Fishable This Weekend 4/2-4/3/05

[Ueyama]

New to the American River and was wondering if the current flows are fishable this weekend. :idea:

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I would say no at 7,000 cfs.........

I just got informed by the 'governor' that the release will be down to 5,000 cfs by Tuesday, April 5th.

This is fishable but be very careful.

I like under 3,000 myself with 2,000 my favorite for wading with a 28" inseam.

[David Lee]

6700 CFS and falling - go for it , just KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN !! Don't take chances wading - your LIFE is worth more than ANY FISH .

What the heck , I'm going out there tomorrow morning ..... Let 'cha know how it goes . David

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

David, You animal......

It is different for you because this is something you are very familiar with.

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[Ueyama]

With these stronger flows, where's a safe spot? Goethe, Sailors Bar, Sunrise???

[David Lee]

There are no "safe spots" , regardless of flow - try upper Sunrise . Please remember to not take chances . Getting "rolled" in the river is terrifying at best , and fatal at worst . You can high-stick below the hatcherey without gettin' the water . Hope ya nail a few and stay dry - David

[Darian]

You might want to consider that the safest places to wade may not be accessible as the parking lots may still be flooded..... :? For example, You could easily park a Upper Rossmor Bar but probably won't be able to wade there. :( :(

On the other hand, you may not be able to park at lower Rossmor Bar or wade..... :roll: Parts of Goethe Park may be OK to park and wade..... 8)

If you don't have a boat, Fishing/wading at these river levels is mainly for commando's like David...... :P :P :P