Mirror Lake in the High Sierra

Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO Fly Fishing Report

Erik Vail

Tucson, AZ

Lake City, CO

September 2009

Caught this nice Brookie on a pond.

Brookies, Brookies, and more Brookies!

Silver Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report

Darin Wallentine

Tucson, AZ

Silver Creek, CA

September 2008

Caught 5 Rainbows and 3 Brookies

Flies Used: X-Wing Caddis #16 and Gold Bead Pulsating Caddis #18

Other Details: Fished Silver Creek south of Markleeville along Hwy 4. Used a dry/dropper for most of the afternoon. The water was very low, but still held some nice fish.

Burney Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report

Sean Wallentine

Sacramento, CA

Burney Creek, CA

September 2004

Caught 22 Rainbows and Brookies up to 14"

Flies Used: Royal Wulff #14; Beaded Prince Nymph #16; Beaded Micro Mayfly 18; Z-Wing Caddis #18.

Other Details: Fished above the falls and below the falls from the base along a well maintained path all the way to Lake Britton.

Mineral Creek, CO Fly Fishing Report

Remington

Erik Vail

Tucson, AZ

Day 2..... Mineral Creek, CO

July 2009

Fished with my boys Remington and Ethan on Mineral Creek up Million Dollar Hwy towards Ouray just past the campgrounds. Caught 3 Brookies 5" to 7".

Animas River, CO Fly Fishing Report

Ethan

Erik Vail
Tucson, AZ

Day 1..... Animas River, CO
July 2009
Fished with my boys Remington and Ethan just before Howardville, couple miles North and East of Silverton. Dirt road just before bridge. Caught 10 Brookies anywhere from 3"- 7".

Profile of Burney Creek, CA

Burney Creek is located in Northern California near the community that shares it's name Burney, CA. Burney Creek is situated near legendary fisheries, such as, the Pit River and Hat Creek. As seen in the photo above, the main attraction for Burney Creek is the 129 foot Burney Falls. The falls, river, store and campground are the focus of MacArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. The falls were once called the 8th Wonder of the World by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Burney Creek is fed by an underground spring and has a healthy population of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Fly fishing anglers above the falls will run into predominantly brookies, while below the falls and all the way to Lake Britton rainbows and browns. The lower river is a geology lesson with sections of a white powdery basalt that create stark contrasts of colors. At times, trout lying near the bottom can be seen easily against the white basalt background. Fly fishing on Burney Creek can relinquish stunning pictures of nature along with the pictures of trout caught on a fly.

Take Your Kids Fly Fishing Week Part 8

Ezra Wallentine (2&1/2 years old)

Sacramento, CA

Private Pond in Lake City, CO

June 24, 2008

He caught three Brook Trout up to 12" (with Daddy's help).

Flies Used: Streamers

Other Details: Fished with my Daddy and with my whole family.