Below is our club calendar of events. This calendar changes often so check back frequently.
Should you want to add an event to the calendar, please submit your request on the Event Request Submission Form found here.
This event will use a portion of the casting ponds, and also the main meeting room in the lodge.
Contact Chris Saito with any questions at chris@csaito.com.
Road closure information for the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday, February 1st.
Note that all roads west of Transverse Drive are closed from 6AM to 11AM, and that JFK will be closed from the Great Highway to Chain of Lakes until Noon.
SF Marathon Traffic Advisory
Casting Lab
Casting Lab is open to all GGACC club members and provides an opportunity for coaching on your casting skills. Primary focus is developing the required casting skills for those seeking to apply to the Learn to Fly Fish program, where we now require demonstration of casting skills at the FCSD Bronze level. More information on LTFF here. Students who participate in the casting lab regularly through the several months it is available will have no trouble meeting this requirement. Secondary focus is coaching to achieve Fly Casting Skills Development at the silver, and gold levels. The FFI Fly Casting Skills Development, FCSD, program is designed to teach casts that are used in real fishing situations, with progressive levels of skill. To learn more, download the Angler's Guide here.
Please contact Alan if you have any questions.
Fun and friendly casting competition held in conjunction with the Oakland Casting Club and San Jose Flycasters, but open to any registered person who would like to participate to test their skill against others or to just take part in the training to be offered as part of these casting games this year -- all are welcome, including beginning casters!
The casting games at the Oakland Casting Club casting ponds have been scheduled to be typically held on the first Sunday of each month from 9:30am to about 12:30pm. But be sure to check the calendar each month for the actual date for this event.
There is a $1 entry fee required for each casting event that you choose to compete in -- to be paid to the event host. Registration is by appointment via the contact person below.
All GGACC and OCC Casting Games will be conducted under ACA rules and will be ACA "registered" events (UON).
To REGISTER, or for further information or rules explanation, please contact: Alice Gillibert alicegillibert@comcast.net
Tying Lab
Held on the first Sunday of the month from 12-3 is designed to help LTFF program participants advance their fly tying skills. Regular guest instructors work with students to teach new patterns and techniques. Students will need their own supplies and equipment. Reach out to Alan if you are new to tying to discuss equipment and supplies needed. This is not a formal introduction to tying. If you are completely new to tying, we encourage you to consider the "Beginner Fly Tying Class" at GGACC led by Fred Viriligo. If you have attended a beginning fly tying class at GGACC or elsewhere, this is sufficient for entry into tying lab.
MOVED TO FEBRUARY 7th 8:30AM DUE TO THE 14TH IS VALENTINE'S DAY AND ALSO A 3 DAY WEEKEND.
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Golden Gate Casting & Angling Club, for which the meeting room in the Anglers Lodge is reserved from 8:30 - 9:45am.
The Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club's (GGACC's) Monthly Free Fly Casting Lessons are open to both Club members and the General Public. These free fly casting lessons are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month year-round from 9:30 AM - 12 Noon at the Golden Gate casting ponds. Free loaner equipment is also available on a first come, first served basis, but please try to arrive by 8:45 AM to take advantage of this limited free equipment.
A few points to consider –
Classes target four different skill levels (the classes are held concurrently):
Please pre-register for these casting lessons in order to help determine the number of needed instructors . To register, simply click on the large "Register" button to the left of this event description (or above it if using your smartphone).
Finally, if you are interested in joining the casting instructor group or training for Fly Fishers International (FFI) "Casting Instructor" (CI) certification, please contact Willy George.
Thursday, February 19th, from 6–8 PM, join us for a special presentation, Casting Shadows of the Past: A Journey Through GGACC History, by Jim Dawson.
As the GGACC Club Historian, Jim will share the Club’s rich history and evolution, as well as San Francisco’s unique role in shaping the sport. The event will be held inside the Angler’s Lodge.
This is a Women's Group organized event. Recognizing the tremendous interest, the Women's Group warmly invites all GGACC members to cast their curiosity and join us.
The event is open to all members and friends. Due to space limitations, registrations are requested.
We will also broadcast the event live via Zoom. Details for the zoom call will be emailed to registrants just prior to the presentation--so be sure to register (and update your email address in the member directory!)
Save the date!
The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:
Saturday, March 7th - 10 AM - 2 PM Casting Games with Alice Gillbert
Thursday, April 9th - 6-9 PM Putah Creek with Ashley Wright and Jose Rubio
Thursday, May 21st - 6-8 PM
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!
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photos courtesy Val Atkinson
GGACC Annual Crab Feed!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of All-You-Can-Eat Dungeness Crab at the GGACC Annual Crab Feed. This highly anticipated social event will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Important Details:
Tickets are limited and available only to current (paid) 2026 members and their guests (one guest per reservation).
Tickets sell out fast, are only available for purchase online, and are non-refundable.
Don’t miss out! If you do, all you'll have are Val’s pictures and the rumored stories of the best Crab Feed ever in San Francisco.
The Cooking Krewe reminds you to come hungry and leave full!
Online registration opens on Friday, January 23rd at 5pm (PST). When registration is live, a large “Register” button will appear on the GGACC Crab Feed event page.
To secure your spot, click the “Register” button and submit your payment for you and your guest.
There are only 80 tickets available. Once they sell out, a wait list will be available. a "Join the Waitlist” button will appear if we have sold out, but be sure to add yourself to the waitlist, we will follow up if a spot opens up.
