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| EVENT NAME | EVENT DATE | SPECIES | FISH MASTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info | Jun 24 - Jul 01 | Trout, Bass | Jeff (Yog) Goyert - Fishmaster (831)234-0033 |
| Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Jul 01 | ||
| Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023 | Jul 16 - Jul 20 | ||
| Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023 | Jul 23 - Jul 27 | Trout | Tom Hogye - Fishmaster (831) 214 7578 |
| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | Aug 05 | ||
| Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Sep 02 | ||
| Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED – | Sep 23 - Oct 07 | Trout | John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515 |
| Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Oct 07 | ||
| Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 1 – April 7, 2024 – New Info | Apr 01 - Apr 07 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | Mike White - (831) 706-5556 |
Jun 24 : Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Jeff (Yog) Goyert - Fishmaster (831)234-0033
The Lake Almanor fishout is scheduled for the last week of June, 6/24 thru 7/1, 2023. This time period is, hopefully, the peak of the annual Hexagenia hatch that begins generally mid-June and runs through mid-July. The most productive fishing takes place early evenings on into past dark between Lake Almanor West to Canyon Dam on the SouthWest side of the lake. Most of the fishing is done from float tubes as well as small boats or even from shore.
In addition to the evening “Hex” hatch, a multitude of opportunities exist for fishing throughout the day to include Little Crater Lake, Manzanita Lake, Baum Lake, Eagle Lake, Butt Valley Reservoir, Deer Creek, Clear Creek, Feather River, Yellow Creek, plus many more.
Lodging will be the responsibility of individual attendees. A popular campground operated by PG&E is the Rocky Point Campground, for reservation information call 916-386-5164. Many USFS campgrounds are in the area. Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Make use of internet resources to acquire the actual campground names. There are also many resorts and rental cabins available in the area. A few examples are Wilson’s Camp/530-259-2267 and Plumas Pines Resort/530-259-4343. Other options are available via online research. Be advised that due to the popularity of fishing at this time of year reservations fill up early.
Sierra Fly and Tackle, stores in Chester and Hamilton Branch, is a great resource for current conditions and reports along with a large invantory flies and equipment. A must stop for all visiting fly fishers if only to get one of their cool tee-shirts. Both first time and veteran “Hex” Anglers could well benefit from the expertise provided by a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Lance Gray (530-517-2204) or Tim Loomis (831-345-8411) both offer instructional packages to help achieve success during the “Hex”.
Jul 01 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Palm Beach State Park
Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass
Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style
Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety),
Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket
(If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Flies: Clousers, wooly buggers, sand crabs, etc.
What to Expect: Tide and weather dependent, but expect good times.
| SURF FISHOUTS | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but a note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
You may want to use a two fly rig, one smaller for perch and a larger one
for Stripers. When I add flies I often need to use lighter weight
ones than I might with one fly. For example, dumbbell eyes are
heavy, so I tie most Clousers and jig flies using bead-chain or even plastic eyes, knowing I will very likely be
using 2 or 3, so need them to be light enough to cast.
A reminder that the surf is not a place to learn to cast, but it will force you to improve your line control!
Cost: Parking? & maybe some lost flies…and the fish of a life time
Meeting Location: Parking Lot / End of W. Beach St.
Special Considerations / Links: Tides, Wind, Swell, tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/
Lodging / Food: Coffee and donuts at the local hang out after the session
Jul 16 : Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Sign Up Now! Experience a new HIGH! Fish for Dorado, and many other salt-water fish, including Bonito, Roosters, Yellowtail and Sailfish on a fly! Join the group going to Loreto in Baja
Sunday, July 16th through Thursday, July 20th.
This trip includes:
- Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mission, on the water-front next to the Loreto Harbor.
- Three days of fishing on 24-foot Super Pangas, with fly fishing guides.
- Ground transfers and fishing licenses.
The fishing day starts around 6:00 a.m. and we usually get back to the harbor between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Spend the rest of the afternoon fishing from the beach, having a cool drink in the pool, exploring Loreto, or just sitting around telling some tall fish stories. And, you will have many exciting moments on the Sea of Cortez to talk about.
