Issue: Summer 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of California Fly Fisher is an exploration of the rivers, fish, and wild places that define California fly fishing.
We begin on the Pit River, where rugged pocketwater and wild trout have earned it a reputation as one of California’s most demanding—and rewarding—fisheries. From there, we explore the inspiration behind the California Heritage Trout Challenge, venture deep into the High Sierra backcountry with angler and adventurer Seth Blackamore, and explain how understanding California’s freestones, tailwaters, and spring creeks can make you a better angler in Know Your River.
This issue also reminds us why our rivers and fish are worth protecting. In The Good Fight, we call attention to the proposed Hot Creek Mine and what’s at stake for one of California’s most treasured fisheries. And in If Fish Could Vote, Congressman Jared Huffman shares his perspective on conservation, public lands, and the future of our rivers.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply dreaming about your next day on the water, we hope this issue inspires you to explore more deeply, fish more thoughtfully, and appreciate the incredible diversity of California’s fisheries.
