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Central Valley salmon and steelhead runs, such as those in California's Merced River (above), have been in decline for decades due primarily to lack of water at critical times. Phase I of the Bay-Delta Plan, in which the State Water Board is considering new flow standards for environmental water... [ READ MORE... ]
TU’s California Program releases new film and video channel, plays role in new proposed flow standards, rules to make water data more accessible and useful. Above photo: Bianchi Flowers Farm, Pescadero Creek, California central coast
By Brian J. Johnson
As summer turns to fall, we come to the... [ READ MORE... ]
Overview of the Squaw Creek meadow area
Few water bodies in America – heck, anywhere in the world – are more renowned than Lake Tahoe. This gorgeous lake is the centerpiece of a region in California’s Sierra Nevada range that offers an embarrassment of riches for outdoor enthusiasts.
Amazing... [ READ MORE... ]
The Steelhead Whisperer works his magic on the Klamath River.
By Brian Johnson
It’s the time of year to reflect on the highlights of the past twelve months. As California Director for Trout Unlimited, this retrospection is a welcome part of my job. Over my ten years with TU, we’ve had a lot of... [ READ MORE... ]
By Sam Sedillo
A child will never forget the first time he or she goes fly fishing.
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This truism was evident as Trout Unlimited hosted its third annual Sierra Trout Camp at the University of California Berkeley’s Sagehen Creek Field Station in the Tahoe... [ READ MORE... ]
By Chandra Ferrari
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “[d]o what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Many colorful quotes have been attributed to him but this is one of my favorites. It cautions against waiting for the perfect situation and moment to arise before moving forward. You could be... [ READ MORE... ]
By Dave Lass
California's Central Valley grows more than just food. Putah Creek, which drains the southeastern end of the Berryessa Snow Mountain complex of public lands an hour west of Sacramento, grows monster wild rainbow trout. This is something many anglers have known for decades, and was... [ READ MORE... ]
Steven Kerrick in full field dress, Truckee River headwaters.
By Steven Kerrick
For many, the backcountry calls up images of fine, uncrowded fishing in incredibly scenic places. But the term also suggests some remote, inaccessible place you have to hike multiple days or take a float plane to get... [ READ MORE... ]
Location: Northern California at the head of Lake Shasta
Type of stream: Freestone
Angling methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Species: Rainbow
Access: Easy and ample
Season: Year ‘round
Supporting Services: Dunsmuir
Short take: Greatest least fished trout river in America
Handicapped Access: None
Closest... [ READ MORE... ]
Location: East central California
Type of stream: Spring Creek, tailwater
Angling methods: Fly, spinning
Species: Browns, Rainbows and Carp
Access: Moderate
Season: Late April through mid-November
Supporting Services: Mammoth Lakes, Bishop
Short take: More trout per mile than anywhere else in... [ READ MORE... ]