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Easily one of the most superb fishing spots in the state, the San Joaquin River originates in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California and drains most of the area from the southern border of Yosemite south to Kings Canyon National Park. This makes it the 2nd largest river drainage in the state.
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Fly Fishing in the San Joaquin River The South Fork is about 48 miles long and drains about 60 miles northeast of Fresno. The Fork begins at Martha Lake near Mount Goddard. It flows northwest through Goddard Canyon and receives its smaller tributary, Evolution Creek. From there, the Fork enters the Sierra National Forestbefore flowing west into Flo...
The best places to fish the South Fork are below Edison and Florence Lakes. The eight mile tailwater section below Mammoth Pole, which is in a canyon, holds large trout. However, access is tricky in this area, so you might have better luck using the hiking trail along the River. From there, you’ll be able to access the water above Florence Lake. Si...
Be sure to check the stream conditions before heading out to fish the San Joaquin River (South Fork). The USGS stream gauge near Mammoth Lakes, CA provides a good indication of current conditions. The graph below shows the stream flow (discharge) for the past 7-days. If flows are considerably above or below historical norms (yellow triangles on the...
The season for the South Fork of the San Joaquin River is from the last Saturday of April to November 15. Summer is the best season to visit this Fork, as very little fishing can be done in the spring. Fishing can also be productive on this Fork in early fall. The most important hatch is the Blue-Winged Olive, and you’ll also see October Caddis, Cr...
Here is list of general fly pattern recommendations for the San Joaquin River (South Fork): 1. Midge (#16-26) 2. Western March Brown (#12-14) 3. Blue Winged Olive (#18-22) 4. Western Green Drake (#10-12) 5. Spotted Sedge (#14-18) 1. Slate Cream Dun (#14-18) 2. Trico (#20-24) 3. Tiny Blue Winged Olive (#20-24)
A 9-foot 5-wt fly rod with floating line is perfect for fishing dry flies and small nymphs on the San Joaquin River (South Fork). A tapered 9-foot leader, with tippet size 3X to 5X to match the flies you are throwing, is pretty standard.
Area fly shops, guides and websites that can provide an the San Joaquin River (South Fork) fly fishing report are listed below: 1. Perfect Fly Fishing Report 2. Sport Fishing Report 3. California DFG Fishing Report
The state of California requires that all people who are 16 years of age and older have a valid fishing license. There are resident and non-resident sport fishing licenses available. You can purchase a one-year, 10-day, two-day, or one-day license. Some areas also require a permit. You can purchase the license and learn about the most current regul...
The nearest major airport to Mammoth Lakes, California is the Reno-Tahoe Airport in Nevada. If you travel to LAX, you are looking at a five hour car journey to reach your destination. Luckily, you will be driving through Central California, so you are guaranteed a scenic trip. The Mammoth Innoffers rustic accommodations and close proximity to the S...
From Minaret Falls to Rainbow Falls, or the lower section, you find mostly brown trout. Seasons: Last Saturday of April – Sept. 15. Spring: There is little fishing during the Spring other than below some tailwaters in the system. Summer: Sumertime is by far the best time to fish the San Joaquin River.
Middle Fork San Joaquin River: From the last Saturday in April through November 15, 5 trout daily bag limit, 10 trout in possession; and, from November 16 through the Friday preceding the last Saturday in April, 0 trout bag limit, artificial lures with barbless hooks only and trout must be released unharmed and not removed from the water.
Middle Fork San Joaquin River Wild Trout Destination in Devils Postpile along the Eastern Sierra Nevada with Fly Fishing Patterns, Access, Map, Directions.
Fishing Middle Fork San Joaquin River in Reds Meadow, near Devils Postpile, California. Nine miles of winning fishing for fly fishing or bait. Photos, map, camping info.