If you can’t attend after purchasing tickets, you may sell your ticket(s) directly to someone on the waitlist. Contact the Club via email for the waitlist member’s contact details.
REMEMBER: You must be a 2026 member to register! Here is the link, to update your membership.
Social Hour: 4:00 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm
Details to come soon!
$ 90 per person
BYOB: Bring your own beverages—and glassware—since only water and plastic cups will be provided.
If you'd like to help with setup, serving, or cleanup, please email Judd at volunteer.ggacc@gmail.com confirming.
For any questions, please email club.ggacc@gmail.com.
Haven’t renewed your membership for 2026 yet? There’s still time—renew today! Here is the link.
We look forward to seeing you at the great annual event.
The GGACC Board
Saturday, March 7 from 10 AM - 2 PM, join us for an Introduction to Casting Games with Alice Gillibert!
Alice is an American Casting Association Hall of Fame member and a past American Casting Association President. She holds several records, including a Fly Distance Record of 150’, Plug Accuracy, Dry Fly Accuracy, and more!
Alice will guide us through the exciting world of Casting Games—explaining the rules, strategies, and fascinating history of this competitive side of our sport. “When you can’t fish, use the targets!” – Alice Gillibert
Loaner rods will be available. If you have a 6-weight setup, bring it along; that's the standard for many games.
There is no cost for participants, and the program is open to both GGACC members and non-members. Registration is requested, but not required.
Annual Membership Meeting
More detail as the date is closer.
This meeting is being held on the 2nd Sunday in March under the Club’s bylaws. We will send out a summary of our various programs in advance of the meeting.
NOTE: This is also the first day of Daylight Saving Time so be sure to account for the time change (Spring forward) in order not to be late for the meeting.
Rod Building Workshop
One GGACC rod building workshop is being offered this spring for current club members consisting of six meetings, held at the clubhouse one evening a week over the course of 8 weeks. Meetings will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday. Each meeting will cover different aspects of rod building and you'll apply what you learn to the rod blank you're building at that meeting and at home between meetings. Topics include: choosing a rod blank and components; assembling and gluing up real seats, aligning rod sections, constructing cork grips, preparing and wrapping guides, and coating guide thread wraps. Supplies: Participants must supply a graphite or fiberglass rod blank, reel seat, cork, guides, thread, thread finish and some simple tools (razor blade,masking tape, glue, etc.) This workshop is geared toward building single-handed fiberglass and graphite fly rods only, from all new materials. Rod repair or rod reconditioning services are not offered here. The club supplies rod wrapping jigs and rod drying motor that you will take home between meetings. Online enrollment will begin at 8:00 AM on March 1 on the Events Calendar at www.ggacc.org. This class can accommodate only six spaces and fills up quickly.
The first workshop will begin on March 11.
Costs: $35
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot to another GGACC member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leader but I'll be happy to work with you on finding a replacement. Mark Johann mark@markjohann.com
This event is for active LTFF members, guests, and program leaders and volunteers. More info to come...
This event is for active LTFF members, guests, and program leaders and volunteers.
More info to come...
Thanks, Your LTFF Leaders
Thanks,
Your LTFF Leaders
Rondy: Lower Sacramento River Drift
Dates: March 20, 2026
Leader: Brad Bradford bradford@realpropserv.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 8
Description: One day drift boat trip to the amazing trout factory of the lower Sacramento River. These are prime dates when the river should be "going off" with high numbers of football shaped rainbows. We will be 4 boats, with 2 anglers per boat. Our guides will be from Forrest Brizendine of NorCal Fishing Guides norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 5-6 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines. Guides can provide gear if you prefer.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $350.
Other Expenses: guide gratuities, transportation and lodging if needed.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another GGACC member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leader or club.
Rondy: Putah Creek Clinic Group #2
Dates: March 21, 2026
Leader: Andrew Lawrence andrewstlawrence@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 7
Description: The Putah Creek Clinic is an annual Rondy at our greatest tailwater fishery.This Rondy will be structured as a "clinic", where Andrew will share what he knows about his favorite local river. Please note, this is not a fishing trip (although you will have time to fish it on your own after the clinic).
The plan is to meet at the river where Patrick will share techniques, tackle choices and flies. After a quick rundown on tactics, the remainder of the day will be spent scouting out 6 or 7 access points on the Creek. Please be ready to walk and wade. We will have lunch on the river bank (BYOB Sandwich) and commence the clinic with a debriefing when the tour is over.
Much of the difficulty of fishing Putah Creek is not knowing where to go and what water to fish. This clinic is aimed at accelerating your knowledge and access to Putah Creek as it is a wonderful native trout fishery.
https://putahcreektrout.org/fishing/
http://www.yolocounty.org/general-government/general-government-departments/parks/parks-information/putah-creek-fishing-access
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv/?site_no=11454000&agency_cd=USGS
Requirements: Open to those who have not attended the clinic previously and are in good physical condition due to some of the scrambling and wading to far banks and islands.
