Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club upcoming events

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 - Equipment Seminar with George Revel (21 Apr 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This Equipment Seminar is for Learn to Fly Fish Level 1 students.

To help you determine what fishing gear is best for you, and to answer any questions, a series of equipment seminars will be presented by George Revel at:

Lost Coast Outfitters

540 Jackson Street

San Francisco, CA 94133

415.900.1954

Please register for one of the dates/times (6 spots available for each time)

Thu, Apr 9th 4-5pm or 5-6pm

Tue, Apr 14th 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm

Tue, Apr 21st 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 - Equipment Seminar with George Revel (21 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

This Equipment Seminar is for Learn to Fly Fish Level 1 students.

To help you determine what fishing gear is best for you, and to answer any questions, a series of equipment seminars will be presented by George Revel at:

Lost Coast Outfitters

540 Jackson Street

San Francisco, CA 94133

415.900.1954

Please register for one of the dates/times (6 spots available for each time)

Thu, Apr 9th 4-5pm or 5-6pm

Tue, Apr 14th 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm

Tue, Apr 21st 4-5:30pm or 5:30-7pm

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 Seminar: Entomology and Fly Selection (21 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Zoom link is in the LTFF Google Calendar you should be subscribed to:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=300aa7eb6ee8a579022c5138019207133ab21ee6b2177226a56a8c8eacb1a4e0@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 Seminar: What Trout See (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Zoom link is in the LTFF Google Calendar you should be subscribed to:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=300aa7eb6ee8a579022c5138019207133ab21ee6b2177226a56a8c8eacb1a4e0@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 Seminar: Researching and Creating your own Fishing Trip (05 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Zoom link is in the LTFF Google Calendar you should be subscribed to:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=300aa7eb6ee8a579022c5138019207133ab21ee6b2177226a56a8c8eacb1a4e0@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 Seminar: Etiquette and Conservation (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Zoom link is in the LTFF Google Calendar you should be subscribed to:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=300aa7eb6ee8a579022c5138019207133ab21ee6b2177226a56a8c8eacb1a4e0@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

GGACC Women's Group Event TBD (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

Save the date!

The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:

Thursday, June 18th - Trout Spey
Thursday, July 16th - 6-8 PM Beginning casting
Thursday, August 20th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, September 17th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM

Stay in the loop!

GGACC Members can receive the monthly "Women of GGACC" newsletters automatically by updating your GGACC Profile here. To navigate, select “Edit Profile” and opt in to “Women's Group.”
Subscribe to our Forum for posts from fellow members.
Follow our new Instagram: @ggaccwomensprogram for news, the latest fishing report & more!

If you have any questions or suggestions about the Women’s Group, email us at women.ggacc@gmail.com

Learn to Fly Fish Level 2 - Hat Creek Fish-out (05 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

LTFF Hat Creek Fishout – Level 2 Students - June 5-7

Hat Creek! In the shadow of Mt. Lassen, this is both a beautiful and challenging fly fishing venue for LTFF Level 2 anglers. You will learn techniques to be on your game to catch trout in this great location!

We have a great group of LTFF alumni with experience on this river to guide you and teach you strategies and skills for this water.

Unless announced otherwise, this mentored Hat Creek fish-out is only being offered to a limited number of this year's enrolled Level 2 students in the club's "Learn to Fly Fish" (LTFF) Program. Do not register for this event if you are NOT in this class, or risk losing your registration fee.

We have structured this outing for two groups of 8 students, with 1 ½ days of mentored fishing. Group 1 will fish Friday evening & Saturday. Group 2 will fish Sat evening and Sunday. The two group will overlap for the Sat evening sessions. After a morning fishing session, we will take afternoon breaks while the fishing slows down. You may choose to rest or explore the area during the afternoon, and then return in the evening hopefully for a nice hatch and more great fishing! This arrangement of fishing the morning and evening is generally not available with guides since they need to make it home to their families.

The schedule then allows for a Sunday or Monday departure for the roughly 5 hour return drive to the Bay Area. We will have enough camping spots for everyone to attend for the full weekend.

John Chung will be your fishout leader, taking charge of the logistics. We will have at least three other club mentors providing a ~2:1 student to mentor ratio for great expert coaching!

Hat Creek is one of California’s most renowned trout streams and a favorite dry fly water for many of the state’s best fly anglers — especially on the Wild River section and other famous stretches of this special river that we expect to fish. And since this is a spring-fed stream, it should have a good water level regardless of run-off.

Campground:

We will be camping at PG&E's public Cassel Campground (off Hwy 299 east of Burney). Campsite reservations won't open until later in April. We will detail the specific campsites in our pre-fishout zoom call. Camping with the group is highly encouraged for both proximity to fishing, as well as getting the most out of this great fishing venue.

In past years, we've been able to pitch 2-3 tents per campsite at Cassel without objection (the area mgr. actually suggested these particular "back loop" sites for us to do so). There are no group camp sites in either this or any other nearby campgrounds, but this arrangement should work to allow most of the students to camp together in adjacent campsites rather than being spread out throughout the campground. We have paid extra for up to 2 vehicles per campsite. Any more than that and we may have to park some vehicles at the gate to the campground (after unloading) -- or pay an extra $5/night for additional vehicles if there is space to park them off the loop road -- but the area mgr. may decide that when he sees how many vehicles we have (another good reason to carpool, if possible).

Should you prefer to reserve a campsite of your own though to perhaps stay longer, then go to pge.com and under the "Find A Park" tab, search for Cassel Campground and book your own site very soon. (Another, but much smaller, PG&E campground in that area is North Shore Campground, if you can’t find any more open spots in Cassel.) Reservations for PG&E campgrounds usually open around Mid April.

Motels: For those who prefer not to camp, the motels in nearby Burney include:

Charm Motel (ph 530-335-3300, www.charm.burneylodging.com)

Green Gables (ph. 530-335-3300, www.greengables.burneylodging.com)

Shasta Pines Motel & Suites (ph. 530-335-2201, www.shastapinesmotel.com)

Meeting Place:

Everyone will need to meet at John or Charles' campsite in Cassel Campground at 7:00AM each fishing morning to figure out who is going with which mentor, to make up your lunches, to get your flies, instructions, etc. This early start is intended to get everyone on the water as soon as possible each morning — so please don’t be late.

We also will meet at the same location in the evening around 4pm and prepare for an evening fishing session. We will adjust as conditions require, but evening fishing on Hat Creek can be very good.

