Im an old coot, who is returning to flyfishing after many years of no fishing at all. I specialize in catch and release fly fishing on the many beautiful rivers, streams and lakes the eastern sierras has to offer. 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. 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.
And ive been a passionate california stream trout angler tossing flies, slow rolling spinners and drifting bait for nearly five decades and counting. Learning to fly fish in the high sierra backcountry. Out of any season that you fly fish, spring is the season that is most dependent on fly selection. 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. Jim crouse is still the operator and stream keeper for the preserve. 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. Fly fishing eastern sierra streams, where to go, what to use, and how to get there, mike brown.
This is a super book for trout flyfishing in the sierras. Fly fishing eastern sierra streams takes its readers to some of the finest, accessible streams and creeks in the eastern sierras. Californias best fly fishing, premier streams and rivers from northern california to the eastern sierra, chip obrien. 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. We guide on the lower sacramento river, upper sacramento river, feather river, and northern sierra mountain small streams and lakes. Fly fishing in the sierras has been awfully wet this spring so far. Sierra drifters guide service fly fishing guide service.
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. But the fish are loving it and the water is welcomed after our odd winter. 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. A california fishing license is required for anyone 16 years or older and one day fishing licenses are conveniently available on line. The sierras southern california flyfishing expeditions. The palisades, big pine lakes and big pine creek provide excellent alpine fishing opportunities from april to november.
Remember that this chart shows the world records for fish caught on fly lines. The ecological angler fly fishing the sierra nevada. We are the oldest fly fishing guide service in the eastern sierra. 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. 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. Yosemite sierra fly fishing yosemite national park. Types of eastern sierra trout and where to find them. We provide information, insight, and share our knowledge so you can make informed decisions on buying equipment, choosing flies, casting, and where to fish. Eric otis hein knows about as much as anyone when it comes to the fishing and watering holes in the eastern sierra. It was my first flyfishing trip, and i really wasnt all that interested in learning. Licensed fly fishing guide specializing in the waters of the. 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. The morning starts off as do most days off, the alarming blaring some odd 80s song. 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.
Midges, caddis, mayflies and stoneflies are all big players in the fly selection game. 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. 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. Up the grade, near mammoth lakes california, the fabulous fly fishing water of the upper owens river steadily flow along the long valley flat. You can easily compare and choose from the 6 best sierra fly fishing books. Catching a fish is important, but learning the proper techniques of fly fishing will lead to a life time of fly fishing proficiency. An uptodate guidebook, complete with maps, detailed descriptions of fishing locations, analysis of the seasonal differences which affect fishing, and fly patterns. Our guide service will tailor your trip to your exact specifications and promise an amazing adventure. I started this web site in 2002 with the intent to retain information about fly fishing the sierra for my personal use. Yosemite and high sierra fly fishing guides sierra fly fisher. Fishing in the eastern sierra big pine resort cottages.
Describes when, where and how to fish californias premier mountain range. The best fly fishing spots in california liveabout. Wednesday, february 26, 2020 truckee river fishing report22520. In addition to offering priceless information on fly fishing for wild trout, mike discovered a way to incorporate personal fly. Mar 30, 2005 fly fishing eastern sierra streams takes its readers to some of the finest, accessible streams and creeks in the eastern sierras. Water knowledge of streams and lakes, their anatomy, how to read water, and where the fish lie. Anyone who fishesor plans to fish in the sierra nevadasshould read this book from start to finish. You never know when you could hook the big one when fly fishing. Coogan fly fishing is a fly fishing guide service based out of northern ca. Each section is accompanied by a general map for reference. The tactics of fly fishing can pertain to any number of criteria that enable the flyfisherman to have better success on the water. 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. Fly fish californias yosemite, sequoia and kings canyon national parks, and the majestic high sierra.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Welcome to sierra bright dot fly fishing specialist. Inyo county tops the list of premier california fishing destinations among avid anglers. While most fly fishing location books hit the what, where and how basics this book gives you information that will prove invaluable. After rambling about, feeding the dog and throwing the gear into the car i get my bearings about and shoot chris a msg. 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. Ultimate book of fly fishing, fly fishing knots, and many more. The online store also provides the flytying materials listed within the fly patterns. From the foothills to the summit to the dramatic slope down along the eastside, there are vast opportunities for the angler. Your yearround fly fishing guide for yosemite and the high sierra. 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. Fly fishing guide servicemammoth lakessierratroutdoorsman. The fishing books listed here are the best selling books in each of the categories shown. The communication as far as where to meet, what time, being prepared was a big disconnect.