Suggested Gear: After the presentation, should you want to fish on your own, you will need: 5 or 6 wt, 9' or 9-1/2' fly rods with floating fly lines. 3, 4 & 5x tippet, split shot, indicators, wading staff (mandatory as some of the wading is difficult), sturdy waders, wading boots (felt soles with studs are recommended), rain jacket, plenty of water, and your lunch. Patrick recommends the following flies: Two-Bit Hooker size 16-18, Bead head Pheasant Tail Nymph 16-18, Zebra Midge 20-22, and any Soft Hackles 16-18.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25
Additional Costs: your lunch and parking fees
Rondy: Putah Creek Clinic Group #1
Leader: Patrick McDermott mailto:patmacster.fishing@gmail.com
Description: The Putah Creek Clinic is an annual Rondy at our greatest tailwater fishery. This Rondy will be structured as a "clinic", where Patrick will share what he knows about his favorite local river. Please note, this is not a fishing trip (although you will have time to fish it on your own after the clinic).
About Putah Creek: Putah is a catch and release tailwater fishery located about 1-1/2 hours from San Francisco. It is the closest wild trout fishery to the Bay Area and has some of the largest wild Rainbow trout in California, where 30+ inch fish are caught every year. The following are helpful links:
This year's pond cleaning will take place on WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Join us for spring cleaning at the GGACC — we need your help to get the ponds in shape and ready for a season of casting!
Every year in the spring, a group of hard-working club members, along with staff from SF Rec and Parks, spend a few hours preparing the club’s casting ponds for the season. We plan to meet up in the morning at 7:30AM and are usually done by 12:30PM.
The tools we use are old-school: brooms and shovels, wheelbarrows and elbow grease. Those who are feeling adventurous can volunteer for the hose crew! The Rec & Parks Dept. will provide all of the tools and a handful of employees to help us with the work. After the ponds are thoroughly cleaned and dry, they will also coordinate the removal of any aquatic growth in the ponds and repair the cracks in the concrete.
All you need to bring is your waders (or a pair of rubber boots), eye protection, maybe a pair of work gloves., and a good attitude!
We hope you will consider joining us on March 25th and giving the GGACC a few hours of your time. We need at least 30 volunteers to get the job done. Please register for this effort on this page so we will have an idea of how many workers we have. We will start refilling the ponds as soon as we are done cleaning on Tuesday so we all can be practicing our casting as soon as possible!
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at: club.ggacc@gmail.com
THIS 2 DAY CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 4/5 DUE TO POND CLEANING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE CLASS ON THE APRIL 4TH CALENDAR EVENT.
GGACC's Spey Angler Program is unique, in that its primary goal is to teach anglers how to swing a fly with a two-handed rod for steelhead and other species. Preparing a student to fish from a boat with a two-handed rod using such tackle as strike indicators is NOT part of this program.
A “signature” of GGACC’s Spey training is that we train students to cast with both hands, from both sides of their body. Maximum class size is 6 in order to give each student lots of personal attention.
On Saturday we cover the fundamentals of Spey in a classroom setting, then quickly move to the ponds to learn the basic Spey casts. We meet Saturday @ 8:30AM in Anglers Lodge in our waders -- but leave spiked boots outside! We then move into the ponds from 9:30AM - 3PM with appropriate breaks.
On Sunday, river conditions permitting, we head to the American River in the Sacramento area and learn to fish the casts practiced on Saturday. Mid-day we add sink tips to replicate real world conditions. Also covered are rotation fishing, river etiquette, and fighting and landing steelhead as well as other species. On Sunday, we start at 8:30AM sharp ready to cast (rigged up, waders on, etc.) at one of several locations to be provided on Saturday. We finish at approximately 2PM.
You must be a current GGACC member to register, and there is a $150 registration fee for this class. The fee must be paid with credit card or PayPal when you register online. Failure to make this payment within 15 minutes of starting the registration process will cancel your registration.
Please note the following! The most successful Spey students possess certain casting abilities! With a single hand rod, you should to be able to false cast a straight top leg of a loop @ 35’ (both forward and back cast) and have the final forward cast roll out the line, leader and fly above the water. One also needs to be able to roll cast a loop @ 35', having the fly line, leader and fly “turn over” while airborne. For best success, we strongly encourage prospective students to develop these single hand casting abilities before taking this Spey Angler class. If you are uncertain as to your readiness for this class, one of the four Spey Instructors or any FFI CCI (certified casting instructor) you approach will be able to watch you cast and quickly determine your readiness. FFI CCIs wear printed name tags at the GGACC's monthly free casting lessons (when resumed). If you don’t possess the above abilities, please attend those free Saturday casting lessons and develop them.
The club has loaner Spey rods, reels, and lines available. Bring waders, boots, wading staff, eye protection, hat, and sack lunches for both days; and also a folding chair for Sunday at the American River. Again, students are welcome to use the club's high end, superbly matched Spey rods and lines each day. Students are responsible for their own transportation to both the GGACC casting ponds and to the American River training site. Arranging on Saturday for carpools to get to the river on Sunday is encouraged since parking may be limited at the river, and often requires a small local park use fee.
Registration for this two-day class is accomplished online using the GGACC Event calendar on the Saturday event only. Registration requires GGACC membership and paying a $150 fee. When the class is full (maximum 6 students), you will have the option of joining a waitlist for that class (any cancellations may be filled from the waitlist, and those waitlisted may be advised first of new class dates). Registrants and any members on the waitlists will be emailed an attachment containing Bob Pauli’s Spey Casting Manual and encouraged to purchase Simon Gawesworth’s 3-DVD set on “Modern Spey Casting”. These two resources are the corner stones of our education program. As such, the instructors expect you to read the manual and watch the DVDs multiple times. Students who don’t prepare are often frustrated and can fall behind.
