There are several great campsites and day-use areas dotting the Middle and South Forks of the Stanislaus river as it winds alongside Highway 108 up Sonora Pass. These sites are all situated right alongside the river and ...
64°F
Feels like 62°F, clear sky
10 mph NE
1016 hPa
Full Moon
222cfs
65°F
The North Fork of the Stanislaus is currently flowing at 198cfs, a slight increase from last week, but still an excellent and very fishable flow. This stretch has remained consistently productive all summer, and this bump in flow will only help keep things steady. These conditions are ideal for wet wading and make the river very approachable for anglers of all experience levels.
Expect a warm week ahead with highs in the upper 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s. Be sure to come prepared with sun protection and plenty of water if you're heading out during midday.
Flows have been fluctuating only slightly (5–10 CFS), so conditions remain stable and consistent—perfect for dialed-in tactics. We continue to recommend dry-dropper or hopper-dropper setups, as well as pure dry fly fishing.
These methods are especially productive right now, thanks to the abundance of terrestrials and active bugs on the surface.
Recommended Fly Patterns:
Pro tip: If you need help setting up a dry-dropper rig, check out the diagram at the bottom of the Tactics Page on our website—it’s quick, simple, and highly effective.
With summer break winding down, this stretch of the North Fork continues to impress. The fishing is holding strong, the weather remains mild for August, and the flows are stable. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to fish this section, now is the time.
Get out there while the good weather lasts, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
The North Fork of the Stanislaus is currently flowing at 198cfs, a slight increase from last week, but still an excellent and very fishable flow. This stretch has remained consistently productive all summer, and this bum...
