Daves sierra fishing is as much a sierra hiking guide as it is a fishing guide. You can easily compare and choose from the 6 best sierra fly fishing books. After rambling about, feeding the dog and throwing the gear into the car i get my bearings about and shoot chris a msg. Fly fishing eastern sierra streams takes its readers to some of the finest, accessible streams and creeks in the eastern sierras. Our montana fly fishing guides offer an onthewater experience that. This 148page book by flyfishing author bill sunderland covers the entire sierra nevada, from lake almanor in the north to the kern river drainage in the south. The sierras southern california flyfishing expeditions.
In 1995 my passion turned into my profession, my internship was served under the wings of my partners from the troutfly in mammoth lakes and. Yosemite and high sierra fly fishing guides sierra fly fisher. Fly fishing for beginners fly fishing for beginners. From the foothills to the summit to the dramatic slope down along the eastside, there are vast opportunities for the angler. The best fly fishing spots in california liveabout. Sneak peak of our new fishing guide book fishin trails 2. Fly fishing eastern sierra streams, where to go, what to use, and how to get there, mike brown. Licensed fly fishing guide specializing in the waters of the. A few miles north of where rush creek crosses under hwy 395 you come to hwy 120 which travels west over tioga pass into yosemite np and then down slope into californias central valley. Mammoth lakes ca trout fly fishing guide pat jaeger based out. The sierra nevada, from yosemite national park south, through the sierra national forest, kings canyon and sequoia national parks, offer up some great fly fishing opportunities. The communication as far as where to meet, what time, being prepared was a big disconnect. Inyo county tops the list of premier california fishing destinations among avid anglers.
Learning to fly fish in the high sierra backcountry my husband, jon, and i had planned a tenday backpacking trip in sequoia national park, and i figured if he was planning on fishing, i might as well give it a try. Types of eastern sierra trout and where to find them. You can park along the road in the mountains and fish off the creek or settle at the fishing pond at the end of the road for a great view and day of fishing with the. Fly fishing tips for fall in the high sierra visitmammoth. The ecological angler fly fishing the sierra nevada. A quick, clear understanding of where to fly fish in nevada and the nprtheastern sierra no nonsense guide to fly fishing by dave stanley, pete chadwell, et al. Great book detailing the best streams in the eastern sierra. In addition to offering priceless information on fly fishing for wild trout, mike discovered a way to incorporate personal fly fishing successes and tragedies in his writings. We guide on the lower sacramento river, upper sacramento river, feather river, and northern sierra mountain small streams and lakes. The sierra nevada, from yosemite national park south, through. Your yearround fly fishing guide for yosemite and the high sierra.
Mammoth lakes and bishop fishing reports sierra trout. An uptodate guidebook, complete with maps, detailed descriptions of fishing locations, analysis of the seasonal differences which affect fishing, and fly patterns. Small creeks fly fishing with baiocchis troutfitters about fly fishing lost creeks in the northern sierra. My eyes were set on the east walker river and hot creek where i was hoping to hook into the monster browns and bows that were rumored to live there. Eric otis hein knows about as much as anyone when it comes to the fishing and watering holes in the eastern sierra. Sometimes an old standard is a better choice than a flashy new publication. A day on the water is an opportunity to learn the secrets of years of eastern sierra fly fishing experience. Remember that this chart shows the world records for fish caught on fly lines. Sierra drifters guide service fly fishing guide service. Me and my 20 year old son booked a 12 day fly fishing trip with peter. There is a fly fishing club link page with fly fishing clubs throughout california. Detailed maps and directions charts the way to the hundreds of rivers, creeks and lakes that offer some of the best fishing in the state. Our goal provide the basic information to educate those wanting to begin enjoying the sport of fly fishing.
Coogan fly fishing is a fly fishing guide service based out of northern ca. Jim crouse is still the operator and stream keeper for the preserve. You can park along the road in the mountains and fish off the creek or settle at the fishing pond at the end of the road for a great view and day of fishing with the kids. Californias best fly fishing, premier streams and rivers from northern california to the eastern sierra, chip obrien. Fly fishing guide servicemammoth lakessierratroutdoorsman. Wall of fame fly fishing the eastern sierras mammoth fly. Mammoth fly fishing adventures located in mammoth lakes, ca is the premiere fly guide to the eastern sierra area. Fishing in the eastern sierra big pine resort cottages. The rivers are two hours drive from the city and are mostly fast flowing mountain creeks in the high sierras. Before id even gotten that 9inch rainbow out of the water i was addicted to fishing.
