Coming Soon!  

Sierra Pacific Flyfishers
Kicking Off 2026 with our
January Fundraiser!

On-Line Auction
Featuring Guide Trips!

Montana, Utah, Oregon,
The Sierras & CA Surf

Opens Jan 11, 9:00 AM
Closes Jan 17, 9:00 PM

LEARN TO FLY FISH

Come to our "Introduction to Fly Fishing" program in February

Non-Members Welcome

In three (3) Saturday Mornings we will teach you:
Casting
Knot Tying
Fly Selection
Selecting Equipment
Reading Water Structure
Much More!


OPTIONAL GRADUATION TRIP! 

To the Owens River on a following weekend.
It's an on-the-water education with your instructors that
puts all the learnings together to catch beautiful trout.

Non-Member Adults: $50 (includes a 1-year membership)
Children under 18: Free
SPFF Members: Free

** Classroom materials and loaner Fly Rods provided

For more details and registration: CLICK HERE 

Our Dinner Meeting on
Thursday, January 15, 2026
will feature Chris Leonard
with timely information on
Winter Fishing the Lower Owens

The venue has been moved back to the
Monterey in Encino Glen
16821 Burbank Blvd, Encino 91436

No registration required.

Meeting starts at 7:00 PM
Speaker at 7:30 PM
Get your food at the bar before 7:00

For more information, see below or click HERE

Chris Leonard

Wintertime Techniques and Tactics for

flyfishing the Lower Owens River in Bishop

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

The Lower Owens is familiar to us as the closest native brown trout fishery near the town of Bishop in the Eastern Sierra. But familiarity does not mean consistent success on this picturesque stream often surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Pleasant Valley Reservoir supplies water to the river, and cautious anglers closely monitor the dam's flow rates, measured in cubic feet per second (cfs). 



These can range from slow (60 cfs) to torrential, above 600. It is a delight to fish the “Lower O” in the winter months but catching can be challenging. The multi fish days of Spring and Fall prompt us to wonder where those fish hide when there is snow on the banks. To answer these and other questions we welcome back a local guide and expert who will take us through technique, fly choice and other tips to brighten up those winter outings. Even seasoned Owens veterans will learn something new from this exciting and thorough presentation. 

REGISTER > Great Winter Outing (GWO) - Bishop, CA

CASTING CLINIC LOCATION, RESEDA PARK (PDF map)

Google Maps > Reseda Park, CA

FLY TYING GROUP
IN-PERSON & ZOOM - WEDNESDAYS

• Dinner meeting time: 5:30pm
• Fly tying meeting start time: 7:00pm

• More info > click here

• Any questions or want to join in person or on zoom? Contact Michael Peratis at: fly.tying@spff.org

CASTING PRACTICE AT RESEDA PARK
FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH
* weather permitting
9:00AM to 11:00 AM

OPEN to all members & the general public

Casting Practice > more info, click here

MONTHLY MEETINGS
with GREAT SPEAKERS!

Meetings > more info, click here 

Sierra Pacific Flyfishers (SPFF)

Is dedicated to educating the public about fly fishing, conservation, and the restoration of habitat.
The organization provides classes on fly casting, fly tying, rod building, as well as conservation.
We offer social gatherings and fishing trips, too!
We support Project Healing Waters, and Casting for Recovery.