Berryessa 3/7

Skunked again at Berryessa. I used an 8 wt with intermediate line & tried clousers, divers, various other bass flies. Also dredged some krystal buggers outside some rocky areas where I marked fish that might have been trout.

Real nice day, I'll say that! I launched at Escutero, at the very north end. Both Putah & Pope creek arms very brown, but north & south of that area it was totally fishable. Area around Oak Shores also looked but I had fished the far north end before.

I got a long distance shot of a mating pair of osprey on a nest platform. In another photo you can see the brown/green line in the lake. Seemed like a good spot to fish but no one was.

Thanks for the report,

That place is tough, especaily with " The Stain "...

 Looking forward to getting out that way soon, as soon as I get that " Monkey/Sturgeon " off my Back

HI PINDO:

Thanks for the report, I usually Fish that same area always trolling with good results , but I have in mind switching to fly Fishing this next couple of trips, if you want we can hook up  and share some spots. I try to go fishing every monday but tuesday morning works just as fine, let me know if you want to give it a try.

Tell you the truth, erik, I'd rather fish the delta! I do a lot better there as a rule. I decided to try Berryessa because the water conditions on a lot of the delta are tough for fly flingers - very murky.

I pretty much fish on Saturdays, as I have to work M-F. That's totally cool that you can get out on Mons & Tues - that's a real good idea on the delta as sometimes Sats. can be crowded. I will say I had plenty to room to roam at Berryessa - and I didn't see any fish caught by any of the other folks out.

I expect to be back on the delta 3/21.
pindo (aka Bill)

Thanks for the report and photos.   

Thanks for the report dude. Looked like an awesme day on the water.

One of my FAVORITE lakes EVER! They say Spring time is Berryessa time.
IthinkNEXTsaturdayITwillTURNon! = first day of spring

thanks for the port&pics!