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Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:39 pm
by Tubefly
Looking to join up to fly fish carp in out local area - thanks
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:30 am
by Neuroshima
Where are you located? There aren't many good options in SD. The SDR in mission valley and some local creeks actually have some sizable carp, but access points are very limited. A lot of standing and waiting for one to swim by, and chances are a hobo will come around and bug you for something.
Henshaw is probably the best known for carp, and the hopper hatch. Kind of the go-to lake for carp on the fly. A lot of people get carp at Morena on bait from shore and the fishing dock. A few people have caught them from a float tube while fly fishing, but I think they're more by-catch rather than targeted. Hodges also has some monsters by the boat launch, but again, not sure if many people specifically target them on the fly.
You pretty much have to be able to see the fish to get one to eat a fly, and most reservoirs don't allow SUPs or on-top kayaks, so fly carpers are handicapped in that manner. Imperial valley is the place to be, if you can afford the trip out there.
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:02 pm
by TaBASSco
If you are willing to drive, Big Bear lake has tons of carp in the newly flooded shallows. The bow fishermen are literally slaying them by the dozens right now.
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:59 pm
by Werfless
Imperial Valley... You're welcome
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:20 am
by Hook1fred
Perris
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:06 pm
by Tubefly
Neuroshima wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:30 am
Where are you located? There aren't many good options in SD. The SDR in mission valley and some local creeks actually have some sizable carp, but access points are very limited. A lot of standing and waiting for one to swim by, and chances are a hobo will come around and bug you for something.
Henshaw is probably the best known for carp, and the hopper hatch. Kind of the go-to lake for carp on the fly. A lot of people get carp at Morena on bait from shore and the fishing dock. A few people have caught them from a float tube while fly fishing, but I think they're more by-catch rather than targeted. Hodges also has some monsters by the boat launch, but again, not sure if many people specifically target them on the fly.
You pretty much have to be able to see the fish to get one to eat a fly, and most reservoirs don't allow SUPs or on-top kayaks, so fly carpers are handicapped in that manner. Imperial valley is the place to be, if you can afford the trip out there.
I live in RB - thanks for the advice
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:11 pm
by Jc153fishing
I have some good spot at the river sD if you like
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:41 am
by mcquade outdoors
Jc153fishing wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:11 pm
I have some good spot at the river sD if you like
If youre willing to share them, id give it a try.
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:12 pm
by bendopolo 44+
Lake Henshaw, they even have a two week period where grasshoppers get blown into the water and the Carp gorge on them. My buddy spots fish with a drone, chases them down and throws his small white Maribou Flies to them the rest of the Spring/Summer.
Re: Fly fishing carp locally
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:38 am
by Spektrum
Just found my old fly rod and been wanting to try for carp at Hodges. Haven’t used it in many years so I’m very out of practice