Driving Directions:

Google "Cassel Campground”: the shortest route is to follow I-5N to Redding, from there take CA-299E to Cassel Road — about 5 hours total drive time without traffic (from Redding it is about 1 hr. 15 min. without traffic)

If you need them, follow these directions: Take Exit #680 off of I-5 for CA-299/Lake Blvd., keep right at the fork and follow signs for Burney/Alturas/CA-299E, follow CA-299E for 50 miles to Burney, continue east of Burney on CA Hwy 299E for 7 more miles (to 2 miles past the junction with Hwy. 89), turn south (right) onto Cassel Road, drive 3.6 miles and turn left at paved access road into the campground (just before the bridge and across from Cassel Post Office).

Camping Equipment:

It is suggested that you have your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly) or an agreement to share a tent with someone. Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress, or cot); headlight or flashlight; cooking stove; water container; cooking pots / cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All dry goods should be stored in the supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays. Optional equipment might include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; table cloth for picnic table; etc.

Meals:

There will be NO hosted group dinners for anyone on this fish-out. You can cook dinners in camp, or there are at least two possible restaurants on Main St. in Burney that smaller groups may decide to use: Rex Club (ph. 530-335-4184, they also have cabins) Art’s Outpost (Steak House & Italian, ph. 530-335-2835)

There are also other diners, a Subway for sandwiches, pizza joints, and other fast food options in Burney: (www.reddingcentral.com/Dine/dine-Burney.htm)

We will be providing groceries for making your own sandwiches for sack lunches on each fishing day only. Lunches will most likely be held in camp with a chance to rest from the heat of the day and to reorganize mentors' groupings if requested.

NOTE: Other than the two sack lunches on your Group's fishing days, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food, or buy dinners or other meals out.

Fishing Gear:

We recommend bringing a 3-5wt fly rod with floating line (6wt rod max!). For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono (nylon) tippet spools in 4X-6X (these fish can be picky!) Also be sure that you bring both a liquid (or gel) dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. For indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material (to use 5-7' of this for indicator/ depth adjustment), and spools of both 4X & 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs. Bring foam hoppers or Chubby Chernobyl pattern flies for hopper (dry) / dropper rigging if you prefer this rather than indicator nymphing, or simply tight-line nymph instead (although Hat Creek has very little pocket water where tight-lining works best). "Swinging" of soft-hackled flies is another very good choice.

Flies:

We will be providing at least a dozen flies to each student -- some dries, a couple buggers, and a few nymph patterns. These flies will likely only be packaged in sandwich bags for distributing to you, so you will need to put them in your own fly box along with your other flies -- and be sure to pinch the barbs! We will not be doing this for you. Also, bring your own flies, especially any that you picked up for (or tied for) this particular trip on a fly shop's or someone else's recommendation.

If you still need more of your own flies, or forgot some other gear after you leave town, there is "The Fly Shop" on your way up there (located just south of Redding on east side of I-5 backed up to the frwy.: take the Churn Creek Road exit, then head north about a 1/2 mile or so on the frontage road to see the shop on your left). There's also the "Shasta Angler" in Fall River Mills, which is 5-10 miles past the Hat Creek area on CA-299 (for good local knowledge from owner Matt).

Other Stuff:

In addition to forceps, nippers, vest or pack for fly boxes and other gear, sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, waders, boots, belts, water bottle (or other means to carry, or filter, drinking water), don’t forget your wading staff! A small net is always optional for trout, but it really helps in landing them with minimal stress and keeping them in the water while unhooking—both of which are extremely important for the fish’s survival. Camping gear should include headlamps or flashlights —the former is especially good for tying on flies during late evening fishing.

Wading:

As a spring creek, Hat Creek can be pretty cold, but you may decide when you get there and test the water that you might prefer to wet-wade instead of wearing waders. If so, just be sure that you have sturdy closed-toe wading sandals or, better yet, use neoprene guard socks (or other neoprene socks) plus polypo liner socks to help fill-out your wading boots. Lightweight (i.e., nylon) long pants are recommended (in lieu of wearing shorts) for wet-wading to better protect your shins from scrapes on rocks, scratchy brush, poison oak, etc. For evening fishing, you will want waders and a headlamp.

Registration Fee:

The registration fee is $130 per student. This fee is needed to hopefully cover the cost of all the campground fees, the purchase of flies, groceries for lunches, etc. It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging, meals (other than 2 lunches), or any other expenses.

Communications:

John Chung will lead this fishout and coordinate accordingly. (415)-577-5585 jschung1@gmail.com

Note: There is only spotty to very poor cell phone service in the Hat Creek area -- try texting up there instead, which is also hit-or-miss.

Learn to Fly Fish Level 2 - Upper Sac Fish-out (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

LTFF Upper Sacramento River Fish-outs -- Level 2 Students only

These two Upper Sac River Fish-outs on June 13-14 (Group 1, fishing with mentors on June 13 and Group 2, fishing with mentors on June 14) are exclusively intended for currently registered Level 2 students in the GGACC's "Learn to Fly Fish" (LTFF) program. Registration for these fish-outs is limited and based on a lottery system. There will be 10 openings for each group.

The Upper Sacramento River is one of Northern California's best known fly fishing rivers for rainbow and brown trout due to all the wadable riffles and pocket water, especially in its upper stretches, which are relatively easy to access from both Interstate 5 and the railroad tracks that parallel much of the river from Lamoine at the south end up to the Cantara railroad bridge that's just north of the historic town of Dunsmuir. Unlike the Lower Sacramento River, a big tailwater river, that flows out of Lake Shasta, this upper river follows a much more picturesque landscape of forested mountain sides and canyons, including the stunning mountain crags in Castle Crags State Park that borders this river. Most of the I-5 exits along the interstate here lead to some sort of access to the river.

We will fish from Castle Crags State Park Picnic Area. This is a fee area, so if you have a state park pass, bring it.

We are introducing a special opportunity this year, courtesy of two of our FFI certified casting instructors---Steve Morikawa and Jeff Hogan. Steve and Jeff will be leading a "tight line" clinic for each day--with instruction on novel techniques you may have not seen. Students will receive on-the-water training and coaching on tight line techniques on the Upper Sac...a perfect place to introduce and hone these skills. We will have additional club mentors, allowing for a ~2:1 student to mentor ratio.

It should be noted that the Upper Sac features excellent pocket water lending itself well to tight line techniques. However, various locations can present challenging wading conditions. You should be prepared accordingly.

Registration fees include ingredients for you to make your own lunch at the campground prior to morning departure. You are expected to arrive at the meeting spot, wader up and be ready to listen/learn. The fish-out leader will distribute flies to you and assign you to your guide for the day.

