After a sunny first week or so of the opening season, we have had some needed rain and overcast conditions the last 4 days.  We have had some great fishing on all waters so far this season, and fishing will only improve. 

 

Here is a summary of the current fishing conditions on the trout streams of Nor Cal:

 

Fall River:  There were some fishable hatches in the afternoon on the overcast days, which presented some dry fly opportunities.  Nymphing has been pretty tough overall.  Sinking line techniques have worked ok at times.  Dry fly fishing and nymphing will improve as the weed beds continue to grow and provide more cover for fish and insect hatches.  Mega crowded on weekends.

 

The Mac:  Mornings have been slow, but afternoons have provided some great dry fly fishing as well as nymphing.  Flows are perfect for this time of year.  Crowded on weekends.

 

Pit: Exciting wading can provide some great nymphing.  Low crowds.

 

Hat Creek: Fishing is ok.  Some dry fly targets in the afternoon in the flat water.  Get used to the size of fish...this isn't 1982.  Pressure is high in all of the bumpy water, solitude in the flat water.

 

Small streams: Superb dry fly fishing in summertime flows.  Low crowds.

 

Baum Lake, Burney Creek, Cassel:  Good streamer fishing.  Barren of truck trout at the moment...all are dead after the opening week slayfest.