Fishing a Creek in the Mountains of California!

Fishing Piru Creek where the Rainbow Trout are hungry and biting on multiple baits!

[@jeffpyle3540]

Fished Piru often in the 70s. At Frenchmans and also downstream near the old Blue Point Campground up from Lake Piru. We would hike up to Ellis Apiary and the gorge. Some true wilderness and good trout and bass fishing near where Fish Creek pours in. Nasty little black flies are a beech. Thanks for stirring up the memories.

[@Mike-ny6sf]

Wow, recognized Piru Creek instantly. I'm 76 now and used to fish there in my thirties and forties when we lived in the San Fernando valley. They stocked it in those days.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

When I went here I thought they still stocked it! Turns out just natives! They are still there though!

[@DEADIKATED]

My Dad used to take Me to the Hatchery to feed the fish when we would go Visit My Grandmother in Fillmore.

[@myotherlinefishing]

California creek trout are typically less than 12” and mostly 6-10” . Light gear, small flies, have fun! Nice vid! 🤙🏼

[@jessemcadams4891]

Cool. Frenchman’s flat. Fished there once. And I fished kern upstream from the bridge. Now I just watch you tube videos of fishing.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Get back out there!

[@andrewrobert5019]

I fish pyramid in my bass boat all the time and always wondered about the piru creek area below....gotta try it now with my kids! Theyd love this

[@jessemcadams4891]

Bring the bikes/scooter. On the other side of the white poles you can ride up to I think where it comes out of the lake.

[@user-ht6uc1xj8o]

My uncle took me there to teach me how to flyfish.

[@BackroadsAngling]

You explore the coolest places. The triumph of catching the first trout was really felt.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I appreciate it! So jealous of your vids… I went to Iowa 2012-2016 and LOVED fishing below Burlington Street!

[@BackroadsAngling]

@@theu.s.ofangling1344 It's a great place to go to school. Study a little - fish a lot.

[@seantaylor2046]

2024 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet (PDF) Look up the river alphabetically and by county. Download it to your phone. No CFW will dispute it. Another great vid. I love your spinner/bobber/fly technique. Bypasses all that expensive gear stuff and bravado with fly fishing.

[@kenogster3059]

Love that place, fished there many times.Flies always the best.

[@fishinwithschroeder]

Beautiful location that first place down stream was gorgeous, upstream had better options for fishing though!! very peaceful ... I am planning on doing some NE iowa trout fishing this year.. thanks for sharing.. drive safe

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

NE iowa is gorgeous! I’ve only been on one fishing trip up there, check out where canoe creek meets the upper Iowa. Caught rainbows, smallies, walleye and pike all within 100yds river

[@davidb7699]

1. I been fishing this creek and up stream for over 45 years,,,I only use one bait to knock them dead,, Single hook salmon egg,,,2. If you go way down 2-4 miles …down piru you’ll run into some big pools with huge trout,,1 lb plus trout,,,3. The fishing up-stream towards the Dam is good also,,,

[@utubewatcher360]

You are in Rattlesnake country!! I suspect it's still cool enough that having an encounter with one is slim. I used to fish Lake Piru, and Sespie Creek up above Ojai, almost step on them if you are fishing during the time they come out to sun bath.

[@Mike-ny6sf]

Yep! I fished Piru Creek in the 80s. There wasn't any trouble with Rattlers close to the parking area, but venturing into the canyon you better watch out.

[@fuzzy_little_duckling]

Awesome! Beautiful spot. While you're in CA you should definitely do some saltwater fishing if possible. There are some really unique species around here that you can't find anywhere else in the world!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I’ll be much closer to the coast here soon! I plan on giving it a go! Thanks for watching!

[@bn5445]

I'm in SoCal and am interested in what species you were about to mention.

[@fuzzy_little_duckling]

@@bn5445 I guess I was more referring to the west coast in general, but there's all those rockfish and surfperch species, cabezon, lingcod, white seabass, bat rays, etc etc. And so many more, would be way too long of a comment to list them all lol

[@gregwarren8009]

If you want to fish California creeks, you have to get to the eastern Sierras. Go to Bishop, check your maps and get busy.

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 That's right ✅️

[@davidb7699]

Keep going down piru,,,great fishing the Further you go down but plan to get wet it’s well worth the fishing that you will see back there

[@reelextremefishing]

I definitely gotta try the pistol pete. Great video!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Thanks! Make sure to grab a couple!