Gear Needed: Other than any camping gear that you may decide to bring, your fishing and other gear should include: a 4 or 5 wt fly rod with floating line, at least 2-3 9ft. 4X leaders, mono tippet spools in 3X-5X, fluoro tippet in 4X-5X, a few medium sized indicators of your choice, split-shot in at least AB & BB sizes, forceps, nippers, gel (or liquid) silicone fly floatant, dry-shake desiccant floatant, and a small or medium sized fly box (preferably watertight). Flies will be provided as part of the registration fees. Entomology and fly imitations will be discussed in prep meetings prior to the fish-out to help you purchase some extra flies to bring along or tie your own before the trip. While not necessary, if you have a euro-nymphing style rod setup (eg...10-11ft, 3-4wt with soft tip)--bring it!

Bring a pack of some sort, or a fishing vest with a large back pocket, suitable to carry your fishing gear, lunch, and at least one liter of drinking water, plus a packable rain jacket or water resistant shell if there is any chance of rain or cool weather. You must have a wading staff with a lanyard, a hat with brim or bill, polarized sunglasses, and at least one wading belt for your waders.

Bring waders and wading boots (felt-soled or studded rubber-soled) and, if you think that you might prefer to wet-wade if it's really hot, a pair of neoprene guard socks (to wear over cotton wading socks to both fill your wading boots and help keep sand out of your socks). This river may be running pretty high still due to snow-melt and running pretty cold, so be sure you bring waders along in your vehicle no matter what you decide to do there.

Don't forget your CA fishing license (it's a long drive back to get a duplicate copy), also sunscreen, and bug repellent. Optional gear includes sungloves, a buff, a landing net on a stretchy lanyard, a marine safety whistle, tiny first aid kit, small toilet paper or kleenex pack, and a little notebook & pencil and maybe a stream thermometer if you are really getting into it.

Camping or Lodging Options: We have reserved group campsites at Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, which is a short distance first to the west and then south of the I-5 exit near the town of Mt. Shasta. (Use Google or other map apps to get interstate exit and street directions to the resort.) Travel time from the City is about 4-1/2 hours -- without accounting for traffic, so be sure to leave early enough to not be making others unhappy by setting up your camp after most others have gone to sleep.

We have reserved group camp sites at Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. Fees for these campsites are included in the registration fees. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort will have restroom facilities available for campers. You must bring your own camping and cooking gear and food/drink for your stay at Lake Siskiyou.

Camping is strongly encouraged to get better acquainted with your fellow students. However, if you need a motel instead, there are motel accommodations possible in the nearby towns of Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, and McCloud.

Registration fee of $135 is non-refundable and covers , DIY lunch, flies, and campground fees. It does not cover your travel costs, motels (if you decide not to camp), food (except lunch), or guide gratuities.

For questions, contact: Jeff Hogan or Steve Morikawa

Learn to Fly Fish Level 1 - WF Carson Fish-out (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This outing is exclusively intended for currently registered Level 1 students in the GGACC Learn To Fly Fish (LTFF) program.

Cost: $135/ person

Overview

The upper parts of the West Fork of the Carson are south of Lake Tahoe in Hope Valley, about 3-4 hours from San Francisco. We will be fishing above 7,000ft in several locations near the Hope Valley Campground in Alpine County, California’s least populated county. We will primarily use dry fly and dry-dropper techniques.

We will organize 4 groups of 10 registered, Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 student anglers (Saturday June 13, Sunday June 14, Saturday June 27, and Sunday June 28) to enjoy a day long fly fishing outing with LTFF club mentors. The groups will camp at a campground to be determined.

This is a great outing to gain more experience and confidence in your fly fishing game. A 5wt rod will be adequate. You will also want waders or wet wading equipment, depending on the weather. Of course, you always need to bring along your 2026 California fishing license. We will go into greater detail during the zoom call before the fish out.

Your registration fee covers campground fees and a DIY lunch for the day. You will be responsible for breakfast, dinner, snacks, and transportation. Due to the smaller size of the prospective campgrounds, carpooling is highly encouraged.

We will have four groups of 10 anglers each. The first group will arrive on Friday evening with the option for early fishing and fish all day Saturday. The second group of 10 will arrive on Saturday and fish on Sunday. We will have about 5 GGACC club mentors, offering ~2:1 student to mentor ratio.

Camping Equipment

You will need your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly). Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress, or cot); headlight or flashlight; cooking stove; water container; cooking pots / cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All dry goods should be stored in the supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays. Optional equipment might include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; tablecloth for picnic table; etc.

Meals

We would like to organize a group meal Saturday evening. More information on this during the pre-fish out meeting.

We will be providing groceries for DIY sack lunches on each fishing day only.

NOTE: Other than the sack lunch on your Group's fishing days, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food, or buy dinners or other meals out.

Fishing Gear

We recommend bringing a 5wt fly rod with floating line (6wt rod max! 4wt could work too). For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono (nylon) tippet spools in 4X-6X. Also be sure that you bring bothaliquid (or gel)dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. If you want to try indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material (to use 5-7' of this for indicator/ depth adjustment), and spools of both 4X & 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs. We will primarily focus on dry fly and dry dropper techniques.

Flies

We will provide a set of flies. It is recommended that you bring a small fly box to organize and have these flies handy and ready to use with barbs crushed. Bringing additional flies is also a good idea. We will discuss what flies to bring in the meeting.

Other Stuff

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $135 per student. This fee will cover the cost of all the campground fees, groceries for lunches, flies, etc. It does not include the cost of transportation, meals (other than lunch), or any other expenses.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. In the event that a student is, for any reason, unable to attend, he/she may resell his slot (rod) to another LTFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the student to manage this transaction.

For questions, contact Charles Marsh at senor.charles@gmail.com

GGACC Women's Group Event - Trout Spey (18 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

Save the date!

The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:

Thursday, July 16th - 6-8 PM Beginning casting
Thursday, August 20th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, September 17th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM

Stay in the loop!

GGACC Members can receive the monthly "Women of GGACC" newsletters automatically by updating your GGACC Profile here. To navigate, select “Edit Profile” and opt in to “Women's Group.”
Subscribe to our Forum for posts from fellow members.
Follow our new Instagram: @ggaccwomensprogram for news, the latest fishing report & more!

If you have any questions or suggestions about the Women’s Group, email us at women.ggacc@gmail.com

Learn To Fly Fish Level 3 Montana Fish-out (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

️

️The Montana Fish-Out: LTFF Level 3 Pinnacle Experience

July 12–17, 2026 | Missouri River by Craig, MT (Wolf Creek Lodge)

Widely considered the premier trip of the LTFF program, this fish-out is the ultimate reward for Level 3 students. From sight-casting to "pods" of rising trout to navigating the legendary waters of the Missouri River in drift boats, this is where your skills meet their match.

