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
January 20
The Lower King River Cookout
The 2024 Lower Kings River Cookout was a great success! Thank you all for participating. We had a day of great food, fun fellowship and (despite the crowds) some good fishing! We look forward to doing it again next year. Here are few photos from the day. Look for the full collection of photos in the Photo Albums section of the clubs site.
March 28-30
Pyramid Lake, NV
Despite the cold weather and slow bite we managed to land a few of the unique Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Pyramid Lake is a special place and these fish are fun to catch. hank you Gavin for hosting this great trip. We look forward to another club outing to Pyramid next year. Look for the full collection of photos in the Photo Albums section of the clubs site.
May 4
Roger Miller Youth Academy
Contact Kevin Smith at kesmith@csufresno.edu with questions.
June 22
High Sierra Lake
High Sierra Alpine Lakes are beautiful in late Spring/Early Summer and Weaver Lake did not disappoint. Crystal clear water, blue skies, abundant wildflowers and willing (sort-of) fish. The fishing brought mixed results but persistence and experimenting paid off. See the Weaver Lake Photo Album for more pictures.
August 8-11
Golden Trout/Kern River Basin Trip
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 main Kern River and the CA Golden Trout east of the Kern River and into the Golden Trout Wilderness. We are planning a 4 day trip to pursue each of these three species. We will leave Thursday morning 8/8 (or Wednesday evening) and return Sunday, 8/11. we plan to stay in campgrounds. If you are interested in joining us for this trip please register here: Golden Trout/Kern River Basin Trip - 8/8/2024. Reach out to Tim Ritchey at tritchey@comcast.net with questions.
September 14-18
Northern CA Heritage Trout Challenge
In the Northeast corner of the state and in the headwaters of Mount Shasta are 3 species of Redband Trout that qualify for the CA Heritage Trout Challenge. Over these five days we will head to the far northeast corner of the state to pursue the Warner Lake Redband, the Goose Lake Redband and the McCloud Redband. This will likely be a combination of camping and motels and will finish in Redding on the 18th as some of us will be joining Lance Gray in drift boat fishing the Lower Sac on the 19th. If you are interested in joining us for this trip please register her: Northern CA Heritage Trout Challenge - 9/14/2024. Reach out to Tim Ritchey at tritchey@comcast.net with questions.
September 19
Lower Sacramento River Drift Boat Outing
Lance Gray has arranged for 4 drift boats on the lower Sacramento River for Thursday, September 19, 2024. The trip is open for 8 anglers and Lance will attempt to obtain more boats based on demand. The cost for the trip is $275 per angler and requires 2 anglers per boat! This trip is currently SOLD OUT but if you interested in adding your name to the waitlist please go to the event at this link: https://flyfishers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=495028&item_id=2209539.
October 5
Upper Kings River
Hosted by Bill Bruce, bbruce@cvip.net, and Brian Loven, bdloven@live.com. We'll fish the Upper Kings River. Details and event registration to come soon. This is a great opportunity to learn the river and tactics for success from two of the masters. Stay tuned for more details.
October 25-28
East Side - Tom's Place Outing
Hosted by Scott Piggott. 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. Scott has made arrangement for a few cabins and lodge rooms at Tom's Place near Crowley Lake. This is a rustic lodge with great history and in a great location. Space is limited so reserve your spot soon. Click the button below to purchase and reserve your room at the lodge! For more information contact Scott Piggott at Scott.Piggott1956@gmail.com.
Click here to register and book lodging
November 2
O’Neill Forebay
Striper outing held at O’Niell Forebay. If you have not fished for Stipers in the Forebay before then this will be a great opportunity to be introduced to these powerful fish. We will meet near the boat dock first thing in the morning to help with set-up and tactics. Float-tubes, Kayaks or small boats are recommended but not necessary. Success can be had from shore as well. The club will have burgers for lunch (for those who register) in the picnic area. In addition to burgers we’ll share fish tales and pictures! We encourage you to bring a small side dish of your choice to share. Please register on the club website.
November TBD
Adult Academy
Details pending.
*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.
2025 Outings
January TBD (Tentatively Jan. 18)
The Lower King River Cookout
Our annual Lower Kings River Cookout is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 18. The Lower Kings River is a great winter fishery with the potential to catch rainbows in the 20” range. Just 30 minutes from Fresno this make a great daytrip. We’ll fish the morning, gather for lunch at Avocado Lake to swap stories, then fish the afternoon. This is a great outing for all skill levels. If you are new to fly fishing or new to the Lower Kings River then will be plenty of seasoned fisherman from the club there to help you find success.
March TBD
Pyramid Lake, NV
Details pending.
May TBD
Roger Miller Youth Academy
Details pending.
June TBD
HIgh Sierra Lake
Details pending.
June TBD
Montana
Details pending.
July TBD
Golden Trout Pack Trip
Details pending.
September TBD
Upper Kings River
Details pending.
September TBD
Heenan Lake (Lahonton Cutthroat Heritage Trout)
Details pending.
October TBD
Eagle Lake (Eagle Lake Rainbow Heritage Trout)
Details pending.
November TBD
Nor Cal Coast (Heritage Coastal Cutthroat)
Details pending.
November TBD
O'Neill Forebay Striped Bass
Details pending.
November TBD
Adult Academy
Details pending.