California Fly Fisher is the definitive voice of fly fishing in the Golden State. From the steelhead rivers of the North Coast to the trout streams of the Eastern Sierra, each issue explores California’s rich angling landscape with vivid storytelling, expert advice, and stunning photography. Discover top destinations in and around the state, sharpen your skills with pro tips and techniques, and meet the people shaping the sport—from legendary anglers to emerging voices. With fly-tying insights, conservation features, and deep dives into California’s iconic waters, California Fly Fisher is more than a magazine—it’s a celebration of a unique angling culture.
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
California Fly Fisher
A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
In This Issue
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Events
To Read
To Watch
A Flick of a Favorite Fly
Head Master
Tying on Tubes
Dawn at Crater Lake
Snow Banks & Sierra Steel The Upper Owens • SPOTLIGHT DESTINATION
Recommended Rigging And Flies
Upper Owens | Quick Guide
Eastern Sierra Perch Loophole
GEOLOGY: LONG VALLEY CALDERA
ARCHEOLOGY: VOLCANIC TABLELANDS PETROGLYPHS
Mike Villemaire
Trout and the Meaning of Life
Fish Water People Photo Contest 2025
Hawaii Bonefishing Through Life Stages • HOW TO KEEP CHASING FISH ON FAMILY TRIPS, NO MATTER WHAT STAGE YOU’RE IN
Gear & Tips
Sally Stoner
Winter Steelhead Swing Tactics
Eel River Rising
Not Just a Knot
San Diego • Unexpected Waters in a Coastal Metropolis
Urban Fly-Fishing Gear Checklist
24 Hours In San Diego
The Queens of Barrett
Of Fine Cigars and Big Trout
Mammoth Lakes
Get Ready