Fishing on the San Joaquin is getting quite technical

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-19-2012
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Water Conditions: Fair flows bottomed out at 8cfs as of 10/17. Very clear and cold.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair always check with the visitor center for road closure prior to your visit.

Flows are exremely low right now with the fish stacked in deeper pools. You can still fish, but it's getting quite technical at this point.

Recommended Flies:

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

Nymphs: Flashback Hares Ear #18, Nitro Caddis Tan #18, Nori's Caddis Poopah #18, Copper Bead Micro Stone #14-16, Copper John #18-20, Red Copper John #20, Green Copper John #20, Copper Bead Micro Mayfly #18-20, Prince Nymph #18-20, Bird's Nest Olive/Tan #16-18, Anderson's Bird of Prey Olive #16-18

Streamers: Black Doc's Twin lakes Special #10-12, Crystal Bugger #10, Slump Buster Olive and Brown #10-12. Muddler Minnow #10-12
Guides Hint: Fish are very spooky, so be stealthy and don't wear bright colors.