What about Putah Creek?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

It is a famous winter fishery.

Most use light rods with tiny nymphs.

It has a low flow in the winter.

They have good regs on it now and have been working on it.

Anyone been over there?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Hello Bill,

things seem to be getting better slowly but surely. We are seeing an increase in small fish (8to12") but not a lot of larger fish. All the fish seem very healthy as well. We definitely need a good flushing of the creek though as there is a lot of silt. I am concerned about heavy flooding rains this year (el Nino) because of the fire damage on the south side of the creek. The entire watershed was completely scorched and I'm worried about erosion and silt choking out putah and lake solano. How has retirement been treating you?

Greg

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Thanks for the heads up Greg

Veteran Putah Creek guide Greg Bonovich is very involved in the drainage and has a good feel for it's condition.

http://www.putahcreekflyfishing.com/

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Kiene's American info on Putah Creek

http://www.kiene.com/portfolio-view/putah-creek/



Putah Creek Trout Organization

http://www.putahcreektrout.org/



Putah Creek Council Organization

https://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/

[Mr T]

Fished it Saturday for a few hours. No large fish, all small, 6-10 inch. Place feels different than it used to, and the snails are everywhere.

[Rob Russell Fly Fishing]

Spent the Summer and Fall guiding the creek; here is my two cents.... www.rrflyfishing.blogspot.com

Putah is an amazing place! Much thanks to all that have provided effort towards its restoration...

[Rossflyguy]

Spent the Summer and Fall guiding the creek; here is my two cents.... www.rrflyfishing.blogspot.com

Putah is an amazing place! Much thanks to all that have provided effort towards its restoration...

Agree 100%. By the way Rob we gotta do some swinging on the Yuba.

[Blueracer]

Any thoughts on avoiding it completely during the winter spawning months?