Woodchuck Country – a loop trail for a grand slam

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Woodchuck Country area:Western Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Mohair Leech #8-10Woolly Bugger, Brown and Olive #8-10Olive Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Black Gnat #14-16Chernobyl Ant #10-12Mosquito #14-18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16 Directions: From Clovis, take Hwy 168 42 miles…

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North Fork Kings River – deep pools upon a granite substrate

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for North Fork Kings area:Western Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Mohair Leech #8-10Woolly Bugger, Brown and Olive #8-10Olive Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Black Gnat #14-16Chernobyl Ant #10-12Mosquito #14-18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16 Directions: From Fresno, take Highway 168 east…

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Crown Valley – route to tehipite

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Crown Valley area:Western Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Mohair Leech #8-10Woolly Bugger, Brown and Olive #8-10Olive Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Black Gnat #14-16Chernobyl Ant #10-12Mosquito #14-18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16 Directions: From Fresno, take Highway 168 east 51…

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MF and SF Kings River – one of the best fisheries

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Middle and South Fork Kings:West Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18St. Vrain Caddis #14CDC Cripple #12-14Kings River Caddis #12-16Orange Stimulator #8-10 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16Bird’s Nest #14-18Copper John #12-14Fox Poopah #12-14Kaufmann Golden Stone #10-12 Directions: This region is best…

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Main Kings River – fish the entire year round

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Main Kings:West Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18St. Vrain Caddis #14CDC Cripple #12-14Kings River Caddis #12-16Orange Stimulator #8-10 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16Bird’s Nest #14-18Copper John #12-14Fox Poopah #12-14Kaufmann Golden Stone #10-12Zebra Midge #16-18 Directions: The Kings River can be…

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Hume Lake – a fall float tube festival

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Hume Lake area:Westside Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Streamer Flies:Mohair Leech #8-10Woolly Bugger, Brown and Olive #6-8Denny’s Seal Bugger #8-10J.Fair’s Wiggle Tail #8-10 Midges:Martis Midge #14-16Zebra Midge #14-18Disco Midge, Red #14-18 Directions: From Fresno, go east on Highway 180 for 55 miles to King’s Canyon National Park. Turn at Hume Lake…

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Jennie Lakes Wilderness – adjacent to two national parks

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Jennie Lakes Wilderness area:West Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18St. Vrain Caddis #14CDC Cripple #12-14Kings River Caddis #12-16Orange Stimulator #8-10 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16Bird’s Nest #14-18Copper John #12-14Fox Poopah #12-14Kaufmann Golden Stone #10-12Zebra Midge #16-18 Directions: From Fresno, take…

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Roaring River – culminate in a beautiful waterfall

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Roaring River area:West Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18St. Vrain Caddis #14CDC Cripple #12-14Kings River Caddis #12-16Orange Stimulator #8-10 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16Bird’s Nest #14-18Copper John #12-14Fox Poopah #12-14Kaufmann Golden Stone #10-12Zebra Midge #16-18 Directions: There are two trailheads…

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West Side Sierra Region 5

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

  Click the map or the link for a detailed map of the area: 1. Dinky Creek 2. Pine Flat Reservoir 3. North Fork Kings 4. Crown Valley 5. MF and SF Kings River 6. Kings River 7. Jennie Lakes Wilderness 8. Roaring River     Fishing Map Available Covers the Middle Fork and South Fork Kings River, Crown Valley, Kings River, Jennie…

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West Side Sierra Region 4

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

    Click the map or the link for a detailed map of the area: 1. Bass Lake 2. Kaiser Wilderness 3. Mono Hot Springs 4. Shaver Lake 5. Dinkey Lakes 6. Dinky Creek 7. Red Mountain Basin 8. Woodchuck Country       Fishing Map Available Covers the South Fork San Joaquin, Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, Kaiser Wilderness, Woodchuck Country, and Bear Creek.…

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