I started this web site in 2002 with the intent to retain information about fly fishing the sierra for my personal use. These fishing books have been carefully selected because they represent the best information in their field and were written by the most qualified authors. Hike in for trout treasure in these high sierra lakes. Fly fishing the sierra is an online dealer for snowbee usa and we can provide all of their products to our customers with direct shipping from the snowbee distribution center in california. Wednesday, february 26, 2020 truckee river fishing report22520. Burks hunchback infrequens hbi burks hexagenia nymph. I moved to mammoth lakes in 1978, we fished and explored the eastern sierra extensively.
Professional fly fishing guides sierra drifters guide service. While most fly fishing location books hit the what, where and how basics this book gives you information that will prove invaluable. Hes been guiding fly fishing trips in the region since 1991 and when hes not on the water, hes been tending bar at angels restaurant in mammoth for nearly as long. Fly fishing in the sierras has been awfully wet this spring so far.
Many of these clubs are members of the fly fishers international ffi. Hwy 395 in big pine take crocker street to the west to find yourself in the big pine creek drainage. Ultimate book of fly fishing, fly fishing knots, and many more. Patterns that can stay afloat in rough water are good to have in your fly box so keep a few palmered style patterns available when fishing here. Water knowledge of streams and lakes, their anatomy, how to read water, and where the fish lie. Other fine northern california fisheries to add to your todo list include mccloud river, fall river, hot creek, and yuba river. Guided fly fishing trips are available yearround from our bozeman fly shop on the yellowstone, madison, gallatin, missouri, and jefferson rivers in addition to a few private water and small stream options as well. Spring fly fishing in the sierras alpine fly fishing. Fly fishing report eastern sierras december 1st, 2019 december 1, 2019 12. Mammoth lakes and bishop fishing reports fly fishing guide. Each fishing trip described on daves sierra fishing has been selected because it offers a rewarding experience in the mountains beginning with an interesting approach hike through spectacular scenery and always culminating with great fishing at a magnificent. Fishing in california california department of fish and. The majority of our fishing trips are traditional walk and wade guide trips and always make for a great fly fishing experience, standing in the moving water while hearing the sounds around you and feeling the waters is part of the fly fishing experience.
Fly fishing the sierra nevada mountains the sierra nevada is one of californias most beautiful and diverse landscapes. Bill sunderland has fly fished since he learned the sport. Rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss are the breadandbutter of trout fishing. The flows remain quite high in a lot of water sheds but nothing like we saw last year. Alpine fly fishing is the exclusive guide service for pleasant valley fly fishing preserve and one of only a few with rights to guide on the scerine ranch on the east walker river near bridgeport. The eastern sierras hidden alpine lakes and streams, owens river, owens valley tributaries, and annual trout derbies offer yearround reel and fly fishing. Small sierra creeks fly fishing baiocchis troutfitters. Golden trout fishing requires gaining altitude to where the scenery and trek can take your.
For more adventurous fishers th e north fork trail of the big pine creek provides access to the many pristine alpine lakes above big pine that offer excellent fishing and fly. Eastern sierras fly fishing adventure every fly fishing california book ive either scanned through or read includes a part of the state that ive always wanted to explore, the eastern sierras. Mammoth fly fishing offers expert instruction and guide services to a variety of anglers at all skill levels and abilities. Love to flyfish the eastern sierras and everywhere else.
We are the oldest fly fishing guide service in the eastern sierra. Oct 28, 2015 this summers adventures fly fishing the streams and other high sierra waters in california and nevada. The eastern sierra is home to 5 species of trout, and each one is unique and. Fly fishing books the fishing books listed here are the best selling books in each of the categories shown. Fly fish californias yosemite, sequoia and kings canyon national parks, and the majestic high sierra. Up in the mountains and the high sierra, there are blueribbon trout waters like the owens river, which can be broken up into three unique sectionsthe upper, middle. Yosemite and high sierra fly fishing guides sierra fly. We provide information, insight, and share our knowledge so you can make informed decisions on buying equipment, choosing flies, casting, and where to fish. We intensify our commitment to protecting our natural resources and endorse catchandrelease fly fishing. Each section is accompanied by a general map for reference. I specialize in catch and release fly fishing on the many beautiful rivers, streams and lakes the eastern sierras has to offer.