The Experience

Prepare for 3 days of high-caliber angling in the heart of Montana’s "Headhunting" territory

The Fishing: A mix of technical nymphing and heart-pounding dry fly/hopper action
The Setup: 10 students, 2 leaders, and professional guides from Headhunters Outfitters
The Schedule:
Monday: On-the-water clinic and walk/wade sessions to dial in your technique.
Tues–Thurs: Full days on drift boats (2 anglers per boat) chasing large Rainbows and Browns. Early starts.

Logistics at a Glance

Category	Details
Lodging	Wolf Creek Lodge (Arrive Sun after 4 PM; Depart Fri by 10 AM)
Meals	Lodge breakfast (DIY), Guide-provided lunches, and communal group dinners
Travel	Fly into Helena (nearest) or Bozeman (direct); Rental car required (can carpool)
Prerequisite	Must be a currently registered 2026 LTFF Level 3 student

Gear & Preparation

We provide: Rods and flies for drift boat days.

You bring:

Rod: A 4, 5, or 6wt for the clinic/wading
Protection: Polarized sunglasses (essential for sight casting), broad-brimmed hat, and high-SPF sunscreen.
Clothing: Breathable layers for mid-day heat + high-quality rain gear for unpredictable Montana storms.
License: A valid Montana fishing license is required.

Investment

Fish-out Fee: $2,500

Includes: Lodging, all meals, professional guides, and drift boats.
Excludes: Airfare, rental cars, and daily guide tips ($75–$100/day per person).

️ Pre-Trip Planning

To ensure you're fully prepared, we will host two Zoom sessions:

Logistics & Travel: Booking flights and coordinating car rentals.
Final Prep: Gear check and technical Q&A a few weeks before departure.

Your Leaders:

Nancy Chew: sfnancychew@yahoo.com
Achim Soelter: df9wu@yahoo.com

GGACC Women's Group Event - Beginning Casting (16 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

Save the date!

The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:

Thursday, August 20th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, September 17th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM

Stay in the loop!

Subscribe to our Forum for Women’s Group event updates.
Follow our new Instagram: @ggaccwomensprogram for news, the latest fishing report & more!
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Women’s Group, email us at women.ggacc@gmail.com

Learn to Fly Fish Level 1 - Yosemite High Country Fish-out (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Yosemite High Country - LTFF Level 1 Fish-out

Four Groups of 10 Anglers.

Group 1 fishing Wednesday-Thursday July 22-23
Group 2 fishing Friday-Saturday July 24-25
Group 3 fishing Sunday- Monday July 26-27
Group 4 fishing Tuesday-Wednesday July 28-29

This outing is intended for currently registered Level 1 students in the GGACC's "Learn to Fly Fish" (LTFF) program. There will be four sessions of 10 openings for a total of 40 fishing spots.

Cost: $265 / person

Overview

This trip offers fly fishing for several trout species in two pristine high alpine settings. Each day includes up to 2-5 miles of day-hiking at 9,000 - 10,000 feet. Please contact the fishout leader, Charles Marsh, if you have questions or concerns about your physical ability and this trip. (senor.charles@gmail.com).

This year we have a guide, Steve Slater, to lead both the mentors and students on to certain stretches of small alpine streams. We have a great group of LTFF alumni and club members with experience on this watershed to help you and show you strategies and skills for this water. Between the the club mentors and Steve there will be a wealth of Yosemite knowledge at your disposal.

Students will use overhead casts in meadow sections and practice roll casts in areas with trees. We'll use mostly small dry fly patterns with thin mono tippet (4x - 6x), but you may want to nymph the deeper holes.

Those wanting to fish on days where they are not scheduled with mentors, are encouraged to stay in a neighboring campground on other days, but are asked to not fish the same locations that the mentored students will fish. In the pre-fishout meeting, we will suggest alternative local fishing spots.

Lyell Fork

At 9,000 feet, this stream starts at Lyell Glacier and only drops 500 feet in 10 miles. This provides a gentle stream that meanders through meadows and granite pools for a truly unique experience.

The stream is waist deep and wide, offering dry fly fishing to Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout. It's a great place to spot fish in clear water and practice gentle overhead casting. Most of these wild trout are in the 6-9 inch range, but a handful of fish are caught each year in the 18 inch range. Larger fish require more stealth and finesse, while the less spooky smaller trout will attack dry flies readily, often with acrobatic displays.

Dana Fork

Similar to the Lyell Fork, the Dana Fork is a small mountain stream that meanders through meadows at 9,500 ft. elevation. This stream follows along Hwy 120, meaning slightly less hiking and easier access. There are many fish to be caught on a fly along this 2-mile long stream since each hole seems to have an endless supply of wild trout.

Registration fee includes:

Guide fee
Sack lunches each mentored day
1-2 dozen selected flies

Other Student costs:

Yosemite National Park entrance fee, carpooling helps save on this cost.
Guide gratuity
Possible additional campground fees, depending on whether we are successful in finding an open campsite in any of the nearby campgrounds.
Lodging costs for motels, condos, or other vacation rentals available in the area, should you not wish to camp with the group.

Accommodations:

We will be camping at a campground to be determined, most likely the Aspen campground. There are a number of campgrounds near Lee Vining that are not reservable, so we will have an advance party head up a day earlier to secure the campground and send out a note for the location.

There are hotels and RV parks, but they are reserved very early.

Carpooling

There is extremely limited parking available at the campground. This impacts not only "where" (or if you can) park, but also limits the ability to sleep in your car. Students will be required to carpool and tent camp (or stay elsewhere on your own) to ensure we are not over our limit. Please plan accordingly

Yosemite Entrance

Yosemite has been enacting an entrance ticketing process over the past few years. The exact process for this year is not yet announced, but when it is, it will likely require everyone driving to obtain a pass that allows them to enter the park. Once the program is announced, we will communicate further on this topic.

Wading

Waders are generally not useful on this fish out. We will be wet wading. We recommend a wet wading system of neoprene guard socks and wading boots. Lightweight (i.e., nylon) long pants are recommended for wet-wading over wearing shorts to better protect your shins from scrapes on rocks, scratchy brush.

Gear
Not a complete packing list

Don't forget your CA fishing license
Bring (or plan to buy) your own breakfast, dinner, coffee, and snacks for each day.
Camping equipment (e.g., tent, sleeping bag and pad, cooking equipment, etc)
Headlamp and extra batteries, especially useful at night in camp
Small backpack, large sling pack, or vest with a large back pocket to carry lunch, water, packable rain jacket, etc.
Water bottle(s) or water bladder large enough to carry a full day of water (1.5 - 3 liters); or a filter system to replenish a smaller water bottle.
Fly fishing gear (3-5 wt rod, a couple 4X or 5X mono leaders, 5X - 6X mono tippet, nippers, forceps, fly box with additional flies, net optional). No split shot or indicators will be needed.
Dry fly floatants - flies need to be floating high on the water surface all day. It's virtually imperative to have BOTH the liquid (gel) silicone and desiccant "dry shake" versions.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, neck buff)
Wet wading shoes like Chacos or Tevas. Or wading boots with neoprene guard socks. Unless you just prefer to, there's very likely no need for wearing waders on this trip, which will be a little more difficult to hike in.
Mandatory items: wading staff (or hiking sticks), polarized sunglasses.

