Lower Feather River - Possible Steelhead

When
10 Dec 2016
Location
Oroville, CA
Registered
7 registrants

Registration

GPFF

Registration is closed

Updated 11/29/16

Fishmaster: Roger Wachtler

NOTE NEW MEETING TIME AND PLACE!

Meet up at 8:15AM at
Pacific Heights/Orphir Rd. and Hwy 70. Entrance to wildlife area on left side.

No speeding near Oroville farms, tickets available!

East of Hwy. 70 closed for fishing till Jan.1

STEELHEAD CARD REQUIRED and FILLED OUT.
Nymph fishing for Steelhead. 2x to 3x dropper. 5-8 weight rod. 4x4 recommended but not mandatory. 2x vehicles stay on main gravel road.

Will fish downstream aprox. 5 miles of the wildlife area. Contains about a half dozen great fly fishing riffles. You will encounter salmon fisherman and hunters in some areas. Moderate to strong wading skills needed as there is some fast current(800cfs). Many giant salmon will splash near you. Those that can cast upstream and roll mend for a natural drift will catch fish.

Eggs patterns early till 10am then switch to nymphs. Green caddis pupa, princes, red copper johns, rubber legs.

Lodging at Motel 6/restaurant in parking lot available for those wishing to spend the night. Cheap.

505 Montgomery St
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone number 530 532-9400

GPFF strongly encourages car pooling. Contact Roger or me to coordinate rides, or, more generally, if you have questions.

Tight Lines!
Rich Miller

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El Cerrito, CA 94530

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