The lower Stanislaus is currently running at 2000cfs, which is a major increase from last week and an extremely high flow for this section of river. At these levels, we strongly recommend anglers look into alternative fisheries this week, as conditions on the Stanislaus are both difficult and potentially dangerous. The weather this week is expected to be very warm, with highs reaching into the low to mid 90s throughout the week.

Fishing Conditions & Tactics

With flows this high, safe access to the river will be extremely limited. Most traditional wading areas will either be inaccessible or unsafe due to the fast-moving current and elevated water levels.

Fishing opportunities will also be very limited at these flows, as presentation and effective drift control become much more difficult. Instead of forcing poor conditions, this would be a great week to focus on alternative local waters with safer and more manageable flows.

Overall Outlook

The lower Stanislaus is currently well above ideal fishing conditions, and safety should remain the top priority. Until flows begin to drop significantly, we recommend avoiding this stretch and exploring other nearby fisheries better suited for summer fishing.