[@gregtenney7279]

Just watching this video I got a bunch of bug bites and sun stroke from walking with you in the parking lot! This is as close to actually going with you and having the experience!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Haha there are no lack of bugs next to the river that’s for sure 😂

[@DannySantellano-kv9up]

Thank you for the info so many fishermen like to keep things secret! I don’t know why that is. Love the videos 🙏☮️🇺🇸

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I appreciate it!

[@kenjiwebb1509]

Visit Tom's Place between Bishop and Mammoth.

[@leesureleetrippin7079]

Being from California there was always a place to fish. We used to deep sea fish a lot. Being so close to miles and miles of ocean.😊

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I’ve been deep sea fishing a couple times! We are headed up through California hitting all of the national parks! Tons of fishing along the way!!

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 Video 👍 🐟

[@Z1ldjian2785]

Biggest trout I caught was a 5lb German Brown out of Cresent Lake in Oregon was on a Chartreuse and Black Panther Martin. Fishing for Kakanee is great there as well

[@donl5158]

Take the hike into the canyon towards Lake Piru, waterfalls, ponds. One thing in that area, change your walking through brush RATTLESNAKES are in abundance

[@flexmasterson4297]

Looks like Putah Creek secret spot of locals.

[@whatsup7253]

Good to see fishing videos when your fishing for fish and not property owners.

[@timpattison382]

want to see you fly fishing

[@Andybecker]

Hey there! I wanted to suggest incorporating discussions on conservation into your videos. Given the challenges trout face in California, particularly with climate change/drought, and over fishing, highlighting sustainable fishing practices could really benefit the ecosystem and enrich your content. This way, you're not just sharing fishing spots but also promoting the protection of these precious resources for future generations. It seems like you respect these beautiful fish, however I've encountered people on water that don't always share our perspective.

[@donald-lee]

I grew up fishing here, water was deeper back in the day. You use to be able to drive all the way up. A bunch of people ruined it for everyone, trash, dirty diapers, etc...

[@G1LOS4]

💪😎

[@user-ei6uy3tq2g]

Dude you need to fish the eastern sierra's in bishop

[@roberts735]

I live In the sierras close to the rubicon. If you wanna kill it on some small creeks. Smack some grasshoppers/crickets with your hat to stun them and put them in a jar alive. Cast them out with a small hook. You will catch a fish every single cast that cricket is on your hook

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

That’s a great idea! Would make a great video! Thanks for the tip!

[@bigbear1499]

Big trout hit Big Bear lake 💪

[@clayreynolds5502]

Use to be nice browns there the the base of the dam nice pool

[@markkostyuk6380]

I live in California but have not had luck catching trout in creeks like this. What techniques would you recommend?

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Check out my last two videos, and the new one tomorrow! I use all of my favorite techniques!

[@M1ST3RHYDE]

will you be on either side of the Sierra? You should at least hit up Kern River but Most creeks , Canals and Owens River up the 395 is Beautiful.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I hope to be eventually! I’ve got a video posted from the kern! It was the video after this one!

[@grizdotcom812]

TENKARA for sure! Ancient Asian method of using flies and nymphs in the tiniest remote waters. Literally walking upstream hitting the pools. Collapsing telescopic rod you store in a metal tube and toss in your backpack. Keep your spinning set up as your primary and pull out the Tenkara as another tool. Check it out.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I will! Thanks for the info!

[@jefferybirks119]

You should check out the kern river, above lake Isabella! It’s pretty killer!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Thanks for the tip! I’m going to check it out!

[@jefferybirks119]

@@theu.s.ofangling1344 it’s totally worth it.

[@chrisbroguiere3593]

I don't know where the rugged sportsman's getting his information but there's nothing but native fish there. That's why it's completely catch and release barbless hook single hook setup no bait.

[@Amazingcoins4you]

Where is this at? I want to try it out. I'm in California never new about this place

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Between Pyramid Lake and Lake Piru off Golden State Hwy

[@RippieFarmer]

If you like catching wilds and natural hybrids, maybe take a look at an area known as Boards Crossing and/or Sourgrass. Its in snow today, but first week of June that mountain fork of the Stanislaus River really comes alive!

[@DIRTYBIRDYBEATS]

I put the video in slow mode and saw what fell bro, it was your clips you use to get the hook out of the fish mouth 😳 looked like a Silver pair of scissors... Hopefully not special to you, otherwise that's easy to replace. But nice video bro, I enjoyed it that's a nice spot!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

If I could have chosen to lose one thing, that would probably be it! Cheapest thing I had with me lol thanks for watching!!

