Putah Creek is just one hour from the Bay Area. Fishing is fair, and is quite good on warmer days. Use 7 to 9 wt rods with medium sink shooting heads and dark streamers. Use a slow retrieve. Good areas have been Warrior Point and Howard Bay.
Fishing is fair.
Most adult steelies are downstreamers, but a few fresh fish are still showing. Best fly fishing action is at Wolher Bridge and Cassini's Ranch. Also, try the mouth of Dry Creek. Use type II or III shooting heads, or 225 grain 24' sink tips in the faster water. Fishing is poor.