Bill sunderland has fly fished since he learned the sport. Top 12 fishing flies for spring the catch and the hatch. Oct 28, 2015 this summers adventures fly fishing the streams and other high sierra waters in california and nevada. A day on the water is an opportunity to learn the secrets of years of eastern sierra fly fishing experience. Fishing in california california department of fish and. The flows remain quite high in a lot of water sheds but nothing like we saw last year. In fact just trying to reach peter to book the trip and pay for it via email and phone was extremely difficult, in. The california department of fish and game stocks trophy trout at various inyo county locations. 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. Sneak peak of our new fishing guide book fishin trails 2. Fly fishing tips for fall in the high sierra visitmammoth. 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. 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.
An uptodate guidebook, complete with maps, detailed descriptions of fishing locations, analysis of. Fly fishing guide mammoth and bishop sierra trout magnet. Small sierra creeks fly fishing baiocchis troutfitters. These fishing books have been carefully selected because they represent the best information in their field and were written by the most qualified authors. 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. Love to flyfish the eastern sierras and everywhere else. Mammoth fly fishing offers expert instruction and guide services to a variety of anglers at all skill levels and abilities. With help from my dad, i caught my first stream trout in the sierras well before entering the 1st grade. Professional fly fishing guides sierra drifters guide service. I moved to mammoth lakes in 1978, we fished and explored the eastern sierra extensively. 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. Fly fishing the sierra nevada mountains the sierra nevada is one of californias most beautiful and diverse landscapes.
Daves sierra fishing is as much a sierra hiking guide as it is a fishing guide. Mark with fat rainbow that eat a black sculpin streamer dead drift on the east walker 2015. Mammoth lakes and bishop fishing reports sierra trout. Yosemite sierra fly fishing yosemite national park 2020. Small creeks fly fishing with baiocchis troutfitters about fly fishing lost creeks in the northern sierra. Fly fishing books the fishing books listed here are the best selling books in each of the categories shown. The eastern sierra is home to 5 species of trout, and each one is unique and. Golden trout fishing requires gaining altitude to where the scenery and trek can take your. 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 rivers are two hours drive from the city and are mostly fast flowing mountain creeks in the high sierras. Wall of fame fly fishing the eastern sierras mammoth fly. 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.
There is a fly fishing club link page with fly fishing clubs throughout california. 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. Fly fishing report eastern sierras december 1st, 2019 december 1, 2019 12. Nov 12, 2017 we are the oldest fly fishing guide service in the eastern sierra. Hike in for trout treasure in these high sierra lakes.
We intensify our commitment to protecting our natural resources and endorse catchandrelease fly fishing. 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. Yosemite and high sierra fly fishing guides sierra fly. Before id even gotten that 9inch rainbow out of the water i was addicted to fishing. Fly fishing for beginners fly fishing for beginners.
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. 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. Our montana fly fishing guides offer an onthewater experience that. Mammoth lakes and bishop fishing reports fly fishing guide. Rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss are the breadandbutter of trout fishing. Pyramid lake fisheries checked in with us today with this nice catch from andrew goodman on february 15. Mammoth lakes ca trout fly fishing guide pat jaeger based.
Our goal provide the basic information to educate those wanting to begin enjoying the sport of fly fishing. The eastern sierras hidden alpine lakes and streams, owens river, owens valley tributaries, and annual trout derbies offer yearround reel and fly fishing. An aura hangs around californias state fish that enables it to swim through. Great book detailing the best streams in the eastern sierra. Fly fishing to me is a good time spent outdoors enjoying nature with friends and family. Spring fly fishing in the sierras alpine fly fishing. Mammoth lakes ca trout fly fishing guide pat jaeger based out. Other fine northern california fisheries to add to your todo list include mccloud river, fall river, hot creek, and yuba river. 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.
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. Burks hunchback infrequens hbi burks hexagenia nymph. Mammoth fly fishing adventures located in mammoth lakes, ca is the premiere fly guide to the eastern sierra area. Me and my 20 year old son booked a 12 day fly fishing trip with peter. Fly fishing, fly tying and tenkara mainly for sierra trout.
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