American River Access
One of the better ways to obtain info about the Anerican (access/fishing) is to visit or call Kiene's Fly Shop. They're loaded with local info/knowledge, friendlyand have all of the equipment, flies, etc.
The river is high right now due to releases from Folsom/Nimbus dams. The wind is due to die down tomorrow (4/20). Beyond that you can try Watt ave area, again, or go upstream from there to places like Goethe Park, Lower Rossmor Bar, Lower/upper Sunrise ave and Sailor Bar. All of these places hold Half Pounders, etc.
You'll need a local map to locate all of these places. If you're an Auto Club member, they have very good map of the Sacramento area that includes the river.
If you choose to fish nymph's, your rig is as good as any. You might want to consider changing from the egg as one of your flies. The spawn (other than for suckers) is over. A smolt pattern, leech or a wooly bugger may be a better choice.
Good Luck
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