California Fly Fisher

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