Cancellation: If you cancel prior to 20 days from the class, your fee will be refunded. Cancellation inside the 30-day window which causes the class size to drop below 4 students (minimum class size) will result in fee forfeiture. Notify Steven Morikawa (stevenmorikawa@msn.com) as soon as you know you need to cancel.
Please check the GGACC events calendar for Spey Angler classes. When possible, there will be at least two Spey Angler classes in the spring and two in the fall. (The Spey "Improver" classes are not for beginners!)
Any Question give a call! Steven Morikawa FFI-Two Handed Master Instructor 707 315-2020
THIS CALENDAR EVENT IS ONLY TO NOTE THE SECOND DAY OF THIS TWO DAY CLASS---PLEASE REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS ON THE CALENDAR EVENT "DAY 1 OF 2"
On Sunday, river conditions permitting, we head to the American River in the Sacramento area and learn to fish the casts practiced on Saturday. Midday we add sink tips to replicate real world conditions. Also covered are rotation fishing, river etiquette, and fighting and landing steelhead as well as other species. On Sunday, we start at 8:30AM sharp ready to cast (rigged up, waders on, etc.) at one of several locations to be provided on Saturday. We finish at approximately 2PM.
Cancellation: If you cancel prior to 20 days from the class, your fee will be refunded. Cancellation inside the 15-day window which causes the class size to drop below 4 students (minimum class size) will result in fee forfeiture. Notify Steven Morikawa (stevenmorikawa@msn.com) as soon as you know you need to cancel.
THIS 2 DAY CLASS SERIES IS A RESCHEDULE FROM THE MARCH 28/29 CLASS (DUE TO THE POND CLEANING ACTIVITIES).
Dates: April 7, 2026
Leader: Steve Swett mailto:Steve@libertypainting.biz
Number of anglers (including leader): 4
Description: The Delta is a wonderful fishery for both Black and Striped Bass. It is a truly amazing area, and just 1-1/2 hours from San Francisco. Striped Bass are "hot" fish meaning that they provide a very noteworthy strike and resulting fight. We will be 4 experienced anglers for a one-day guided boat trip. The guides we are using are great their website is https://www.confluenceoutfitters.com
Suggested Gear: 8-9 wt single handed fly rods, with a variety of lines. Note: The guides will supply the gear if needed, which typically includes 9 ft. long 8 or 9 wt fly rods with a variety of lines including floating, intermediate, and T-14 sinking lines. They will also supply the terminal tackle and flies. Lunch and water is provided by the guides.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $$375.00
Guides: Confluence Outfitters / Toby Uppinghouse
Other Expenses: guide gratuities and transportation.
Thursday, April 9, from 6–9 PM, join us for a discussion on Fishing Putah Creek, with Ashley Wright and Jose Rubio. Ashley & Jose will provide their insight about our closest trout fishery to San Francisco! From flies, to access points, to strategy for this infamous waterway, join Ashley (GGACC Women’s Group) and Jose (CDFW licensed guide) to hear all about their tried and true tips for having a REEL great time at Putah Creekt.
The event will be held inside the Angler’s Lodge.
There is no cost for participants, and the program is open to both GGACC members and non-members. Drop-ins are welcome; however, RSVPs are requested.
International Spey O Rama competitors will be arriving and using the middle pond to warm up and get ready for the competition.
Please help accommodate their access to the middle pond.
Spey Improver Program
The GGACC's Spey Improver Program, is scheduled for June 28, 2025 starting at 8:30 AM. Registration fee is $75.00
This is a one-day class directed at those GGACC members who have previously taken the GGACC Spey Angler program, or who have experience swinging a fly with a two-handed rod. This is a more advanced class than Spey Angler (which is meant for beginners). It is important to understand that students are expected to be able to safely and productively perform (with a two-hand rod) dead-line roll casts, overhead casts, double Spey, and snap casts. Additionally, you should be able to shoot one rod length of line performing these casts. If you have any concerns about your readiness for the Spey Improver class, please contact one of the GGACC Spey Instructors. Their contact info is on the GGACC website. When you are enrolled in a class you will be sent Bob Pauli’s manual and a recommendation for Simon Gawesworth’s DVD set for your study. They are the cornerstones of our teaching.
Items covered will include Single Spey, Snake Roll, Perry Poke, and reset casts. We will use both Skagit and Scandi set-ups. Expect to focus on non-dominate hand casting.
Spey Improver classes will be held at the Gristmill Recreation Area, Sacramento. Students should have Skagit and Scandi heads, tips (floating, intermediate, and fast sinking) as well as a 15’ tapered steelhead/salmon leader (Scandi set up). Use yarn flies only. Students should bring waders, boots, and belt, eye protection, sunscreen, hat, raingear, and a lunch. Be ready to start (rigged up, in the water) at 8:30AM. The class will end between 2 and 3 o’clock. Students are responsible for their own transportation (carpooling is encouraged).
Registration is accomplished on the GGACC website Events calendar. Registration requires GGACC membership and paying a $75 fee, which must be paid online by credit card or PayPal within 15 minutes of starting the registration process. If the class is already full, you will have the option of joining the waitlist. We strongly advise signing up for the waitlist, if only to be potentially advised first of the next scheduled class. Any cancellations made inside a 20-day window may result in fee loss.
Steven Morikawa
GGACC Spey Education Chairman, FFI certified THCI & CCI
stevenmorikawa@msn.com
707-315-2020
Pre-tournament activities for the 2026 Jimmy Green Spey O' Rama will be held Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17.
