Lower Stanislaus River

Current river flow

From the California Department of Water Resources

Current Report

We recommend that you call Bob Nakagawa at the Sierra Angler Fly Shop in Modesto for the best info on this river.

• 209/572-2212

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River Information

The Lower 'Stan' is a tailwater fishery coming out of the bottom of Godwin Dam. It is almost a year round fishery being open from January 1st to October 15th. It has trout, steelhead, salmon, stripers, smallmouth bass and shad in fishable numbers through out the year. Access is limited making floating the river fairly popular.

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Article

• Stanislaus River, Lower: By Tim Bermingham - courtesy flyfishnorcal.org

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Fishing Guides

• Kiene's Lower Stanislaus River Guide recommendations.

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Local Fly Shop

• Our good friend Bob Nakagawa started Sierra Anger Fly Shop in Modesto in 1987 which makes him one of the leading authorities on the 'Stan'. Give Bob a call to see how the fishing is in that part of Nor Cal.  209/572-2212