Eating

We strongly encourage a group dinners for the evening following your first of the two guided days. Getting to know your fellow students and everyone on the trip is part of the experience. We will discuss this over email and in the pre-outing zoom call.
In Lee Vining options are available at Woah Nellie Deli (in the Mobil Gas Mart), right at the junction of Hwys.120 and 395, should you end up camping in the area and would rather not cook your own dinners. For a gas station mart, this is remarkably good food. The deli is open 7am - 9pm.
Other dining options are available in the Mono Lake area (Lee Vining) and further south in the Mammoth Lakes area; however they're sure to be more expensive.

Registration fee of $265 is non-refundable. It does not cover your travel costs, motels (if you decide not to camp), food (except lunch), or other sundries.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student can't attend, they can sell their spot to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).

For further information, contact: Fish-out Leader: Charles Marsh (senor.charles@gmail.com).

Learn to Fly Fish Level 1 - Deer Creek Fish-out (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Our Deer Creek fishing destination is located south of Mt. Lassen in northeastern California, approximately a four hour drive from San Francisco. You will be fishing on Deer Creek, a small to medium size Sierra stream that provides an excellent venue to hone your new fly fishing and wading skills.

We will organize 4 groups of 10 registered, Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 student anglers (Saturday Aug 8, Sunday Aug 9, Saturday Aug 15, Sunday Aug 16) to enjoy a day long fly fishing outing with LTFF club mentors. The groups will camp at campgrounds to be confimed about a 30 minute drive from our fishout venue.

This is a great outing to gain more experience and confidence in your fly fishing game. A 5wt rod will be adequate. You will also want waders or wet wading equipment, depending on the weather. Of course, you always need to bring along your 2024 California fishing license. We will go into greater detail during the zoom call before the fish out.

Your registration fee of $135 covers campground fees, and a DIY lunch for the day. You will be responsible for breakfast, dinner, snacks and your transportation.

We will have four groups of 10 anglers each. The first group will fish arrive on Friday evening and fish on Saturday. The second group of 10 will arrive on Saturday evening and fish on Sunday. We will have about 5 GGACC club mentors, offering ~2:1 student to mentor ratio.

Camping Equipment: You will need your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly) Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress, or cot); headlight or flashlight; cooking stove; water container; cooking pots / cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All dry goods should be stored in the supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays. Optional equipment might include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; table cloth for picnic table; etc.

Meals: We would like to organize a group meal Saturday evening. More information on this during the pre-fish out meeting.

We will be providing groceries for making your own sandwiches for sack lunches on each fishing day only.

NOTE: Other than the sack lunch on your Group's fishing days, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food, or buy dinners or other meals out.

Fishing Gear: We recommend bringing a 5wt fly rod with floating line (6wt rod max!). For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono (nylon) tippet spools in 4X-6X. Also be sure that you bring both a liquid (or gel) dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. For indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material (to use 5-7' of this for indicator/ depth adjustment), and spools of both 4X & 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs.

Flies: We will provide a set of flies. It is recommended that you bring a small fly box to organize and have these flies handy and ready to use with barbs crushed. Bringing additional flies is also a good idea. We will discuss what flies to bring in the meeting.

Other Stuff: In addition to forceps, nippers, vest or pack for fly boxes and other gear, sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, waders, boots, belts, water bottle (or other means to carry, or filter, drinking water), don’t forget your wading staff! A small net is always optional for trout, but it really helps in landing them with minimal stress and keeping them in the water while unhooking—both of which are extremely important for the fish’s survival. Camping gear should include headlamps or flashlights —the former is especially good for tying on flies during late evening fishing.

Registration Fee: The registration fee is $135 per student. This fee will cover the cost of all the campground fees, groceries for lunches, etc. It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging, meals (other than lunch), or any other expenses.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).

For questions, contact Charles Marsh at senor.charles@gmail.com

GGACC Women's Group Event TBD (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

Save the date!

The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:

Thursday, September 17th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM

Stay in the loop!

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Learn to Fly Fish Level 2 - Lower Yuba Fish-out on UC Davis Property (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Lower Yuba River Fishout, UC Davis Property - offered to REGISTERED 2026 LTFF Level 2 (2025 Cohort) students only.

When: August 29^th and/or August 30^th 2026

Location: Lower Yuba River on the Private Access UC Davis Property

What: Trout fishing with bonus Single Hand Spey on the water clinic

Group size: 10 students per day, 2 separate days, total 20 slots

Description:

The Lower Yuba flows out of Englebright Reservoir in the Sierra foothills near the gold mining town of Grass Valley. This is one of the closest wild trout fishing venues to the Bay Area; a roughly 3 hour drive from San Francisco. These waters are known for athletic, hard-fighting wild rainbow trout and steelhead. The University of California-Davis owns and manages private access to the river located above the Parks Bar Bridge/Highway 20 near Smartsville, California. We will have excellent walk and wade access to the river - hopefully with the chance to fish the fabled Skwala stonefly hatch on this river.

The typical rainbow trout in this section of the river is around 12-18", smaller than what you may encounter say on the Lower Sac, but you won’t forget the fight! These fish jump and run --- you will be in a fight all the way to the net.

UC Davis allows primitive camping at the property (vault toilets, bring your own water), so we will plan to camp as a group for the weekend. As a student, you will get to work both on streamer fishing techniques as well as dry fly/head hunting fishing if the Skwalas cooperate.

We will also have GGACC casting instructors providing a Single-hand Spey clinic on the water each of the days.

Equipment you will need:

· Your own 5 weight floating line setup

· Additional reel with single-hand Spey Line. If not available, use what you have.

· 9 foot 4x/5x leaders and tippet (4x/5x/6x), indicators, etc. are perfect for this water.

· Bring your waders and wading staff

· A fly box to carry the assortment of flies you will receive at the river.

· Be sure to have both your 2026 California fishing license and 2026 Steelhead Card.

Other Stuff:

· Plenty of sunscreen and a broad brimmed hat

· Polarized sunglasses

· Lots of drinking water. There is no water on the property

· Suitable clothing.

Cost: Registration is $175 per person which includes access to the property for the your respective group to camp and an assortment of flies selected for the Lower Yuba at this time of year. Lunch will be provided for the day-of group.