These include, but are not limited to competitor qualification for the tournament, practice sessions for qualified competitors, competitor welcome festivities, etc.
Note that the casting ponds will be in heavy use during this period by the Spey casting competitors.
The Golden Gate Angling and Casting club is pleased to invite competitors to the annual Jimmy Green Spey-O-Rama World Championship of Spey Casting held this year from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the world renowned casting ponds located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
The GGACC cordially invites competitors from around the world as well as in our backyard to register here for this Spey casting distance competition. For more information and a detailed schedule for this year's event, see the second (not yet published public) posting for this Jimmy Green Spey-O-Rama event on the club's calendar for April 17-19, 2026; or click on the "Spey-O-Rama" pull-down tab on the club homepage.
Meals (all breakfasts and lunches, and the Saturday dinner) are complimentary for each of the registered competitors.
There will be a $150 USD registration fee due at registration for each competitor. We will close registration Saturday April 11, 2026.
April 17: Exhibits, Registration, SoR New Participant Qualifying Round, Competition Casting Practice (and a possible Senior Qualifying Round) April 18: Exhibits, Competition Qualifying Round for the Men's Open Division, a presentation and dinner for the exhibitors, volunteers and competitors.
April 19: Exhibits; Spey Casting Competition Finals for all 3 Divisions, Awards Ceremony
You are required to register online. HOWEVER, if you DO plan on competing and cannot register on line, please email Chris or Nam IN ADVANCE to reserve your spot. Contact them for this and any other competitor questions at: speyorama.ggacc@gmail.com.
Looking forward to a great Spey-o-Rama 2026!!!
Bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit on the lawn while you enjoy the beauty and spectacle of this amazing fly casting, or wander around the exhibitors' tables when you need a break.
The casting ponds are located in Golden Gate Park (across from the buffalo paddock) just off John F. Kennedy Drive. The event kicks off at 8 am and goes until midafternoon.
Registration: This is a private event
The GGACC Casting Instructor Development Program is hosting a two day Casting Instructor Training Course. The Center and East Ponds are reserved for use by the Course participants for these two days. The Board Room in Angler’s Lodge is also reserved for use by the Course participants.
If you have any questions feel free to contact GGACC Head Casting Instructor, Willy George email: busygeorges@aol.com
Rondy: Feather River Steelhead
Dates: April 24, 2026
Leader: Ryan Stahl ryan.w.stahl@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 6
Description: Come spend a day floating in the Central Valley for these winter fish. We’ll mostly fish bobbers, but the guides can accommodate some folks swinging files as well depending on interest.
Anglers of all levels are invited to come. We’ll be using Confluence Outfitters as the guides, and they’ll provide a lunch and all terminal tackle.
Website for the guide is https://www.confluenceoutfitters.com/
Suggested Gear: 6-8 weight bobber rods. Plenty of water and snacks. Bring your own flies if you’d like to fish them. If you want to swing flies, a 4-6 weight Spey rod would be appropriate. Depending on temperatures, wet wading may be an option if we get in the water.
Note: If you would like to swing flies, let me know and I can work on logistics.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $350
Other expenses: will be guide gratuities, transportation
Rondy: McCloud River Walk & Wade
Dates: May 2-3, 2026
Leader: Tony Tredway mailto:tony@tredwaymade.com
Description: We will be 6 experienced anglers going to the lower McCloud River at Ah-Di-Nah campground, and maybe Ash Camp. Because of their incredible vigor and resilience, the McCloud River rainbow trout have been transplanted and established themselves in many of the greatest fly-fishing locations in the world. For dry-fly aficionados, the McCloud can be surprisingly good. Both high-sticking and long line nymphing also work very well.
This outing is not for anyone with serious medical conditions since the stream access and wading are difficult, and the location is far from medical services. There is no cell phone reception in the McCloud River canyon. Everyone will be staying at the Ah-Di-Nah campground.
Suggested Gear: 3-6 wt fly rods with the usual lines, leaders, etc., to fish dries, nymphs, and streamers. You'll also need a wading staff, sturdy waders, studded boots, warm clothing, and a rain jacket.
Other expenses will include travel, food, and a small campground fee.
Dates: May 7, 2026
As always, GGACC members are welcome to attend. Please contact the club president (president.ggacc@gmail.com) if you have any new business to present to the board.
Rondy: Manzanita Lake "The Armando Memorial"
Dates: May 15-28, 2026. Alternative dates if needed May 29 - June 1, 2026
Leader: Patrick Cousens pdcousens@gmail.com
Description: In honor of the late, longtime GGACC member Armando Bernasconi. Manzanita Lake was his favorite place to fish. So we are declaring this Rondy the "The Armando Memorial". Come see why he loved the place: Big picky rainbows and browns in perhaps the most beautiful setting in California. These dates will be soon after "ice out" when the fish will be very hungry after a winter under the ice. For this trip, float tubes or other crafts are required (not a wading trip) as well as Personal Floatation Devices which is club policy for safety reasons.
We will be camping at the Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen National Park. Camping spots have been reserved already. In the event campsite is unavailable due to park services, we've also reserved for dates May 29-June 1, 2026. More info to follow.
Suggested Gear: 4-6wt single hand rods. Floating and intermediate lines. A float tube or other craft is required, as well as PFD's. Fish take dry flies, nymphs and streamers.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $38 which includes camping fees.
Other Expenses: National park entrance ($30 per car but FREE with various National Parks passes), your transportation and food.
This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!