[@DIRTYBIRDYBEATS]

@@theu.s.ofangling1344 When you said you dropped something, I automatically started rewatching and slow motion it to see what fell then once I figured it out and commented I press play to continue watching and you automatically realized what it was I thought 🤔 maybe I should have just kept watching instead of going all inspector gadget 🤓 I thought it was your car key so I was freaking out Hahaha ✌️

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

@@DIRTYBIRDYBEATS I do that same type of stuff 😂 inspector gadget 😂😂

[@manny1729]

Anybody know good spots to fish in the i.e. ? I’m new to fishing

[@panchoarce5688]

When are you coming back to Arizona

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I’m not sure… possibly this winter!

[@darrenese921]

Fish the merced river!!!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I think I’ll be near that area! I’ll check it out!

[@genedavella9817]

where did you camp up there?

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Oak Flat Campground. Only a couple mile drive from the river. It’s free!

[@andrewburboa4259]

You were in piru ca off the hwy 126

[@budreichert3155]

The first fish that you caught sure look like a brown trout not a rainbow trout pretty sure about that

[@bigbear1499]

I love to just drift a salmon egg down

[@andrewrobert5019]

Are you still in California?

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Yes!

[@tyalexander8154]

Bubble 🐝 panther Martin is the trout killer

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I’ve never thrown that color! I’ll keep my eye out!

[@user-so3yg1oj1d]

Come to central OREGON I put you in some big trout stay fishy Redmond OREGON

[@Amazingcoins4you]

Is this place off the 5 freeway by Pyramid Lake?

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Yes!

[@variable303]

Looks like a good spot to fish with a Tenkara rod.

[@robertsammis4218]

You probably ended up killing that fish by the manner you held it with dry hands and throwing the fish into the stream.. Please learn how to properly release trout.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

My hands were wet before every trout I held, and a 4ft fall doesn’t kill a trout

[@johnmontgomery8127]

Bro those are rare California Golden Trout. I'm surprised you found them easily

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Longer net bud , one day you will curse yourself for not having one . Ask me how I know . Losing 5 plus pounders stings .

[@tanyarodriguez9191]

Cam carry a bear spray!!!!

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

I usually do! I forgot it on this trip 😅

[@RuggedSportsmen]

You should really be more mindful about stating where you're fishing. It isn't informative it just adds unnecessary pressure to that location. There is practically no wild trout left there because of people blowing up the spot. Next thing you know there is going to be empty powerbait and salmon egg jars all over and no trout.

[@Casitascrawlers]

That’s how California is no signs until a warden comes by & says it’s illegal & on the flip side you see signs all over saying No hunting fishing or trespassing & stay out.

[@terrycole1067]

Cal rules are bull shit, I grew up in this area and it it was wide open. Cal does nothing for the sports man

[@Andy_onthefly]

Your video has a lot of misinformation. Piru Creek has not been stocked in over 15 years. All of the fish in that creek and native / wild fish. The creek below the weir falls under regular trout regs. Upstream of the weir is catch and release only with single barbless hooks. Fishing above the last bridge before the dam is illegal. All of us anglers from Southern California who cherish this local water (since there aren’t a lot of trout fisheries available to us) would appreciate if you updated this video or even took it down. There is danger is people thinking that a creek is stocked when it isn’t. This creek has had issues and continues to have issues with poaching. Please do your research before you put information out there.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

Thanks for pointing out it’s no longer stocked, I took that part out. Just a quick 10 second clip I had to delete…. I got some bad info from one of the local campground hosts. But…… A lot of misinformation in this video?? I literally tell people to make sure they look up regulations for different areas they fish 🤷🏽‍♂️ Man I bet you tell some crazy fish stories with those exaggerations! Thanks for watching!

[@Andy_onthefly]

Thanks for updating it. You didn’t have to throw the insult into the conversation, as I was trying to do you a favor by passing on pertinent information you didn’t include in your video. That being said, The “crazy fish stories” I tell are simply no match for your monetized channel that’s hot-spotting fisheries you’ll likely only visit once, while the local anglers are left dealing with the unneeded attention you’ve brought to these spots.

[@theu.s.ofangling1344]

@@Andy_onthefly No insults. You exaggerated, exaggerations are the special sauce to fish stories. This is a fishing channel. It was a fishing joke. I said thanks for pointing out the mistake and I fixed it. 🤷🏽‍♂️ no harm no foul

[@josephdans5473]

😱

[@Jeff92346]

Jeeze. We have enough working against us. We don't need to work against others that enjoy and support our sport.

[@brucelance9766]

Constructive criticism; too much talking…and not much fishing

[@Piscatorialveteran]

How the f you not going to fish the most fish’s le sport t

[@robinpearson7096]

Better with a fly pole .