The approximate cost for everything but meals and airfare is: *$900.00 per person, double occupancy; around $460.00 for a non-fishing guest. It does not include meals because there are some nice restaurants (A lot of fresh seafood!) in town or if you prefer, eat at the hotel, where they will also cook your catch to your preference. Interested?
Please contact Rich Hughett, 831-757-5709, for all the details. You will need to book airline flights* as soon as possible.
*No money will be collected in advance. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles and Alaska Airlines to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations.
Gear: The minimum size rod for Dorado is a 10 weight, with a corresponding size reel with plenty of backing. I suggest everyone take floating, intermediate and full sink lines, such as T-14. Most fish down there are not leader shy, so I use about a 5 foot leader with a 20 pound tippet. For Dorado, the main fly is a Sarmulmac. Clousers also work. In fact a variety of flies work for salt water fish, as long as they represent a smaller baitfish.
Notes: Further discussion of dates, gear and preparations to be had as interest develops
Jul 23 : Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Tom Hogye - Fishmaster (831) 214 7578
Aug 05 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach
Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers
Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety),
Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket
(If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Single, double & triple fly rigs
clousers to sand crabs
Directions: Take RDM Blvd all the way down to the flats (bottom), circle the round-about to the left and exit back along Beach Drive, drive half mile to the State Beach (aka Platform). DO NOT stop up by the round-about, be sure to continue on Beach Drive. Early in the morning the parking lot is closed, but there is plenty of parking outside.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2023 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
Sep 02 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Manresa State Beach
Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass
Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style
Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety),
Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket
(If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Flies: Clousers, wooly buggers, sand crabs, etc.
What to Expect: Tide and weather dependent, but expect good times.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2023 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
You may want to use a two fly rig, one smaller for perch and a larger one
for Stripers. When I add flies I often need to use lighter weight
ones than I might with one fly. For example, dumbbell eyes are
heavy, so I tie most Clousers and jig flies using bead-chain or even plastic eyes, knowing I will very likely be
using 2 or 3, so need them to be light enough to cast.
A reminder that the surf is not a place to learn to cast, but it will force you to improve your line control!
Belts are not mandatory but a good idea if you get swept off your feet. Baskets are also not mandatory but darn near.
Cost: Parking? & maybe some lost flies…and the fish of a life time
Meeting Location: In front Manresa Beach Parking Lot on San Andreas Rd.
San Andreas Rd. Lot has limited parking as the beach lot does not open until 8am
Special Considerations / Links: Tides, Wind, Swell, tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/
Lodging / Food: Coffee and donuts at the local hang out
Sep 23 : Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED –
Mammoth Lakes (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515
UPDATE
Both weeks of this Fishout has been filled. I am maintaining a waiting list. There are three people on the list currently. If I get enough I will think about getting another condo. Please email or contact me directly for inquires.
John & Elain Cook – Fishmaster
(831) 234-6515
coookin@gmail.com
Dates: This Fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 23 – Sept 30 . Week 2: Sept 30 – Oct 7.
Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.
General: We will be staying in condominiums in the town of Mammoth Lakes. Condo has a lovely hot tub, so bring your suit. Two people per bedroom. Most people bring a sleeping bag to share queen size bed or a pad and sleeping bag to sleep on floor. A private room option is possible at an increased fee.
Cost: Shared single: $450/wk, $900/2 wks, Private room: $800/wk, $1,600/2 wks. Dinner guests: $20/meal
Food Preparation: Breakfast and lunch items will be purchased by the Fishmaster ahead of time. Each person will be assigned a Kitchen Day. On that day, tasks will include setting out breakfast and lunch items, store unused food, and preparing the evening meal and clean up afterwards.
SignUps: Call John Cook letting him know which week, both or private room. A significant down payment is required to secure our spot we need people to sign up as soon as possible. Should you need to cancel, you can find someone to take your place and get your money back.
Contact Ph #’s (831) 234-6515, (831) 688-1561
Covid Issues: TBD
Oct 07 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Palm Beach State Park
Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass
Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style
Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety),
Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket
(If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Flies: Clousers, wooly buggers, sand crabs, etc.