Rondy: East Walker River Walk & Wade
Dates: May 28 - 31, 2026
Leader: Mark Johann mark@markjohann.com
and William Bradford mailto:bradford@realpropserv.com
Description: The Eastern Sierra Walk & Wade is a Fishing & Camping Rondy, based near Bridgeport, CA. We will fish the East Walker River in both California and Nevada, with the opportunity to also fish the Upper Owens River and Hot Creek.
This Rondy is for experienced fly fishers who are comfortable wading, hiking, CAMPING and, because of the distance from the Bay Area, driving. The base for the camping is approximately 15 miles from Bridgeport, CA and necessitates not only high clearance vehicles, but willingness and ability to camp away from town.
What’s required? Appropriate wading gear (boots, waders, belt, staff), camping gear, food & water, fishing licenses (CA & NV). First aid gear recommended.
We will fish without guides, but will have a primer/review of local techniques each morning/evening as demanded. Ability to wade safely on rocky river bottoms, negotiate roll and lob casts in tight quarters and capability of rigging flies and tippet are required. As such, this trip is NOT for novice fly fishers. You need to be able to fish unsupervised.
This trip will be limited to eight participants. We will be camping. If you do not wish to camp, please do not sign up for this Rondy. The cost for the Rondy is $25. Additional costs include, but are not limited to: fishing licenses, travel, food, gear.
The East Walker River flows east from Bridgeport Reservoir toward Nevada where it turns south. The tail water from the reservoir is a bug-rich environment that holds a healthy population of browns and rainbows. Dry, dry-dropper and nymph fishing are successful methods on the East Walker.
Further south, the Upper Owens River and Hot Creek run through not only different terrain, but offer marked contrasts in fishing styles.
Suggested Gear: 5wt 9ft fly rod. A 10ft nymphing rod rigged for straight line indicator fishing is especially effective. Either floating or DT line for nymphs and dries and a sink-tip line for streamers. Waders, boots, wading staff, hat and glasses are a must. Camping gear as required. Our camping may take place on roads requiring reasonably high ground clearance. Please plan to coordinate your drive with someone owning an appropriate vehicle. If the weather is wet, 4wd will be your friend.
Supplies: While we will certainly attempt to coordinate efforts, participants should plan to bring an independent supply of water, and/or water filter, food and personal items. The town of Bridgeport has a few stores, restaurants and motels and is a short drive from our fishing area. Bridgeport is a 5 hour drive from San Francisco, depending on traffic and route. Ken's Sporting Goods in Bridgeport is a go-to spot for everything, including Nevada fishing licenses ($19 for 1-day, approx. $7 each extra day; $81 for 365-day non-resident; pricing subject to change).
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25.00.
Other Expenses: expenses will include transportation, camping fees, meals/food, fishing licenses.
Rondy: Upper Sacramento River Walk & Wade #1
Dates: June 3-4, 2026
Leader: Mike Downing mailto:mdowning1567@aol.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 9
Description: The Upper "Sac" is everything a freestone trout stream should be: It has riffles, pocket water, long runs, and deep pools. It is a wonderful "walk and wade" river that flows 37 miles from Lake Siskiyou to Shasta Lake. Rondy leader Mike Downing will lead 8 club anglers to show them good places to enter and fish the river. We will meet the first day at 7:00AM at the Ted Fay Fly Shop, located in downtown Dunsmuir. We will make a short drive to the river.
Suggested Gear: 4-5 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines for dry flies and nymphing, 4X-6X leaders, 5X-7X tippet (Mono or Fluorocarbon), split-shot, indicators, and flies. Full wading attire and staff. Weather is always changeable - Be prepared.
Other expenses will include travel, lodging (there are several motels and campgrounds in the area - more information will be forthcoming), meals, and perhaps, the purchase of a few flies while in the fly shop (to help support the grateful owner Bob who personally ties most of his flies).
Rondy: Upper Sacramento River Walk & Wade #2 The Dick Swanson Memorial
Dates: June 5-6, 2026
Description: This Rondy is a memorial for Dick, to acknowledge the truly kind human being he was, for the time and energy he gave so freely to the club, and the way he touched people with his gentle grace and soul. When you fish this river, stop and listen, and take in the beauty that’s around you; you’ll know more about Dick than any words can tell.
The Upper "Sac" is everything a freestone trout stream should be: It has riffles, pocket water, long runs, and deep pools. It is a wonderful "walk and wade" river that flows 37 miles from Lake Siskiyou to Shasta Lake. Rondy leader Mike Downing will lead 8 club anglers to show them good places to enter and fish the river. We will meet the first day at 7:00AM at the Ted Fay Fly Shop, located in downtown Dunsmuir. We will make a short drive to the river.
Suggested Gear: 4-5 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines for dry flies and nymphing, 4X-6X leaders, 5X-7X tippet (Mono or Flourocarbon), split-shot, indicators, and flies. Full wading attire and staff. Weather is always changeable - Be prepared.
Rondy: Truckee/Little Truckee Walk & Wade
Dates: June 19-21, 2026
Leader: Matt Didden matthew.didden@gmail.com
Description: This Tahoe Rondy is a non-guided trip to fly fish the Truckee and/or Little Truckee Rivers. The Truckee River is the only outlet for Lake Tahoe. It leaves the lake near Tahoe City and continues along Hwy 89 to the town of Truckee. From there it follows I-80 northward towards Reno. The Little Truckee River is a tailwater that starts from the outflow of Webber Lake and fills two reservoirs, Boca and Stampede, prior to emptying in the Truckee River.