Yosemite sierra fly fishing yosemite national park. An uptodate guidebook, complete with maps, detailed descriptions of fishing locations, analysis of. In fact just trying to reach peter to book the trip and pay for it via email and phone was extremely difficult, in. If you are new to the sport of fly fishing or are an accomplished angler, look no further you are in good hands with coogan fly fishing. Basic fly fishing necessities are a hat, polarized sunglasses, earth tone shirt, water, sunscreen, camera, small daypack, extra layer of clothes and good walking shoes or boots. If you fish the sierra you will enjoy the fact that this book is specific to that area alone and covers each section of the sierra, both west and east, in detail. But the fish are loving it and the water is welcomed after our odd winter. The california department of fish and game stocks trophy trout at various inyo county locations. Keep this chart of fly fishing world records with you, and if you catch a recordbeater, get the fish registered at the nearest tackle shop and wait for the endorsements to roll in. Anyone who fishesor plans to fish in the sierra nevadasshould read this book from start to finish. Catching a fish is important, but learning the proper techniques of fly fishing will lead to a life time of fly fishing proficiency. Fly fishing to me is a good time spent outdoors enjoying nature with friends and family.
The morning starts off as do most days off, the alarming blaring some odd 80s song. Learning to fly fish in the high sierra backcountry. Mammoth lakes ca trout fly fishing guide pat jaeger based. Or fly fish, with a short boat ride of only about 10 to 12 miles average, for the blue water species of sailfish, dorado, blue marlin, striped marlin, and yellowfin tuna. The lower owens is more than heating up, we are now seeing some amazing fly fishing here in bishop with dry fly action on the surface as well as great nymphing and streamer fishing. Mark with fat rainbow that eat a black sculpin streamer dead drift on the east walker 2015. Small creeks are littered throughout the northern sierra and jon offers exclusive fly fishing trips for the hardiest of anglers who look for complete solitude, unbound beauty, and small wild trout.
In addition to offering priceless information on fly fishing for wild trout, mike discovered a way to incorporate personal fly. An aura hangs around californias state fish that enables it to swim through. Fly fishing, fly tying and tenkara mainly for sierra trout. Im an old coot, who is returning to flyfishing after many years of no fishing at all. Sierra drifters guides utilize top of the line drift boats, snow mobiles, and fly fishing tackle to guide you on these blue ribbon trout waters. Fly fishing guide mammoth and bishop sierra trout magnet. The palisades, big pine lakes and big pine creek provide excellent alpine fishing opportunities from april to november. With help from my dad, i caught my first stream trout in the sierras well before entering the 1st grade. Out of any season that you fly fish, spring is the season that is most dependent on fly selection. Mar 30, 2005 fly fishing eastern sierra streams takes its readers to some of the finest, accessible streams and creeks in the eastern sierras. Up the grade, near mammoth lakes california, the fabulous fly fishing water of the upper owens river steadily flow along the long valley flat. Nov 12, 2017 we are the oldest fly fishing guide service in the eastern sierra. Pyramid lake fisheries checked in with us today with this nice catch from andrew goodman on february 15. Our guide service will tailor your trip to your exact specifications and promise an amazing adventure.
A california fishing license is required for anyone 16 years or older and one day fishing licenses are conveniently available on line. My husband, jon, and i had planned a tenday backpacking trip in sequoia national park, and i figured if he was planning on fishing, i might as well give it a try. Yosemite sierra fly fishing yosemite national park 2020. Midges, caddis, mayflies and stoneflies are all big players in the fly selection game. This is a super book for trout flyfishing in the sierras. In the summer of 2011 sierra fly fisher became the first guide service in california to be granted a special use permit by the national parks service to guide sequoia and kings canyon waters including the kaweah river. Toss in some history, geological background and a bit of humor, and the result is a book that will be on the musthave list of every trout angler who fishes california. This 148page book by flyfishing author bill sunderland covers the entire sierra nevada, from lake almanor in the north to the kern river drainage in the south, and details hundreds of rivers, streams and lakes that offer good trout fishing throughout the region. The fishing books listed here are the best selling books in each of the categories shown. Lets quickly go over the major bug activity youre going to see in the spring and then well get to the top 12 fishing flies we recommend for anyone to.
The tactics of fly fishing can pertain to any number of criteria that enable the flyfisherman to have better success on the water. Faqs yosemite fly fishing guide flyfishing high sierra. It was my first flyfishing trip, and i really wasnt all that interested in learning. The online store also provides the flytying materials listed within the fly patterns. This summers adventures fly fishing the streams and other high sierra waters in california and nevada. Top 12 fishing flies for spring the catch and the hatch. And ive been a passionate california stream trout angler tossing flies, slow rolling spinners and drifting bait for nearly five decades and counting. Welcome to sierra bright dot fly fishing specialist. Describes when, where and how to fish californias premier mountain range. You never know when you could hook the big one when fly fishing.
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