Fish stoneflies, eggs, and traditional steelhead flies in dark patterns. Dead drift and swinging are both productive methods of fishing. Gualala, Garcia Rivers are high and muddy, and not fishable. Russian River is high and muddy and will be blown out for a few weeks. Water will take a week or more to clear.
Wind is a major factor.
Trinity River is 4000 cfs from Lewiston and blown out. It may be down by the end of March. Best fishing is mid-afternoon. Midge pupa and small beadhead nymphs under an indicator are producing. Streamers fished on sinking lines are also catching an occasional trout.