We will meet late morning on June 19 at Trout Creek Outfitters in Truckee for an initial meet up and fish the afternoon. There will be campsites reserved at Boyington Mill Campground located along the Little Truckee River. Participants can choose to stay at the campground or find their own accommodation. Morning of June 20 and 21 we will meet at the campground to discuss fishing locations, tactics, and break into groups. The Truckee and Little Truckee both have heavy usage and smaller groups will make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
There will be a virtual pre-meeting to discuss fishing locations, logistics, carpool, gear, fly selection, shared supplies, etc. The date for this pre-meeting will be in May at a date to be set later.
Suggested Gear: 4-6 wt single handed fly rods, 3-4 wt trout spey
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25. Other expenses will include your transportation and food/supplies.
Rondy: Truckee River Clinic #1
Dates: June 25, 2026
Leader: TBD
Number of Anglers: 6
Description: This is a one day clinic led by Peter Stantley who's been guiding the Truckee area since 2006, followed by a day of fishing on your own with the knowledge gained. This informational day will be a combination of a brief tour of popular access points on the Truckee and Little Truckee River, tackle suggestions, productive rigs, hatches, flies and strategies.
Suggested Gear: Bring your fly rod (say 5-6wt rod, 9 ft. or longer) with a floating fly line, in addition to your usual fly fishing gear. Be sure to bring waders (with at least one belt!), wading boots, wading staff, sunglasses (polarized!), and sun protection. Also be sure to pack a lunch for yourself, as well as drinking water needed for the days.
Guide: Peter Stantley psantley@gmail.com
Meeting Time & Place: TBD
Lodging: Lodging and food available in Reno for those wishing to fish the second day as well as campgrounds in the area.
Cost: $157.00 for clinic day.
Other Expenses: Gratuities are included in cost. Transportation and lodging is additional
Dates: June 27, 2026
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Rondy: 20 Lakes Basin Backpack
Dates: July 23-26, 2026
Leader: Scott Martin waltersmartin@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 5
Description: This Eastern Sierra Rondy is a 3-night backpacking trip to fly fish a small watershed located on the Northeast border of Yosemite. This Rondy is limited to 4 experienced backpackers (5 including the leader). We will fish mostly lakes along with the flows between the lakes. The loop trail is about 10 miles with several lakes along the route. The fishing will be mostly casting from the lake shores with some “wet” wading.
The plan is to meet at the trailhead at Saddlebag Lake off Highway 120 late morning of July 23, and hike into Cascade Lake and make camp. We may move our camp for 1 or more nights. July 26 we will hike out. The elevation is about 10,000’ the whole way with small areas of elevation gains and loss. Acclimating to the elevation will be the biggest challenge. Pack light! At this time of year, it gets cold at night so pack accordingly!
You will need all the normal backpacking gear to take care of yourself on the trail. We may share some gear such as stoves, water filters, etc. Bring your favorite fly rod for fishing deep-shored lakes and small rushing creeks. There will be opportunities to fish with dries, nymphs, and streamers.
You must also be an experienced backpacker and have the ability to hike with your pack up to 6 miles a day on rough trails. The leader is an experienced backpacker. However, the expectation is that all participants in this Rondy will be self-sufficient. There will be a pre-meeting to discuss logistics, gear, shared food, etc. The date for this pre-meeting is tbd.
Suggested Gear: 2-5 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines.
Other expenses: will include your transportation and food/supplies.
Rondy: North Fork Stanislaus River Backpack
Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2026
Location: North Fork of the Stanislaus River - 3.5 hour drive East of the Bay Area
Leader: John Anderson mailto:jca35otl@gmail.com
Description: The goal of this trip is for anglers to backpack into a majestic river canyon and fish for wild trout in an area that gets very little fishing pressure. This two-night backpacking trip starts Friday at 12 noon with a 4 mile drive down a steep 4X4 dirt road to a trailhead and then a 5 mile hike down into the North Fork of the Stanislaus River Canyon. There are no maintained hiking trails in this area, so anglers will have to do some bushwacking (long pants and walking/wading staff recommended). The camp site is located on the river and overlooks a 100 yard pool that holds some nice trout. There is a surplus of firewood, so we can have a camp fire unless there are fire restrictions. We will camp at the same site for two days.
Skills Needed: This rondy involves a challenging hike down a steep river canyon so participants should be experienced backpackers and fly fishers and fit enough to climb in and out of a 1000' canyon with backpacking and fishing gear. The hike should take about 3 hours each way. Participants will need backpacking and fly fishing gear and be prepared to camp for a weekend. There will be a pre-trip meeting to discuss the needed gear and other logistics (date tbd).
Other expenses will include your own transportation and food/supplies.
Rondy: Fall River Float
Dates: August 8, 2026
Leader: Tony Tredway tony@tredwaymade.com
Description: 6 angers will float sections of the Fall River with 3 guide boats lead by the legendary Art Teter. Fishing mainly consists of swinging small flies on moderate sinking lines from the boat and stripping in. There is always a chance for dry fly action. There is lodging in Fall River Mills and a couple campgrounds in the area.
Suggested Gear: Guides will supply gear if need be. 5wt Rod with slow sink tip. 4-5wt rod with floating line for dries.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $350.00
Other expenses: guide gratuities, transportation, cost of the motel/campground fees, and all food.
