I just got back from a steelhead scouting trip and can relay the following news. Streams are extremely low and most do not have any fish. I spent my time on the eastside streams and the only place I located fish was in 20 mile creek by New York State.
The few fish I did see were very big and a couple looked to be close to ten pounders. Nobody I saw had a fish due to the water conditions being real low and clear. The fish were spooked and not looking to feed.
This time of year, the fish stage at the stream mouths waiting in anticipation for the next heavy rains so that they can run far up the streams. It is a safe bet that this is the case. The majority of fish are in the lake and not in the streams.
Heavy rains are coming on Monday night and this should send the fish scampering up the streams. Steelhead fishing will be excellent when the high stream levels subside.
Please remember this year to pick up your trash while you fish the area streams. We have lost a lot of fishing area due to irresponsible fisherman who toss their trash on private property. Tight lines and good luck!
The few fish I did see were very big and a couple looked to be close to ten pounders. Nobody I saw had a fish due to the water conditions being real low and clear. The fish were spooked and not looking to feed.
This time of year, the fish stage at the stream mouths waiting in anticipation for the next heavy rains so that they can run far up the streams. It is a safe bet that this is the case. The majority of fish are in the lake and not in the streams.
Heavy rains are coming on Monday night and this should send the fish scampering up the streams. Steelhead fishing will be excellent when the high stream levels subside.
Please remember this year to pick up your trash while you fish the area streams. We have lost a lot of fishing area due to irresponsible fisherman who toss their trash on private property. Tight lines and good luck!
