Lots if Pressure on the San Joaquin Fly Fishing is Fair to Good

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
9-29-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows are low but stable.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Flows are lower, sneak up on your fish and stay light on your feet! Try to wear neutral clothing colors. Make sure your fly is floating high, been seeing a lot of rejections cause the fly was sitting in the film instead of riding on top. Try a dry dropper with a small micromayfly.

Recommended Flies:

Dries:

Parachute Adams #16-18, Kaufman Stimulator #16-18, Yellow Humpy #16-18, Chernobyl Ants, Grasshoppers

Nymphs:
Copper John Red #18, Bead Head Prince Nymph #18, Olive Micromayfly #16, Pheasant Tail #18, Hares Ear #16

Streamers:
Docs Twin Lakes Special #12 Black/Olive/Brown

Guides Hint:
Lots of people fishing here, you have to hike in a ways to find less pressured fish.