Lower American R coming down a little - 10/1 to 10/4/2017

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Project: Nimbus Dam:

Please make the following release changes at Nimbus Dam:


Date Time From (cfs) To (cfs)
10/01/2017 2100 3,500 3,350
10/02/2017 2100 3,350 3,200
10/03/2017 2100 3,200 3,100
10/04/2017 2100 3,100 3,000

Comment: Reducing flows for fall spawning

Issued by: P. Manza

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Love for it to get to 2,000 cfs for wading for Steelhead.

[STEELIES/26c3]

Love for it to get to 2,000 cfs for wading for Steelhead.

Yah that was the earlier projection cited Bill but it looks like they (BOR and DWR) reconsidered.
It will all be based on how soon the rains come this fall.
I predict the river gets to 2500 by the middle of October but if we get more than a couple rains in late October, I doubt the releases will reach the 2000 cfs mark as was forecast this summer.
One thing I know... these higher flows are sure better for the fish than the drought conditions of previous years...

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Thanks Steelies

At 72 and having a short 28" inseam I think 2,500 cfs would be good for me and maybe concentrate the fish a little with a little more

riffle water showing up.


I have my grandson and a couple other new to Half-pounder fishing guys I would love to get connected with a nice fish.

[STEELIES/26c3]

Well here you go Bill...



Date / Time
REL SCH



10/01/2017 21:00
3350 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/02/2017 21:00
3200 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/03/2017 21:00
3100 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/04/2017 21:00
3000 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/05/2017 21:00
2900 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/06/2017 21:00
2800 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/07/2017 21:00
2700 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/08/2017 21:00
2600 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/09/2017 21:00
2500 cfs
(http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/flaglist.html)



10/10/2017 21:00
2400 cfs