Pollock Pines California
 

Hi,

Any help with the following would be appreciated ...

I have unexpectedly found myself with a free day to fish tomorrow. I'm
staying in Pollock Pines. I have my gear with me, but I don't know the
area.

I'm a stream/wade fisherman.

Any ideas for a place to wade in and maybe catch a few trout would be
welcome.

I see a fork of the American River by the road. Worth fishing?

Also, I have to be up Ice House Lake road at some point ... any
streams worth checking out up there?

Thanks in advance,

Rick

Pollock Pines California
 

On 2008-06-20, wrote:

I see a fork of the American River by the road. Worth fishing?

For fishing, yes. For eating, not so much. The area is so heavily fished,
native trout are few and most are stocked rainbows. Elevation is under 4K,
so water temps are relatively high for brutally hot CA. Better to drive up
to 7K ft and try your luck if looking for good eats.

I have no FF experience in CA, but small Super-Supers are lethal. I think
they're trained at the hatchery to hit 'em. ;)

nb

Pollock Pines California
 

The North fork of the York, and toward Napa, Puta Creek have some excellent
spots easily reached by car and on foot. Have not fished the York's S. fork,
but would expect it to be the same.

The York is usually wide and fast this time of year, but well worth the
drive. Strong cutthroat that average 16-18". There are sand bars that offer
great positioning out in the river, but beware the speed of the water. There
are large rocks in places, and these can be fun or tiring, depending on your
sense of adventure.

Most of the fly shops are well stocked with the best flies. Have had success
with dark stone flies and cadis on the same day.

Tight lines, and enjoy,

Vic
wrote in message
...
Hi,

Any help with the following would be appreciated ...

I have unexpectedly found myself with a free day to fish tomorrow. I'm
staying in Pollock Pines. I have my gear with me, but I don't know the
area.

I'm a stream/wade fisherman.

Any ideas for a place to wade in and maybe catch a few trout would be
welcome.

I see a fork of the American River by the road. Worth fishing?

Also, I have to be up Ice House Lake road at some point ... any
streams worth checking out up there?

Thanks in advance,

Rick

Pollock Pines California
 

"VideoVic46" wrote in message
...
The North fork of the York, and toward Napa, Puta Creek have some
excellent spots easily reached by car and on foot. Have not fished the
York's S. fork, but would expect it to be the same.

The York is usually wide and fast this time of year, but well worth the
drive. Strong cutthroat that average 16-18". There are sand bars that
offer great positioning out in the river, but beware the speed of the
water. There are large rocks in places, and these can be fun or tiring,
depending on your sense of adventure.

Most of the fly shops are well stocked with the best flies. Have had
success with dark stone flies and cadis on the same day.

Tight lines, and enjoy,

Vic
wrote in message
...
Hi,

Any help with the following would be appreciated ...

I have unexpectedly found myself with a free day to fish tomorrow. I'm
staying in Pollock Pines. I have my gear with me, but I don't know the
area.

I'm a stream/wade fisherman.

Any ideas for a place to wade in and maybe catch a few trout would be
welcome.

I see a fork of the American River by the road. Worth fishing?

Also, I have to be up Ice House Lake road at some point ... any
streams worth checking out up there?

Thanks in advance,

Rick



Wrong area. Near Placerville. Sly Park Reservoir has trout, bass and
Mackinaw trout. You can fish from the shore. Check out
www.anglernet.net/forums for some of the area. My buddy in Placerville,
loves Icehouse, and probably good fishing below the dam.