GGACC FREE CASTING LESSONS (2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH) ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE DUE TO THE OUTSIDE LANDS CONCERT SERIES
Next Free Casting Lessons are September 12th
Dates: August 9, 2026
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Walk & Wade #1
Dates: August 29-30, 2026
Description: This Rondy is a non-guided trip to fly fish the Trinity River between Lewiston and Junction City, including the fly fishing only section between Lewiston Dam and the Old Lewiston Bridge. We will be targeting summer run steelhead (“half-pounders”).
We will meet the morning of August 29 in Douglas City to discuss fishing locations and tactics. There will be campsites reserved at Douglas City Campground located along the Trinity River for August 28, 29, and 30. Participants can choose to stay at the campground or find their own accommodation. There are multiple fishing opportunities near the campground.
There will be a virtual pre-meeting to discuss fishing locations, logistics, carpool, gear, fly selection, shared supplies, etc. The date for this pre-meeting will be in July at a date to be set later.
Suggested Gear: 5-6 wt single handed fly rod, 4-5 wt trout spey
Other Expenses: will include travel, food, campground or other accommodations
The Women’s Group 2026 program will conclude on the following date:
Rondy: 2 Day, 2 River Trout/Steelhead Drifts
Dates: October 10-11, 2026
Description: We're going to be there, why not fish 2 days?? Why not fish 2 rivers?? This Rondy will start on the Trinity River for the first day and then move to the Lower Sac for the second day. We'll target steelhead on the Trinity and large rainbow (steelhead) on the Lower Sac. We'll meet the guides early on the 24th near Weaverville, fish for the day and then move to Redding to prepare to meet the guides on the Lower Sac early on the 25th. This will likely require you stay in the Weaverville area on the night of the 23th and in the Redding area the night of the 24th (maybe we'll meet for dinner in Redding). At the end of the drift on the 25th you are free to drive home or stay on the road.
Guides will be from Forrest Brizendine of NorCal Fishing Guides; norcalfishingguides.com
Cost: $700.00 per angler
Other Expenses: guide gratuities, transportation, food and lodging.
Rondy: Lower Sacramento Trout Spey
Dates: October 23, 2026
Leader: John DiCerbo mailto:johndicerbo@gmail.com
Description: This is a one day jet boat trip to the lower sac for trout/micro spey. The guides from Confluence Outfitters will jet boat us to the best bars where we will swing for trout and the occasional Steelhead mixed in. We will be 2 boats, with 3 anglers per boat and the fee is based on those numbers. Here is a link to their description http://www.confluenceoutfitters.com/lower-sac-spey.aspx
Suggested Gear: 3-5 wt two handed fly rods. Note that the guides will supply these micro spey rods if needed.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $291.67
Other expenses: guide gratuities, travel and lodging if needed.
Rondy: Baum Lake
Dates: October 24-25, 2026
Description: Dust off the float tube for this 2 day Rondy on Baum Lake. Anglers can easily access this lake with a float tube of small personal water craft. Fishing ranges from Dry flies to sinking lines stripping buggers. An indicator with balanced leech or Zebra midge will produce. Camping just up the road at the Cassel campground is super convenient. Bring rods to handle your proffered style. Walk and fish is possible but limited. Gear & logistics will be emailed by leader.
Suggested Gear: Single hand fly rod with floating and/or intermediate line and sink tips. Bring multiple layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25.
Other expenses: transportation, cost of the motel/campground fees, and all food.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Walk & Wade #2
Dates: October 28-29, 2026
Leader: Bill Corkery billcorkery@att.net
Description: This rondy is an excellent opportunity for Walk-and Wade fly fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River near Junction City, CA. Bill Corkery, a GGACC Member, will take up to 4 anglers on this two-day fishing trip. The opportunity exists to catch both adult and smaller (i.e. "1/2 pound") steelhead.
There are several options for how to fly fishing for steelhead on this wading trip: 1) Indicator nymph fishing with a 5-7wt single hand rod with floating line and Fluoro tippet (1X-4X) and split-shot below an indicator; 2) Swinging steelhead flies with a 6-8wt single hand rod and floating or intermediate head line and sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet; or 3) Swinging flies with a 5-7wt Spey rod with floating or intermediate fly line & sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet.
Suggested Gear: 5-7 wt single handed fly rods for nymhing; 6-8 wt single handed rods for swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Other Expenses: will include travel, food, lodging (motels in Weaverville).
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #1
Dates: November 13, 2026
Leader: Patrick Cousens mailto:pdcousens@gmail.com
Description: The Trinity is a gorgeous river this time of year. We will be floating the river from a drift boat or raft - both with hard bottoms. We will mostly fish with nymphs and/or egg patterns under indicators with, maybe, some swinging using 2 handed rods. The guides will provide rods, flies, beverages, snacks and lunch. Anglers will need waders and boots (no studs please) along with weather appropriate clothing. You MUST have a current fishing license and STEELHEAD card.
Fish range from half pounders to 30 or more inches. 10+ pound steelhead are caught every year so be prepared.
The nearest town is Weaverville which is conveniently located within 30 mins of the river. There are several lodging and dining options to make for an enjoyable two-night trip if you so desire.
The trinity is a beautiful place with a fish of a lifetime waiting for your fly!
The guide service we use is great. They are:
Forrest Brizendine forrest@norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 6-8 wt single handed fly rods for nymphing and swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $375
Other expenses will be guide gratuities, transportation, lodging and meals besides lunch on the boat.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #2
Dates: November 14, 2026
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