Lodging: We will plan to have a group camp on the property and enjoy the fun of bring-your-own food for group meals. Plan to bring your own fishing and camping gear, along with food and water for your stay. You may also choose to stay off-property in either Yuba-City/Marysville, or Grass Valley/Nevada City. Our location is mid-way between; a 30-minute drive in either direction on highway 20.

Meeting Time and Place: The UC Davis property will become available to us at 4pm on Friday afternoon, March 6^th. Start times on Saturday and Sunday mornings will be announced in our pre-fishout zoom meeting.

Pre-fishout Clinic: Held about two weeks prior

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another qualified/approved LTFF member, pulling from the waitlist first.

Leader: John Chung jschung1@gmail.com

Learn to Fly Fish Level 2 - NF Stanislaus Fish-out (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This outing is exclusively intended for currently registered Level 2 students in the GGACC Learn To Fly Fish (LTFF) program.

Cost: $160/ person

Overview

The Stanislaus River is an excellent rainbow and brown trout fishery. We will be fishing the North Fork of the Stanislaus River in the Sourgrass Rec Area just above the Big Tree State Park. This Rec Area is located off State Hwy. 4 way down below the little town of Dorrington (north of Arnold, CA) in a picturesque canyon.

There will be two days of fishing for 10 students. Steve Slater (guide) will lead the instruction on this fish out, along with several other experienced club member mentors. Registrants will get two solid days of guided/mentored fishing on the North Fork Stanislaus.

Saturday

After making and packing lunches, we will carpool about 30 minute drive from camp to near the Big Meadows campground. Then drive for 10 minutes on a very rugged road. After parking, hike another hour into a canyon led by John Anderson. The hiker is rewarded with some larger native trout and a bit more seclusion. This part of the trip is based on a regularly-run rondy from John Anderson. The terrain in the canyon is rough with few, if any, paths. Leave the river around 5pm as a group, hike about an hour to the cars.

If you have concerns regarding this part of the trip and your physical condition, please reach out to Charles Marsh at senor.charles@gmail.com.

Saturday evening

Rather than the traditional group meal at camp, we will reward ourselves after the full day of hiking and fishing with dinner at the Dorrington Hotel bar (Lube Room). They usually have live music when we are there.

Sunday

We will fish the stretch of the NF Stanislaus by our campground. There's about 3 miles of fishable water and can always find some seclusion once we leave the immediate area of the campground. Most people tend to head back home Sunday afternoon, but we will have a campsite for those who wish to stay until Monday.

Logistics / Pre-fishout Meeting

Other logistics and recommended gear will be covered in a pre-fishout meeting to be held roughly two weeks before the fishout. Registrants will be notified of this Zoom call meeting. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, meet others in your group, arrange carpooling, decide on whether to tackle group dinners, etc.

As always, your registration fees are non-refundable. If you realize you have to cancel, finding a replacement is not guaranteed, and will be done on a best-effort basis.

Campground

We will camp at the Stanislaus National Forest Service Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground. This campground is super-convenient, but not reserveable in advance (available on a first-come basis only). As we have done successfully in the past, we hope that by scheduling this fish-out after Labor Day again that this allows us to find sufficient camp space upon our arrival.

There is no group camp site in this campground, but we generally can secure 3-4 campsites near each other.

There may still be a camp host on site then to collect the campground fee per night. If not, there will be a drop box for this daily camp fee. Camp fees are included in the registration fee for four sites. If you are bringing family or friends, you should plan to get your own site near the group, which should be easily done.

Motels/Hotels

There is the old Dorrington Hotel in Dorrington, CA about 4 miles above the campground, and a few motel or hotel options farther back down Highway 4 in Arnold and Murphys for those not into either tent camping or possibly sleeping in their vehicle. There is also the Bear Valley Lodge and the even more rustic Tamarack Lodge about 20 miles farther up Highway 4. Finding alternate lodging is your responsibility, but be sure to book it early!

Meeting Place

Everyone will need to meet at the campground at 7:00AM each fishing morning to pair up with mentors, make your lunches, get your flies, instructions, etc. This early start is intended to get everyone on the water as soon as possible each morning — so please don’t be late.

Note: There is only very spotty to non-existent cell phone service in this area -- try texting up there instead, but this is also extremely hit-or-miss.

Driving Directions

Use Google Maps for Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater, or enter GPS coordinates Lat. 38.322063, Long. -120.218558

The shortest route from the Bay Area is to follow I-580 E to I-205 E, to I-5 N to connect to CA-99 S at Stockton, and exit onto CA-4 E. Follow CA-4 (about 75 miles of winding 2-lane hwy) to Boards Crossing Road in Dorrington, CA. (This road, marked with a street sign, is on your right, directly across from the Dorrington Hotel.) Follow Boards Crossing Road, taking only left forks to reach NF Road 05N02 (Beardsley Rd) and follow that road down the canyon to the campground on the river (just before you cross the new concrete bridge on NF-05N02, and not the old Boards Crossing steel trestle bridge). The drive to this campground is at least a 3 hour total drive time without counting stops or traffic getting out of the Bay Area (plan for perhaps 4 hours).

Camping Equipment

Unless you have a vehicle that you plan to sleep in, it is suggested that you have your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly) or have an agreement to share a tent with someone.

Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress and/or cot); a headlamp or flashlight with good batteries (wise to bring spares too); cooking stove; water container; cooking pots/cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All food and dry goods should be stored in the campground-supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays, and the potential bear. Optional equipment could include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; table cloth for picnic table; etc.

Meals

You can cook dinners in camp (either together as a group, if those in the group choose to organize this themselves, or individually), or there are restaurants along highway 4.

We will be providing groceries for making your own sandwiches for sack lunches on days you are fishing Saturday and Sunday.

NOTE: Other than the two DIY lunches provided by your fish-out leader, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food for all breakfasts, other lunches, and all dinners (or for group dinners), or buy your own meals out.

Fishing Gear

Fishing License. Don’t leave home without this.

We recommend bringing a 3-6wt fly rod with floating line. For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono tippet spools in 4X-6X. Also be sure that you bring both a liquid (or gel) dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. For indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material, and spools of both 4X and 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs.

Bring foam hoppers or Chubby Chernobyl pattern flies for hopper (dry) / dropper rigging if you prefer this rather than indicator nymphing), or you might try tight-line nymphing instead (although the Stan has more pools than actual pocket water where tight-lining works best). We will have opportunities for multiple styles of fly fishing, so come prepared.

Flies

We will be providing a dozen flies to each student: 2 each of some dry fly and nymph patterns, as recommended by Steve Slater. You will most likely need to bring supplemental flies. Be sure to pinch the barbs! We will not be doing this for you.

