For those looking for a destination for a 32 hour trip, consider looking into Lundy Lake. It is located thirty minutes south on 395 from Bridgeport, and is only a two and half hour drive from the shop. There are many dif...
62°F
Feels like 62°F, overcast clouds
3 mph SE
1019 hPa
Waxing Gibbous
The lower Stanislaus is currently running at 700 cfs, but flows are scheduled to drop to 200 fs by Tuesday. While 700 cfs is on the higher side for safe wading, the projected decrease will bring flows back into an excellent range for this section. By midweek, conditions should be very approachable.
The weather this week is expected to warm up, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, along with two days of possible precipitation.
Once flows reach 200 cfs, there will be ample water to effectively target using a combination of tactics. With ideal flows and improving weather, this is a great time to get out on the lower Stanislaus.
Reports have been consistently positive, with both solid numbers and quality fish being caught. The best approach will be to bring both a euro nymphing setup and an indicator rig, as there is plenty of water perfectly suited for each method. It’s difficult to favor one over the other right now.
Even at ideal flows, sink rate remains critical. Getting your flies down quickly will make the biggest difference. Running thinner tippet such as 5x or 6x will help improve sink rate without needing to add additional weight.
This has been one of the best flow windows we’ve seen all month. Between dropping water levels and warmer weather, now is the time to get out. Continue to use caution when wading, especially early in the week while flows remain elevated. Bring layers and rain gear if you plan to fish during the days with precipitation.
The lower Stanislaus is currently running at 700cfs, but flows are scheduled to drop to 200 fs by Tuesday. While 700 cfs is on the higher side for safe wading, the projected decrease will bring flows back into an excelle
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