What to Expect: Tide and weather dependent, but expect good times.
| SURF FISHOUTS | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but a note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
You may want to use a two fly rig, one smaller for perch and a larger one
for Stripers. When I add flies I often need to use lighter weight
ones than I might with one fly. For example, dumbbell eyes are
heavy, so I tie most Clousers and jig flies using bead-chain or even plastic eyes, knowing I will very likely be
using 2 or 3, so need them to be light enough to cast.
A reminder that the surf is not a place to learn to cast, but it will force you to improve your line control!
Cost: Parking? & maybe some lost flies…and the fish of a life time
Meeting Location: Parking Lot / End of W. Beach St.
Special Considerations / Links: Tides, Wind, Swell, tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/
Lodging / Food: Coffee and donuts at the local hang out after the session
Apr 01 : Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 1 – April 7, 2024 – New Info
Pyramid Lake (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Mike White - (831) 706-5556
Pyramid trip starts the Monday after Easter in 2024. SCFF will have 5 trailers which means lots of folks will be attending. This is a bucket-list fishery.
The Pyramid Lake trip is one of the best-attended fishouts the club has, and for a good reason. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout cruise parallel to the shore in easy casting distance from shore. Cost for the week including meals and lodging and is around $300+ per person depending on the number in attendance. You need not fish all six days as there may be openings (usually later in the week.) Contact Mike for more details (831) 706-5556, to check on openings, or be put on a waiting list. First come first served.
Equipment: 6-9 weight rods with hi-speed, hi-D shooting heads or fast sink integrated lines to fish the bottom in 6 to 9 feet of water, and a floating line for indicator fishing. You should bring a stripping basket and a ladder that will accommodate it. A ladder helps to get you up out of the cold water and enable you to cast out to where the fish are. You can still catch fish without one but not with near as much consistency.
Flies: Woolly buggers in black, white, purple, olive, midge, caddis and mayfly nymphs to name a few. If as in years past the Confab in February is offering the opportunity to see how some of the best Pyramid patterns are made plan to attend and bring a vise and tie some yourself. Flies may also available from club member Jim Hall who ties some very good flies specific to Pyramid cutthroat as well as other species at reasonable cost. His number is (831) 713-6835. There is a general store with provisions as well as tackle and an assortment of flies.
How to get there: Take US 80 to Reno-Sparks, take the Pyramid Blvd. off ramp and go north about 35 miles. Crosby Lodge is at Sutcliff, near the Ranger Station.
If you are considering going to Pyramid again this year with the club and you have not already done so, please contact the person who is booking the trailer you stayed in last year. Trailer-masters, if your trailer has gaps or cancellations, you can call Mike so he can pass the names of members who don’t have lodging to fill the empty spots.
Fishing, Camping, and New Ladder Regulation:
Fishing and camping permits can be purchased online prior to the fish-out. We would highly recommend doing this. Go to www.plpt.nsn.us to obtain your licenses. There is also an RV Park available at (775) 476-1155.
As with any great fishery there are always a long list of rules and regulations. We would recommend you review them on the website above. Suffice to say those of us who have been going to Pyramid Lake for many years are a good source of information as well. We will help inform and guide all newcomers. 15.6 USE OF LADDERS, ETC. Any ladders, milk crates, boxes or other objects used in the water as a fishing aid must be occupied or closely attended (i.e. remain in the area) by fishermen at all times. Any person who leaves such objects unoccupied in the water for more than one hour will be deemed guilty of littering. 15.6.1 Fishing aids described above must have a permanent tag affixed that has the name, address, and phone number of the owner of the fishing aid. If the permitted angler using the fishing aid is not the owner, the owner will be the responsible party for any infractions by the permitted angler.
This year we have five trailers reserved. (6,7,8,9, and 10) As of September 1st 2021 we have 5 openings available. These openings will fill up quickly, so contact Mike immediately at (831) 706-5556. Last year was an incredible experience with many fish over 15 lbs brought to the net. If you cannot commit early and make it into one of our reserved trailers you can always make your own arrangements by contacting the Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400.
Mike White (831) 706-5556, lumberguy73@hotmail.com
NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your membership paid up if you haven’t done so yet.
Posted on November 22nd, 2022
