Mar 15 : Pyramid Lake Ladder Fishout – March 2026 – UPDATED – 12/01

Pyramid Lake (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:

Trailers are Full – 12/01 

Fishmaster: Mike White

Greetings fellow Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club Members

I have been leading the Pyramid Lake fishing trip for the past ten years. It has always been a remarkable fish out, and one of the best attended too.

This one is similar to trips we’ve done in the past except on a smaller scale. I have reserved 2 trailers and can accommodate 10 people.  The dates are March 15th through the 21st. The weather can be very unpredictable in March, but we have had good times in the past fishing this time of year.

As of 12/01 – All club reserved trailers have been filled

The cost will range from $250 -$300 for lodging and typically meals are worked out by each trailer lead. For example, I lead trailer 9, and make a group buy of food for breakfast, lunch, and then each person is responsible to cook one dinner which they provide.  It usually works out to $60 per person for the group buy, and whatever your dinner costs. It’s a very reasonable investment for a five plus day trip.

So, if you want to join us please contact me right away, like today. I have already  paid the 50% deposit on the trailers. As of September 24th we have five people signed up to attend the fish out. I can be reached at 831 706-5556, text or call. Or email me at lumberguy73@hotmail.com

Again if you want to go, get back to me now.

General Lake / Shore Fishing Information: 

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 enables you to cast out to where the fish are. You can still catch fish without one but not with nearly as much consistency.

Flies: Woolly buggers in black, white, purple, olive, midge, caddis and mayfly nymphs to name a few. 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 have any questions about equipment or how to get there, check the “Gearing up” columns in the March 2007-2009 archives on our great club website, or call Mike White at (831) 706-5556.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 go-ing 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.

I have observed people parked closer than 100 feet to the lake. I asked several of them about it, and the response was the Rangers weren’t enforcing it. This prompted me to contact the lead Ranger by phone. He said, “We are most definitely going to enforce the 100-foot ordinance!” So, when parking your vehicle, you must be a minimum of 100 feet from the lake’s water line. Also, you need a permanent tag affixed to your ladder with your name, address, and phone number on it. Most of us who use fiberglass ladders use a heavy black magic marker to write the necessary information directly on the ladder. There are also tags which can be purchased from local fly shops, for a fee.

Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400

NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your member-ship paid up if you haven’t done so yet.

Apr 17 : Roostercomb Ranch

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Fishmaster:

24th Annual Bass Fishout at Roostercomb Ranch

This is our club’s 24th annual bass Fishout to the Roostercomb Ranch since year 2000. This sprawling private ranch is located adjacent to Henry Coe State Park, off Hwy 152  entrance in Hollister near Casa de Fruta Restaurant.  It’s a 22-mile off-road trek through the backcountry from the park entrance. This requires a 3-day weekend commitment.  Accommodations are a 1928 ranch house and bunk house with options to tent camp or sleep in your vehicle. The ranch offers 9 bass ponds on its property plus 2 hike-ins on park property, float tube or shore fishing, hiking, birding, photography, and opportunities for riding your ATV on miles of ranch roads.

The terrain is rough, rocky and sometimes steep, therefore, all vehicles MUST be 4-WD with good clearance to drive in and around the ranch! If you do not have a 4-WD vehicle, arrangements can be made for you to carpool with someone who does.

Breakfasts and dinner meals/barbecues are organized by teams.  Lunches, snacks and beverages are each individual’s responsibility.

IMPORTANT

Sign ups for this fishout will be announced at a later date.  If you are interested in this trip, save the date and watch the newsletter to see when the sign ups will be taken.

Fishmaster:  Cecilia Stipes – flyfishgal3@aol.com – 831-566-7707

 

 

Apr 25 : Green River – Utah

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Fishmaster:

Green River – Utah

General Information –

It is necessary for us to pay upfront to reserve the accommodations. The club’s standard approach to this is for each angler to pay his individual portion of the rental fee for sleeping accommodations.
Each angler will be responsible for the weekly rate of $TBD. This is a nonrefundable fee.

