Water Conditions:

The road is open and the shuttle service is in operation. You can drive in before 7am and after 7 pm.

Flows are just about perfect now. Water temps are slowly coming up. The best time to fish the river has been mid day into the afternoon, when temps are warmest and more bugs are coming off.

So far the evenings have remained slow,with a few warmer exceptions. If you want to fish the evening try Stark weather with small midge patterns. Mosquito hatch in the evenings . . . watch out.

Fishing conditions and Hatches:

The fishing on the San Joaquin is really getting tough.

Unfortunately, the stocking trucks have not been seen for at least a month and the Natives are taking a serious hit. However, if you can cover more water or avoid the campgrounds a fun day of fishing can still be had.

There are still some impressive Mayflys hatching midday along with sporadic Stoneflys. A size #16 Stimulator will usuallly do the trick. If you get some refusals try a small Parachute Adams or trail a beadhead mayfly nymph under your dry

Flies:

-Dries-
Yellow and red Humpies #14-16 Krystal Humpy #16, Royal Wluff #14-16, Royal Trudes #14-18, Parachute Adams#12-20, Stimulator #10-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-18

-Nymphs-
Hares Ear #14-18, Pheasant tail #14-18, Micro Mayfly #14-18, Micro Stone #8-16, Copper John #14-20,WD-40 all colors #20-24

-Streamers-
Black Woolies, Muddler minnows, slump busters, sizes 8-12

Guides Hint: Don\'t forget to bring mosquito repellent.