Local creeks and streams?

[KillerSloth]

I just got a 2 weight rod/reel for Christmas and want to go try it out. Most of the creeks I know are closed for the season, on private property, or are inaccessible due to snow. Does anyone know of some places I can go to try out my rod on some fish? I know most of you are pretty protective of your fishing holes, especially productive creeks, so any info would be great!

Thanks!

[whatnext]

I'm new to this too but I was thinking South Fork of the American and maybe Silver Fork but make sure you check the regs. Looking at the weather you should be good for the next couple days all the way to Kyburz.

[tcorfey]

A few places you can try are American River above Folsom all forks, upper Sacramento above Shasta, Putah creek. Remember it is zero take, catch and release only, barbless hooks and artificial only.

I do not know if it is still viable after the drought we are in but there was a small pond next to Folsom High that had a descent population of panfish and small bass where you can try the new rod out.

Regs are here:
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=93497&inline

[KillerSloth]

Thanks tcorfey. I've fished the American down by the confluence a bunch of times for bass (and a little trout) but was concerned it may be a bit much for my 2 weight. I'll have to check out the upper Sac next time I'm up visiting family in Redding.

Doesn't Putah require a little heavier rod? I've been meaning to check it out with my 5 and 6 weight rods.

And thanks for the heads up on the regulations. I normally fish C&R with barbless, but always good to remind people.

I live right by Dry Creek in Roseville, but it's closed to fishing until May because of the salmon run. Definitely going to try fishing that during the open season.

[KillerSloth]

I'm new to this too but I was thinking South Fork of the American and maybe Silver Fork but make sure you check the regs. Looking at the weather you should be good for the next couple days all the way to Kyburz.

I've wanted to check out the Silver Fork, but I typically go up the 80 corridor, rather than 50. I may have to give it a try though, I've heard good things.

[Mark Kranhold]

Good advise here!! Love 2 wt. fishing, what combo did you get for Christmas?

[PV_Premier]

Not sure how you classify "local", but you could have some serious fun with a 2wt come May-Sept on the North Fork Yuba. Many of the tributary creeks that branch off of the NF are also full of small feisty rainbows. Deer Creek in Nevada county is another option but public access is limited and it's more of an April-October fishery, though it's open above Lake Wildwood all year.

[KillerSloth]

Good advise here!! Love 2 wt. fishing, what combo did you get for Christmas?

I got a Redington Butter Stick and a Ross Gunnison Reel with a Rio Trout LT WF line.

I took it out onto the North Fork of the American yesterday just to practice casting and it was a ton of fun.

Here is a picture I snapped yesterday:
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Not sure how you classify "local", but you could have some serious fun with a 2wt come May-Sept on the North Fork Yuba. Many of the tributary creeks that branch off of the NF are also full of small feisty rainbows. Deer Creek in Nevada county is another option but public access is limited and it's more of an April-October fishery, though it's open above Lake Wildwood all year.

Local for me would be 1 or 2 hours from Roseville area, but definitely willing to travel a bit farther especially during the summer. The NF Yuba is on my list to fish this summer. Any recommendations of access on Deer Creek?

[El Rey]

The Lower Moke will reopen January 1 below Comanche Res. The smolts would be fun on a 2wgt. You can also check out the Calaveras below the dam. Good small stream options this time of year. Maybe a little far south from Roseville.

Harlan

[Gregg]

Within reasonable striking distance of Roseville I like the 70 corridor along the Feather. Lots of feeder streams, beautiful landscape, and not terribly far away. If you grab a topo map look for solid blue lines with hiking trail access feeding into the North Feather, there should be a good amount of water in those stretches when the season opens this year, and plenty of willing 6-12" bows that should be super fun on the 2wt with stimulators and ant patterns.

[PV_Premier]

Re: Deer Creek I've only fished it a couple times due to the access issues. There are a couple of parks near NC that provide limited access and some large Browns are occasionally caught in downtown NC. The stretch below Scotts Flat also has some public access. Take a look at a map!

[Troutstalker55B]

Great thread you guys, creekn' is very close to me and a big passion. On my days off in summer I like to hit the small water, get away, and have fun with the lighter rods. This past summer I busted out my dad's 1965 Orvis Battenkill bamboo 7' 3/4wt. - What a hoot! For a great 2wt. I recommend the Sage "Little One", Crisp and surprisingly you can cast it a country mile.

I started fly fishing the North Fork Feather, the surrounding creeks, and most of Plumas County in 1972 with my dad. It's great country and why I lived there for 14 years. I still guide up there on select waters, then there are those I will never talk about. In regards to the North Yuba River, it is my favorite watershed in all of California. Wild canyon water. Being the top guide that has a Tahoe USFS permit for the river, I love to share with all skill levels, but for the beginner, it's the perfect classroom because they will catch fish. For the accomplished expert I can eliminate a lot of time searching; I know where many springs come into the river and run 42 to 44 degrees even in July and August.

Feel free to PM or email me with any questions you may have, I'm here to help, and share my passion for Creekn'. Enjoy the pictures.

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[KillerSloth]

Great photos and information. Thanks!

I'm really looking forward to this summer to be able to access some of these rivers/creeks.

[Gregg]

Those pics are amazing Jon. I've barely scratched the surface of the N Yuba, would love to get on the water with you this summer and explore some new spots. Will definitely be booking a day out there when the season opens.

[Troutstalker55B]

Looking forward to it Gregg, it's really fun fishing with dry flies. Some of those pictures are Gray Eagle creek, and Jamison creek. Two little jewels of eastern Plumas County. Happy New Year!

[Mark Kranhold]

Shhhh! Shhhh!:eek: