Fish the deeper holes and runs around and directly below the dam for best results in California. If you have the right water a streamer pattern imitating a Tui-Chub or perch fry may get you a big brown or two out from their hole. Use nymphs with some crystal flash incorporated into the pattern, as visibility is still very poor. Fair good Flows are very low here but fly fishers drifting a dry fly and dropper bead head nymph combo in the channels will find a mix of hatchery and small wild trout eager to grab a fly in the Pickle Meadow area and along the many sections of river accessible along Hwy 395. Fair Low water has fishing in this area tough.
Longer drifts are difficult due to the heavy weed growth layering the surface.
The fish are still here, just a little tougher to get. Crowds have been heavy on weekends. We are not trying to sound redundant, however the water flows are very low here also. The campground areas are heavily fished so do a little walking to find some less pressured water. Fair-good Good reports from this area from several fly fishers pulling streamer patterns.