If an angler decides not to attend, they are responsible to sell their portion to another angler or forfeit their portion of the rental. I’m counting on everyone on the list to send their payment and secure their place on the trip. If not all 12 people commit by payment, there will be a increased adjustment in the weekly fee for each angler since the rental cost is based on the number of people.

Steve Andersen will be handling the food end of our trip. Our desire is to have group dinner meals. So one or more of us will stop in Salt Lake City and stock up on provisions for these meals along with lunch makings. Breakfast will be up to the individual, whether they want to cook it or eat out. We will provide basic breakfast foods. Scott’s email is included in the email list above. Please if you have any dietary restrictions advise him of specialty item possibly needed for your meals. The fee for food will be a separate fee calculated after our arrival at the fish out. If you intend to cook your own food, you’re welcome to use the kitchen, but keep in mind there are no grocery stores within 50 miles. So remember to stock up before you leave civilization! There are three different restaurants in the area.

There are many guide services available for the Green River float, along with raft rental. Over the next few weeks, we will provide a list of potential recommendations so you might want to book your float trips? There is plenty of access along this river for wading a 7 mile trail system along the A section of the river.

Elaine Cook has offered to hold a fly tying class especially for the Green and will provide patterns that will accommodate that time of year. There is a great fly shop Trout Creek Flyer https://troutcreekflies.com/

We will start an ongoing thread of emails to this group. I will start to suggest that you think about if you’re going to fly or drive. If you fly, you fly into Salt Lake City and you can rent a car and split the cost with another member or 2.. The drive time from Salt Lake is about 4 1/2 hours. Drive time from Santa Cruz is probably 14 1/2 or 15  hours.

 

2025 Green River Fishout!

A BUCKT LIST Fly Fishing Trip | Green River-Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEZ7X2eeph8

Fly Fishing for BIG BROWN Trout on a LEGENDARY Trout Stream | Green River-Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gwUTUknv0Q

 

 

 

 

 

May 01 : Coyote Lake – Gilroy (bass, bluegill, crappie)

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Fishmaster:

We are going to do a local fishout with some of our partner organizations, Sisters on the Fly and the Monterey Chapter of Project Healing Waters.  The intent is to provide a place close to home where members new to fly fishing have an opportunity cast for fish, get comfortable using a float tube, camp, and participate in the fellowship of a fishout.    Will arrange to have shared meals, rigging clinic, and casting clinics.

Fishmasters:	SCFF: Scott Kitayama & Randy Saar Sisters on the Fly: PJ Myatt Project Healing Waters: Dave Kite
Location:	Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Species:	bass,  crappie, bluegill
Duration:	Up to 3 days
Registration and Cost:	Day Use Fee: $6 per auto. Camping: $37/night up to 8 people & 2 cars. https://gooutsideandplay.org/ If you have questions or plan on camping and share meals OR If you are new to fly fishing and want to participate, contact Scott Kitayama scottkitayama@gmail.com.
Meeting time and place:	May 1st – May 3rd (Lakeview Campground) SCFF: Campsite #44 PHW: Campsite #45 SOTF: Campsite #??
Equipment	It is possible to fish from the shore, however this outing is to get members to try float tubing in a safe environment. Float Tubs, Flippers need to be inspected at the boat launch. PFDs are required and walkie talkies are encouraged.
Flies
* Topwater:	frog pattern, sliders,  gurglers, poppers
* Stripping:	bunny leach, midnight cowboy, micro-clouser
* Indicator:	balanced leach, crappie jigs,  hares ear (sz 10 and larger)

More details to be added as we get closer to the date.

Jun 04 : Pyramid Lake Floatie Fishout – June 2026 – UPDATED 12/01

Pyramid Lake (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:

Fishmaster: Mike White

Update 12/01 –

Duet to low response, the Fishout reservations need to be made by Dec. 15th if we do not fill our 13 spots the Fishout will be  opened to other clubs to join. 

