Issue: Fall 2025

The Fall issue of California Fly Fisher brings together some of the season’s most compelling waters and stories.

The issue follows the pull of the tides through the California Delta, where stripers remain a year-round pursuit and the landscape itself feels alive. Alongside the Delta spotlight, we explore the saga of California’s striped bass and the enduring appeal of the Adachi Clouser—one of the most effective flies for targeting these powerful fish.

From Conway Bowman’s reflections on guiding mako shark trips off San Diego to the restoration of meadows to benefit golden trout in the Sierra, this issue moves between salt and fresh water, local and distant. We visit Oregon’s Yamsi Ranch on the Williamson River and return to familiar California waters like Putah Creek.

It’s a collection of stories that reminds us why fall is the favorite season for many anglers.