Pray for rain!

With all the news about how low the rivers and lakes around the Sacramento area are, I had to go check it out for myself.  The water in the American is very low!  The spot upstream of Watt where I typically see stealhead lined up this time of the year is now above the water line.  I only saw one fish swimming.  However, downstream, I can see half a dozen big steelies dancing; at least, this is a good sign.

In normal conditions, you would not be able to walk out this far

Wild life along the American

Steelies spawning beds to the left

Downstream from the Watt Ave. Bridge