Also, bring your own flies, especially any that you have picked up (or tied) for this particular trip.

Other Stuff

In addition to forceps, nippers, vest or pack for fly boxes and other gear, sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, waders, boots, belts, water bottle (or other means to carry, or filter, drinking water), don’t forget your wading staff! A small net is always optional for trout, but it really helps in landing them with minimal stress and keeping them in the water while unhooking—both of which are extremely important for the fish’s survival. Camping gear should include headlamps or flashlights —the former is especially good for tying on flies during late evening fishing or cooking / setting up camp in the dark. Bring spare batteries too.

Wading

As a tailwater, the Stan can still be pretty cold this high up, but you may decide when you get there and test the water that you might prefer to wet-wade instead of wearing waders. If so, just be sure that you have sturdy closed-toe wading sandals or, better yet, use neoprene guard socks (or other neoprene socks) plus wool or polypo liner socks to fill-out your wading boots. Lightweight (i.e., nylon) long pants are recommended for wet-wading over wearing shorts to better protect your shins from scrapes on rocks, scratchy brush, poison oak, etc.

Registration Fee

The registration fee covers guide fees, flies, camp fees, and groceries for lunches. Not included in the registration fee is guide tips, the cost of travel, lodging other than the camp site, and meals other than the provided lunches.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).

For further information, contact: Fish-out Leader, Charles Marsh (senor.charles@gmail.com), 415-902-0489.

Learn To Fly Fish Level 3 Yamsi Fish-out (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Yamsi Ranch - L3 Fishout

Ready for technical trout fishing in a stunning, uncrowded setting?

Join us on private water at the headwaters of the Williamson River in Oregon — Yamsi Ranch is a historic ranch that’s been family-owned for over 100 years.

The Experience

3 full days of fishing on lightly pressured private spring creek water, plus two half days (arrival and departure days)
4 nights lodging + all meals (family-style)
Small group: max 8 student participants
Weekend-only access, so the fish rest all week

The Fishing

This is technical, rewarding spring-creek fishing in gin-clear water with spooky fish.

Typical daily rhythm:

Morning: Nymphs & soft hackles
Late morning through evening: Dries & hoppers until sundown

Fish size: Solid 12" averages with legit shots at 20"+ trout

Skill level: Best suited for L3 and FCSD Silver level participants
Good casting, smart presentations, and careful wading matter here. This is a walk-and-wade fishery.

Cost

$1,795 per person
Includes lodging, meals, and fishing

50% deposit to reserve
Balance due 30 days before arrival
Deposits are non-refundable
Payment is made directly to the ranch (not GGACC)
On your own - travel to/from Yamsi Ranch, guides, tip for guides and house

Logistics

You’ll arrange your own travel to southern Oregon. Carpooling is encouraged, and there’s plenty of parking on site.

For details, check out "Yamsi Ranch Fly Fishing" on youtube and watch the videos.

Register here and we'll connect you with the property when we have a full cohort. We will also take a list of 2 standby participants in case anyone needs to sell their slot.

GGACC Women's Group Event TBD (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

Save the date!

The Women’s Group 2026 program will conclude on the following date:

Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM

Stay in the loop!

GGACC Members can receive the monthly "Women of GGACC" newsletters automatically by updating your GGACC Profile here. To navigate, select “Edit Profile” and opt in to “Women's Group.”
Subscribe to our Forum for posts from fellow members.
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If you have any questions or suggestions about the Women’s Group, email us at women.ggacc@gmail.com

Learn to Fly Fish Level 2 Truckee / Little Truckee River Fish-out (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

This LTFF Truckee River Fish-out on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2025 or SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026 is offered to ONLY registered 2026 LTFF 2 (2025 Cohort) students. This fish-out will be limited to a total of 16 different students, 8 each day.

Description: This fish-out will be led by Matt Heron, who has a very successful Fly Fishing School in the Truckee area. You will have a day-long guided session with Matt’s team, with a 2:1 student to guide ratio. You will fish either the Little Truckee or the Truckee depending on the best fishing conditions that day. Your guide will help you understand this popular fly fishing destination, including access points along the river, as well as various fishing techniques most effective for these waters.

Cost: The registration fee is $405 per person Covers the cost of the guide/clinic fees, groceries for lunches, group campsite reservation, and supplied flies.

It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging (non-camping), meals (other than lunch), guide tip, or any other expenses.

Required Gear: Your standard 5 wt, floating line setup, along with boots/waders, wading staff, sunscreen, hat, water, and sunglasses will work fine. Studded boots help if you prefer.

Specifically:

4-6 wt rod/reel, and floating line. 9 ft rods are fine, 9 ½ ft and longer help on these waters

Bring a selection of 9 ft leaders across 3x , 4x and 5x

Tippet: 3x-6x….flouro helps

Flies will be supplied and selected based on recent success on the river by your guides.

Meeting Time & Place: We will meet at 7:30 AM (time subject to change earlier, or later based on conditions) at the Truckee River RV Park. The day will end in mid-afternoon, around 3:30pm.

Accommodations: We will plan to camp at a nearby campground for the weekend. If you prefer not to camp, you should make plans at your choice of lodging in the Truckee area (motel, Air BnB, etc.).

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).

For more info: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com

Learn To Fly Fish Level 3 Heenan Lake Fish-out (03 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Heenan Lake Fish-Out

This fishout is open to currently registered 2026 LTFF Level 3 students.

When: October 3-4, 2026. Arrive at 11am on Sat. Concludes on Sun at noon.

Location: In the Sierra south of Lake Tahoe, 220 miles east of San Francisco. Heenan Lake is off Highway 89, 8 miles east of Markleeville, California (Alpine County). 4-5 hour drive from San Francisco

What: Lahontan Cutthroat

Group size: 6 students, 1 leader – each in their own floats

Mandatory Safety Clinic: registrants must attend the Float Tube Safety Clinic on TBD @ GGACC ponds (unless you have prior experience)

TBD Link (sign up here)

Cost: $60 registration fee. Travel to/from, meals and lodging are not included.

Description:

The 135-acre Heenan Lake has been renowned for producing huge Lahonton Cutthroats up to 30" with the average being 16 to 20". The Department of Fish and Game have a station there that take some spawners from the lake for egg collections. These eggs are distributed to a number of other state hatcheries including the Hot Creek Hatchery and Nevada Dept of Wildlife. The hatchlings are restocked into Heenan and over 30 additional Eastern Sierra lakes. The Heenan Lake Lahontons are actually a hybridized strain of the original Lahonton Cutthroats that inhabited Lake Lahonton in prehistoric days. The regulations to Heenan Lake is a strict catch and release on barbless hooks on flies or artificial lures. The season opens on September 1st through November 30th. The tributaries to Heenan are also open to catch and release fishing during this time. Heenan is ideal for float tubing but has received heavy fishing pressure recently due to its reputation for big trout.