Greetings fellow Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club Members,

I have reserved June 4th and 5th for 2026 with Rob Anderson. He can take a max of 14 people. I am going to put together the details of the trip, and provide all the necessary information once you commit to the trip. Each person is responsible for their own lodging. The cost for the trip is $375. All your meals are provided.

If you are interested in attending please contact Mike White at 831 706-5556 or email at lumberguy73@hotmail.com

We must have a 50% deposit by January 1st in order to hold our spot.

Two-Day Float Tube Outing Information: 

Two-day Float Tube Outings

Our outings are the most popular thing we do and are a great way to spend a couple days on the water with our guides and chef and have a chance to experience our favorite times of year to be at the lake. Ever since the introduction of the Pilot Peak strain of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout we have been targeting these enormous fish. Early in the fall and again late in spring these fish stage in areas that allow us to fish for them from float tubes and pontoon boats.

You will meet us at the lake the late afternoon before the first day of fishing. We set this time aside to go over everything you need to know before the fishing starts. We will do everything from rigging up rods, setting up our floating devices, if you are camping with us we help you get settled in for the event. We always have a camp set up at the lake so you can leave gear at the lake each night. We will have some type of comfort food available. If you cannot make the Pre-Trip gathering one of our guides will help you as much as possible the first morning to get rigged up and on the water.

We will have some type of comfort food available. If you cannot make the Pre-Trip gathering one of our guides will help you as much as possible the first morning to get rigged up and on the water.

We will spend two + days on the water fishing and learning. Our Team will accompany you on the water helping to fine tune the techniques we have developed to catch these fish. We will be there to help you land and take pictures of your fish of a lifetime catch.

A complete Pre-Trip Planner will be sent to you once you are signed up for the outing. Included in the planner are the things you will need to bring. Some of the items are pretty mandatory including a fly rod with a fast-sinking shooting head with a sinking running line and something to float in like a float tube, kayak, or pontoon boat, and a good anchor.

Gear – Equipment is not included in our float tube outings unless prior arrangements have been made. We do offer limited Pontoon Boat rentals which also need to be arranged ahead of the outing.

Accommodations – Deals at local hotels will be available and in our Pre-Trip Planner. Camping at the lake is a blast this time of your and we encourage you to join us at the lake. You can dry camp at the beach we are fishing or there is an R.V. park at the lake with full hookups. Camping permits are required and need to be purchased in advance.

Permits – You will need a fishing permit to fish on the reservation. You will also need a camping permit if you intend to camp. Links to both of these will be in our pre-trip planner.

Food – This is a fully catered event. During the outing we will serve dinner at our Pre-Trip gathering and also the next night for those who camp with us and also hot lunches both days. In the mornings there will be coffee and some snacks. Kicking back and having a meal served for you while hanging out on the shores of the lake is a big reason why we have such a high rate of return from our outings customers.

Cost of the Outing is $375– Not included in the price are Tribal Permits, gear and gratuities to the staff and guides.

PS. You must have your 50% deposit mailed to Rob Anderson by January 1, 2026.

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 have any questions about equipment or how to get there, check the “Gearing up” columns in the March 2007-2009 archives on our great club website, or call Mike White at (831) 706-5556.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.

Regulations: 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 go-ing to Pyramid Lake for many years are a good source of information as well. We will help inform and guide all newcomers.

Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400

NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your member-ship paid up if you haven’t done so yet.

 

Sep 08 : Alaska Kenai Peninsula Fly Fishing

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Fishmaster:

Alaska Kenai Peninsula Fly Fishing Trip

September 8–15, 2026
(Additional week: September 1–8, 2026, if enough anglers)

Each week will be made up of 8 anglers, with Rick and Jesse serving as hosts. This document provides an outline of the fall Alaska fly fishing trip. All projected dates and plans are subject to change based on weather conditions.

