Fresno Fly Fishers for Conservation
CLUB OUTINGS
Join the fun! Club Outings are a great way to meet new fishing buddies, explore new fishing locations and learn new fishing tactics to improve your success. If you are interested in advancing in the sport of fly fishing then participating in club outings is a great way to do it. Join us!
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Do you have an idea for an outing? Are you interested in hosting an outing? If you have an idea or are interested in hosting a club outing please reach out to Tim Ritchey at tritchey@comcast.net.
CA Heritage Trout Challenge
Are you interested in pursuing the California Heritage Trout Challenge? Please click the button below to learn more about this unique and challenging program. There are a number of us in the club pursuing this challenge and we are planning outings to support this effort. If you are interested in joining in this pursuit please email Tim Ritchey at tritchey@comcast.net and we will support your effort to accomplish your goal. Join us!
Heritage Trout Challenge
2024 Outings
2025 Outings
2026 Outings
January 17
The Lower Kings River Cookout & Fishing Contest
Our annual Lower Kings River Cookout was, once again, another great success. We had nearly 40 people join us this year, with a few brand new to the club or guests joining us for the first time. Despite the crowds at the river, many of our members caught fish. New member Kevin Knack took home the trophies for both the biggest fish and the most fish caught that day. Thank you to all who participated and thank you Kevin Smith for hosting this years outing. We look forward to doing it again next year.
February 28-March 1
Lower Yuba River
After three years of poor weather that prevented us from making this trip we have a new date for the Lower Yuba River. This stretch of the river is private water owned by the University of California - the Yuba River Education Center. They offer this stretch of the river exclusively to fly fishing clubs with a limit of 20 anglers per day. The Lower Yuba has a great reputation for very strong active Rainbows and the occasional Steelhead. Those who registered and paid last year will have first-right-of-refusal for this year's trip. If you are not registered but interested in joining if space becomes available please let Tim Ritchey know at tritchey@comcast.net. The cost per angler is $50 for access to the site. Food and lodging are separate. There are both hotel and camping options nearby. Keep an eye out for updates as we get closer. Lower Yuba River Outing 2025 - Tentative Date - 2/22/2025
March 6-7
Upper Kings River - Overnight
Join us for a few days on one of our favorite sections of river, the Upper Kings. We have a cabin (Camp 4 Campground) for the night of the 6th, so plan on coming up early on Friday, do some fishing if you have time, then we'll have a BBQ dinner at the cabin. Saturday morning we'll start out early for a day on the water. The early fly gets the rainbow! Register early to get space in the cabin. About Camp 4 About Camp 4 Campground is a small primitive camping area located at 1,000 feet elevation along the Wild and Scenic Kings River in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, managed by the Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest. The campground features five first-come, first-served campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, plus a vault toilet. The Kings River is popular for whitewater rafting with up to Class III rapids, making this a favorite spot for river enthusiasts, particularly during spring runoff. This is a remote, no-fee campground with no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. The access road is unsuitable for trailers. Campfire permits are required for all fires and stoves, and fire restrictions may be enforced during hot, dry conditions. Supplies can be obtained in the nearby community of Piedra. The campground is accessible year-round and sees heavy use during peak seasons. Directions From Fresno, travel 65 miles east via State Highway 180, then Piedra Road/Trimmer Springs Road (Forest Road 11S12), and Davis Road (Forest Road 12S01). The campground is located along the Kings River. Register here: Upper Kings River- Spring 2026 - 3/6/2026
June TBD
Marble Fork of the Kaweah, Sequoia
The Marble Fork of the Kaweah River near Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park has proven to be a great spring fishery is recent years. Depending on current conditions we have seen great dry fly, as well as nymphing, success. This is a beautiful are and a great place to gather as a club and enjoy a day of fishing together. Please let us know you are interested by registering. More details as we get closer.
May TBD
Hume Lake Outing
It has been a few years since we have done this trip. It's a beautiful lake and a very fun area to spend the day. Stay tune as we put the details together. Updates coming soon.
July TBD
Golden Trout/Kern River Basin Outing
There are 3 of the Heritage Trout species in the Kern River Basin and Golden Trout Wilderness area. The Little Kern Golden west of the Kern River, the Kern River Rainbow in both branches of the Kern River and the CA Golden Trout on the east side. We are planning a 3-4 day trip to pursue each of these three species. Stay tuned for more details.
September TBD
Cedar Grove - South Fork of the Kings River
The South Fork of the Kings River in Kings Canyon is one of the premier areas to fish in the Central Sierras. CA-180 drops into the canyon near Boyden Cavern and runs parallel to the river for 15 miles to Roads End. The fishing options along this 15 miles (and more if you're willing to hike) are diverse and plentiful. With great pocket water, riffles, side channels and soft water you can find success with dry fly, dry dropper, indicator nymphing and tight line nymphing. You can even find some holes to pull a streamer through. More detail to come as we get closer.
October TBD
East Side - Lake Crowley and the Owens River
The East side is loaded with great fishing options. The Upper and Lower Owens Rivers, Hot Creek, Crowley Lake, high mountain lakes and streams. This is a weekend trip you will not want to miss. We encourage you to stay at Tom's Place near Crowley Lake. This is a rustic lodge with great history and in a great location.
November - TBD
Trinity River Float Trip
Details to come.
November TBD
O'Neill Forebay - Striped Bass Outing
Details to come.
*All outings are subject to change based on current condition, interest and other unforeseen issues. For the latest updates please contact the outing host or Tim Ritchey at tritchey@comcast.net.