Best action for swinging traditional steelhead flies on fast sinking sink-tip lines is early and late in the day. Fish the low flow section between the afterbay and the Hwy 70 bridge. Section above Hwy 70 bridge is closed to fishing. Access areas are at Palm Ave, Vance Ave, Oroville Wildlife Area, and Thermalito Afterbay. F. Current wind info.
Fishing is fair to good.
Concentrate on water 5-8 ft deep and move often until you find the fish. Some larger fish to 18 lbs. Fish the openings to the sloughs, along the islands, weed beds, and rock walls. A few fish are being caught in Mildred. With cold water the fish are spread out.