It's a great time to fish the San Joaquin right now

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-7-2012
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Water Conditions: Good flows are at 61cfs as of 7/6. Considering flows were somewhere south of 900 cfs this time last year, might not be much in the way of fishable water by the end of this month so get here fast!

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Great, there are several closed campgrounds down there and trespassing in a closed area will get you an expensive citation. So stay out of all closed campgrounds and areas. The water adjacent to the closed campgrounds is open to fishing, but make sure you're on the riverbed. Lots of stoneflies and caddis. Plenty of Drakes as well. There is a ton of food in the water for these fish right now.

Recommended Flies:

Dries:
Kaufman Stimulator #14-16, Stimulator #14-18, Yellow Humpy #16-18, Chernobyl Ant #12, Parachute Adams #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #16-18

Nymphs: Red Copper John #20, Green Copper John #20, Copper Bead Micro Mayfly #18-20, Prince Nymph #18-20

Streamers: Black Doc's Twin lakes Special #10-12, Crystal Bugger #10






7-4-2012
Flows remain very low considering the warm weather. They have fluctuated a little but are staying in a range...... Read More