Trolling streamer patterns of Woolly Buggers, Leeches and Matukus in Black, Purple, or Olive from a float tube has been the favored method to fish Heenan. No gas-powered crafts are allowed. It's shallow so an intermediate sinking line is sufficient. Dark-colored nymphs in sizes 12-14 such as Pheasant Tails, Bird's Nests, and Prince Nymphs with an indicator also work well. Use a slow retrieve. Recently, using a chironomid pattern has become quite popular when used as a dropper below the nymph from 2 to 20 feet in depth. Allow the rig to sit with an occasional twitch. Generally, an intermediate sinking line is the best bet with a non-tapered 7-8’ leader. The Lahontans do not put up as rigorous fight as a similar-sized Rainbow so a leader of 4x to 5X should suffice.

The Lahontans cruise throughout the lake but a popular area is the inlet of Heenan creek at the east end. This is fairly shallow with plentiful weed beds. Try casting a nymph pattern into the weed beds and retrieve slowly. The southern end of the lake is also popular with weed beds usually present.

Equipment you will need: (There will be much more discussion during the Zoom call)

Water craft – bring your own float tube (recommended), Watermaster, pontoon boat, or kayak. There are no local rental shops around Heenan Lake.
Chest waders with belt, wading boots or booties
A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is mandatory at all times per GGACC policy
Fins, with a tether system is highly recommended
Net
If using more than 1 rod, fly rod tether or float system
Rod: a 9 ½’ - 10’ moderate/fast action is ideal but a 9’ rod works great. 6 weight is ideal. If you have a 5 and 8 weight, bring the 5.
Line: Weight-forward floating and Intermediate sinking line (integrated) matched for the rod would be a nice 2 rod set-up but just a floating line will work fine
Indicator: Deep-water Quick Release or an indicator that will allow the leader to slide freely through a small loop or eyelet, i.e., Gray’s Indicator, Thingamabobber without Jam-Stop

Leader:
o For an intermediate sinking line, use 5’-7’ of 3X fluorocarbon (non-tapered)
o For the Deep-Water Quick Release Indicator technique, can use a commercially produced indicator/nymphing leader, or build your own leader and use a quick release indicator. Details will be provided during the Zoom call.
o Lance Gray published a very nice article describing an indicator/nymphing leader for deep water in the recent Summer 2025 edition of the California Fly Fisher. Details will be provided during the Zoom call.

Flies: Chironomid patterns #10-18 of various color and sizes. Larger sizes #10-12, seem to be most promenade. Dark-colored nymphs in #12-14, such as Pheasant Tails, Bird's Nests, and Prince Nymphs are also very good. Stripping (slowly) black, purple, olive woolly buggers #6-8, leeches #8-10, and Matukas #6-10 are very popular.

Other Stuff:

2026 CA Fishing License
Plenty of sunscreen and a broad brimmed hat
Polarized sunglasses
Lots of drinking water, snacks
Medium dry bag for storing snacks, water, jacket, etc.

Logistics:

Meet at Heenan Lake parking lot (there’s only one). Arrive Saturday at 11am, start fishing at noon. On Sunday morning, meet at 7am ready to fish, conclude at noon. Port-a-potties are available but no running water.

Lodging: There are lodging options in 1) Woodsford, CA, 2) Markleeville, CA, and 3) Gardnerville, NV.

Leader: Jeff Hogan is one of our valued FFI certified GGACC casting instructors and a frequent volunteer for LTFF events.

Contact: Jeff Hogan @ jeff.hogan8454@att.net

GGACC Women's Group Event TBD (22 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!

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GGACC LTFF Closing Social (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

This event is for active LTFF members, guests, and program leaders and volunteers.

More info to come...

Thanks,

Your LTFF Leaders

Learn to Fly Fish Level 3 - Trinity River for Steelhead Fish-out (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

LTFF Level 3 Fish-out - Trinity River for Steelhead, 11/7 & 11/8

Have you ever caught a steelhead? This fish-out is your chance!

Join us for guided fishing with the experts at Confluence Outfitters www.confluenceoutfitters.com. The Learn to Fly Fish (LTFF) Trinity River Fish-out is offered initially to students enrolled in their 3rd year of the LTFF Program. When registration opens, each student can only sign up for one day of fishing (Group 1 on Sat., 11/7, or Group 2 on Sun., 11/8); however, you may be able to join us for both days if the fish-out doesn't fill up right away. We will send an announcement to the group if and when we need to open this event further.

Registration Fee: $460 each day, which includes the guide fee and the shuttle service cost but DOES NOT INCLUDE guide gratuity, lodging, meals (other than lunch), or travel costs. The suggested guide gratuity is $60-80 for each person each day.

Trinity River Lodging Recommendations: Due to the travel distance to this river, everyone should find their lodging in the Weaverville / Douglas City area for at least the night before. The past few years the group has stayed together in a large Airbnb conveniently located very close to our morning meet-up point with the guides. This Airbnb cost is not included in the registration fee above and payment will be facilitated by the fish-out leader once the fish-out is filled. The Airbnb that is reserved can be found at: Trinity Airbnb

We will plan a casual no-host dinner for Saturday evening. We will provide details in the pre-fish-out Zoom meeting.

Trinity River Fishing License Requirements: You must have a regular freshwater fishing license (a daily license or a season license) AND a Steelhead Catch Report Card.

Steelhead Card: You must have the original Steelhead Card on your person while fishing. Many Steelhead anglers purchase the Steelhead Card with their annual fishing license at the beginning of each year (if that's you, nice work!); but, if you do not already have a Steelhead Card in your possession, please do not order it online, as it might not be delivered in time for the trip! You will need to pick up your Steelhead card at a local retail shop such as Big 5 Sporting Goods.

Fishing Gear: Our guides will provide single-hand fly rods rigged for indicator nymph fishing. If you prefer to bring your own rod, plan on a 7 wt or 8 wt at least 9'. The guides will also provide lunch. This trip is NOT a two-handed fly rod trip, as this gear is not required to fish this river effectively.

Gear list (other than fishing gear): Check the weather before leaving home and pack accordingly, including rain gear (always) and proper layering to adjust for temp changes during the day. Some of the recommended gear includes:

Waders and boots
Wading belts (2 preferably)
Rain jacket
Hat
Gloves (both warm & sun)
A fleece layer (top & bottom)
A spare set of clothes in a dry bag or pack
Water-protected phone or camera
Polarized sunglasses
Headlamp
Sunscreen or buff
(Optional) Area map or Delorme California atlas

I look forward to this trip and hope you can join us.

Fish-out leader: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com