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EVENT NAME | EVENT DATE | SPECIES | FISH MASTER |
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Pyramid Lake Fish-out March 26th – April 1st 2023 – New Info | Mar 26 - Apr 01 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | Mike White - (831) 706-5556 |
BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS | Apr 15 - Apr 24 | Bass | Cecilia Stipes |
Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED | Apr 15 - Apr 16 | Striped Bass, Large Mouth Bass | Justin Ice |
Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout | Apr 29 | Trout | Self Lead |
Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | May 06 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
Los Banos Creek Reservoir | May 08 - May 10 | Large Mouth Bass, Trout, Bluegill | Dan Eaton |
Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Jun 03 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Tommy Polito |
Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info | Jun 24 - Jul 01 | ||
Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Jul 01 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023 | Jul 16 - Jul 20 | Salty Sharp Toothed Fishy Critters | Rich Hughett |
Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023 | Jul 23 - Jul 27 | Trout | Tom Hogye |
Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | Aug 05 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Sep 02 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | To Be Determined |
Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED – | Sep 23 - Oct 07 | Trouts | John Cook |
Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Oct 07 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
Mar 26 : Pyramid Lake Fish-out March 26th – April 1st 2023 – New Info
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/pyramid-lake-fish-out-march-26th-april-1st-2023/
Pyramid Lake (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Mike White - (831) 706-5556
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. Read More
Apr 15 : BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/bourdet-ranch-one-day-fishouts/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Cecilia Stipes
BOURDET RANCH One-day fishouts: April 15 (Sat), April 19 (Wed), April 24 (Mon) Location: Bourdet Ranch on Hwy 152 across from Casa de Fruta, Hollister I have reserved 3 dates at this beautiful ranch in the green rolling hills of Hollister which offers 4 bass and pan fish ponds. Trespass fee is $75/person (fisher or non-fisher)… Read More
Apr 15 : Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/del-valle-fishout-2023/

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Fishmaster: Justin Ice
**CANCELED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE** Currently the park has issued a hard closure for camping until May 20th, 2023. Any members who had previously made reservations thru the county website / Reserve America, should have received an email detailing the cancelation and a refund from The East Bay Parks District. An alternate destination maybe suggested… Read More
Apr 29 : Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/los-padres-dam-reservoir-fishout/
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Fishmaster: Self Lead
Description: Los Padres Reservoir is located East of Carmel Valley Village. The best route is Carmel Valley Road East about 8 miles to a right turn on Cachagua Road to a right turn into and through Princess Camp then about .5 miles to the Reservoir parking lot. You have to carry your float tube about… Read More
May 06 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/manresa-beach-2023-draft-date-not-set/
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Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
First Surf Fishout of 2023! Saturday May 6th 2023 5:55AM Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach Read More
May 08 : Los Banos Creek Reservoir
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/los-banos-creek-reservoir/

(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Dan Eaton
Los Banos Creek Reservoir is an oasis in the valley, it has Bass and Bluegill and the option of fishing Stripers and Bass in the O’Neill Forebay 20 miles away. Camping: Los Banos Campground (209) 826-6393) doesn’t take reservations, has 14 sites with tables with shade and also shade trees, non-potable water, and campfire rings.… Read More
Jun 03 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/santa-cruz-county-surf-fishout/
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Fishmaster: Tommy Polito
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… Read More
Jun 24 : Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/lake-almanor-hex-hatch-2023/

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Fishmaster:
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… Read More
Jul 01 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/santa-cruz-county-surf-fishout-2/
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Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
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… Read More
Jul 16 : Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/loreto-fly-fishing-trip-july-2023/
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Fishmaster: Rich Hughett
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… Read More
Jul 23 : Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/kennedy-meadows-sonora-pass-fish-out-2023/

(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Tom Hogye
Kennedy Meadows Resort & Pack Station / Baker & Deadman campground. http://www.kennedymeadows.com. If you want to stay in a cabin, you should try to get a reservation now. The cabins generally roll over annually with returning guests from the previous year. The Hogye's will be in Cabin 11. Rates range from $115 - 260 per… Read More
Aug 05 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/rio-del-mar-state-beach-surf-fishout/
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Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
First Surf Fishout of 2023! Saturday May 6th 2023 5:55AM Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach Read More
Sep 02 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/manresa-state-beach-surf-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: To Be Determined
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… Read More
Sep 23 : Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED –
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/mammoth-fishout-2/

Mammoth Lakes (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: John Cook
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… Read More
Oct 07 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/palm-beach-surf-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
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… Read More
Posted on March 30th, 2023