Lower A?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

2,000 cfs is perfect for wading.

Yes ago, Jim Freeman said, in one of his SH guidebooks, to keep moving till you find them.




The Lower American River, at this flow, has maybe 30 riffles. (a change or drop in elevation).

Captain Andy Guibord knows where they all are from running the river in a drift boat and jet boat for 30 years.


In the past 50 years in high flows, they seem to be in the top 5 miles below the Nimbus Dam.

In low flows, we saw them stop, hold up and spawn down near Sac State University.

Days are short for Winter run Steelhead.

[Smitty Fish]

Up to 6000 cfs today. I’m hoping it starts dropping this weekend. Keeping fingers crossed.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

February has been a top month in past years.

[Smitty Fish]

Anyone know water clarity since flows gone up
To 6000 cfs?

[koffler]

I have been out 5x since the beginning of January. I think I am a decent fisherman. Swinging traditional flies, indo/bobber with smaller flies. Nothing. Nothing like it was 20 years ago.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I know, we would go down to the American years ago and be on a riffle with no fish and soon start doubting our ability to catch fish.

In March/April we sometimes get some Bluebacks or wild spring run fish that are maybe 4 pounds and hot.