Trip Structure & Expectations

• For the first three days, anglers will be split into three groups:
  • Three anglers fishing with Jesse from a drift boat
  • Two anglers fishing with Rick from a drift boat
  • One group driving to a wade-fishing location
• On the fourth day, the three groups will consolidate into two groups.
• Groups will rotate daily to ensure all anglers have time fishing from the boats.
• Wade fishing will take place every day, and anglers must be comfortable with wading and light hiking.

Recommended Equipment

• 4-5 wt. Rods (Switch / Spey / Single Hand)
  • Full Sink
  • Floating
  • Sink Tips

Wade Fishing Locations

• Russian River – Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden
• Anchor River – Steelhead
• Deep Creek – Steelhead

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 – Travel Day

Arrive in Anchorage. Groups will pick up Turo rental vehicles and drive to a rental cabin near Sterling (between Soldotna and Cooper Landing). Groceries and supplies will be purchased in town.

Day 2

Drift boat fishing on the Upper Kenai River with Rick and Jesse (weather permitting, possibly through the canyon). The third group will wade fish the Russian River.

Day 3

Drift boat float from Skilak Lake outlet to Bing’s Landing on the Middle Kenai for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, with potential Coho opportunities. The wade-fishing group will travel south to the Anchor River for Steelhead.

Day 4

Rick and Jesse’s groups will either fish the Upper Kenai again for Rainbow Trout or float the Kasilof River from Tustumena Lake to the bridge for Steelhead and Silver Salmon.

Day 5

Groups consolidate into two groups of five anglers. Fishing will take place on the Anchor River and Deep Creek for Steelhead. If weather conditions prevent fishing, the group will fish the Russian River.

Day 6

Both groups fish the Upper Kenai and Russian River together. Optional hike to the Upper Russian River to view salmon jumping the falls.

Day 7

Optional saltwater fishing charter for one group while the other group fishes for Steelhead or Trout.

Day 8 – Departure

Drive back to Anchorage, return Turo rentals in daily parking, and depart Alaska.

Trip Cost

$700 Deposit per person (Non Refundable)

$1,400 per person (Total) — Includes:

• Rental vehicles
• Drift boat rentals and shuttles
• U-Haul rental for towing one drift boat
• Lodging
• Fishing beads

Does Not Include:

• Airfare
• Fishing licenses
• Rods and fishing equipment
• Food

Estimated Additional Costs

• Round-trip airfare (Alaska Airlines): approximately $612
• Alaska fishing license: approximately $45
• Estimated food and dining: approximately $300
• Estimated total trip cost: approximately $2,500
  (Not including optional saltwater charter)

Meals

The group will dine out in town for three dinners. The remaining four dinners will be prepared at the cabin, with two anglers paired each night to cook. Breakfast and lunch planning will be finalized once all anglers are confirmed.

Cancellation Policy

If an angler decides not to attend, they are responsible for selling their spot to another angler or forfeiting their portion of the rental costs (deposits & payments are non refundable).

Host Contact Information

Jesse Collins
C: 831-227-9987 <jesse@jcollinsproperties.com>

Rick Chace
C: 831-234-9200 <rchace@got.net>

Jesse & Rick will be hosting a table at the January SCFF meeting. At that time will take $700.00 deposits on the trip.

 

 

 

Sep 19 : Mammoth Fishout -Sept. 19-Oct. 3rd 2026

Mammoth Lakes (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Sign Ups: As a reminder, it is important to sign up early as sign ups have started and spaces are filling up fast for this Fishout.

Call or email Scott Kitayama or Randy Saar  letting them know which week, both or private room. 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 Scott Kitayama:  scottkitayama@gmail.com , mobile:  650 279 5871  /  Randy Saar:  randy_saar@yahoo.com,  mobile:  650 269 6138

Fishmasters: Scott Kitayama and Randy Saar

Dates:  This Fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept  19- Sept 26.       Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 3.

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. The condo complex 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:  $500/wk, $1000/2 wks. (Pricing Subject To Change)

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.   Each person will be responsible for a dinner that you will need to purchase and prepare.   You will then be reimbursed for the cost for the dinner.