Below is our club calendar of upcoming events. This calendar changes often so check back frequently.
Should you want to add an event to the calendar, please submit your request on the Event Request Submission Form found here.
This LTFF Truckee River Fish-out on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2025 or SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2025 is offered to ONLY registered 2025 LTFF 2 (2024 Cohort) students. This fish-out will be limited to a total of 16 different students, 8 each day.
Description: This fish-out will be led by Matt Heron, who has a very successful Fly Fishing School in the Truckee area. You will have a day-long guided session with Matt’s team, with a 2:1 student to guide ratio. You will fish either the Little Truckee or the Truckee depending on the best fishing conditions that day. Your guide will help you understand this popular fly fishing destination, including access points along the river, as well as various fishing techniques most effective for these waters.
Cost: The registration fee will be $385 per person for the full day to cover guide fees and costs for supplied flies, and lunch. See below for the plan for accommodations.
Required Gear: Your standard 5 wt, floating line setup, along with boots/waders, wading staff, sunscreen, hat, water, and sunglasses will work fine. Studded boots help if you prefer.
Specifically:
4-6 wt rod/reel, and floating line. 9 ft rods are fine, 9 ½ ft and longer help on these waters
Bring a selection of 9 ft leaders across 3x , 4x and 5x
Tippet: 3x-6x….flouro helps
Flies will be supplied and selected based on recent success on the river by your guides.
Meeting Time & Place: We will meet at 7:30 AM (time subject to change earlier, or later based on conditions) at the Truckee River RV Park. The day will end in mid-afternoon, around 3:30pm.
Accommodations: We will plan to camp at a nearby campground for the weekend. If you prefer not to camp, you should make plans at your choice of lodging in the Truckee area (motel, Air BnB, etc.).
Registration Fee: $385 per student. Covers the cost of the guide/clinic fees, groceries for lunches, our group campsite reservation, and supplied flies.
It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging (non-camping), meals (other than lunch), guide tip, or any other expenses.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is, for any reason, unable to attend, he/she may resell his slot (rod) to another LTFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the student to manage this transaction.
For more info: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com
The SubCommittee - Mare Island Chapter annual West Coast Fall Fun Run is a gathering of R/C submarines to be held in the West Pond on the weekend of September 20th and 21st. Fully functional scale model submarines both historical & military, scientific and fantasy boats from the local chapter members and other associated chapters will be on display and running in the water. The event is open to the public, come and join in the fun.
For details, contact
Lisa Pardini ljpardini@yahoo.com
or
Libby Wolfensperger elwolfensperger@me.com
Casting Lab
Casting Lab is open to all GGACC club members and provides an opportunity for coaching on your casting skills. Primary focus is developing the required casting skills for those seeking to apply to the Learn to Fly Fish program, where we now require demonstration of casting skills at the FCSD Bronze level. More information on LTFF here. Students who participate in the casting lab regularly through the several months it is available will have no trouble meeting this requirement. Secondary focus is coaching to achieve Fly Casting Skills Development at the silver, and gold levels. The FFI Fly Casting Skills Development, FCSD, program is designed to teach casts that are used in real fishing situations, with progressive levels of skill. To learn more, download the Angler's Guide here.
Please contact Alan if you have any questions.
Contact Chris Saito with any questions at chris@csaito.com.
Tying Lab
Held on the first Sunday of the month from 12-3 is designed to help LTFF program participants advance their fly tying skills. Regular guest instructors work with students to teach new patterns and techniques. Students will need their own supplies and equipment. Reach out to Alan if you are new to tying to discuss equipment and supplies needed. This is not a formal introduction to tying. If you are completely new to tying, we encourage you to consider the "Beginner Fly Tying Class" at GGACC led by Fred Viriligo. If you have attended a beginning fly tying class at GGACC or elsewhere, this is sufficient for entry into tying lab.
Rondy: Delta Stripers #2
Dates: October 7, 2025
Leader: Steve Swett mailto:steve@libertypainting.biz
Number of anglers (including leader): 4
Description: The Delta is a wonderful fishery for both Black and Striped Bass. It is a truly amazing area, and just 1-1/2 hours from San Francisco. Striped Bass are "hot" fish meaning that they provide a very noteworthy strike and resulting fight. We will be 4 experienced anglers for a one-day guided boat trip. The guides we are using are great their website is https://www.confluenceoutfitters.com
Suggested Gear: 8-9 wt single handed fly rods, with a variety of lines. Note: The guides will supply the gear if needed, which typically includes 9 ft. long 8 or 9 wt fly rods with a variety of lines including floating, intermediate, and T-14 sinking lines. They will also supply the terminal tackle and flies. Lunch and water is provided by the guides.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $375.00
Guides: Confluence Outfitters / Toby Uppinghouse
Other Expenses: guide gratuities, transportation.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another GGACC member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leader or club.
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Golden Gate Casting & Angling Club, for which the meeting room in the Anglers Lodge is reserved from 8:30 - 9:45am.
As always, GGACC members are welcome to attend. Please contact the club president (Libby Wolfensperger, elwolfensperger@me.com) if you have any new business to present to the board.
The Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club's (GGACC's) Monthly Free Fly Casting Lessons are open to both Club members and the General Public. These free fly casting lessons are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month year-round from 9:30 AM - 12 Noon at the Golden Gate casting ponds. Free loaner equipment is also available on a first come, first served basis, but please try to arrive by 8:45 AM to take advantage of this limited free equipment.
A few points to consider –
Classes target four different skill levels (the classes are held concurrently):
Please pre-register for these casting lessons in order to help determine the number of needed instructors . To register, simply click on the large "Register" button to the left of this event description (or above it if using your smartphone).
Finally, if you are interested in joining the casting instructor group or training for Fly Fishers International (FFI) "Casting Instructor" (CI) certification, please contact Willy George.
Fun and friendly casting competition held in conjunction with the Oakland Casting Club and San Jose Flycasters, but open to any registered person who would like to participate to test their skill against others or to just take part in the training to be offered as part of these casting games this year -- all are welcome, including beginning casters!
The casting games at the GGACC casting ponds have been scheduled to be typically held on the third Sunday of each month from 9:30am to about 12:30pm. But be sure to check the calendar each month for the actual date for this event. Once the Lodge has been re-opened, these events will have priority use of the Lodge locker room and the center and east casting ponds during these hours.
There is a $1 entry fee required for each casting event that you choose to compete in -- to be paid to the event host. Registration is by appointment via the contact person below.
All GGACC Casting Games will be conducted under ACA rules and will be ACA "registered" events (UON).
To REGISTER, or for further information or rules explanation, please contact: Alice Gillibert alicegillibert@comcast.net
Friday the 17th World Casting Events:
11:00 am 5wt distance…
1:00 pm 5wt accuracy….
3:00 pm salmon fly distance
Saturday18th
9 am Trout fly Accuracy,
Bass Bug Accuracy
1/4 oz Plug Accuracy
Open Plug Accuracy
1/4 Oz Plug Distance
Stealhead Fly Distance
Sunday 19th:
9 am Dry Fly Accuracy
Wet Fly Accuracy
3/8 Plug Accuracy
5/8 Plug Accuracy
Heenan Lake Fish-Out
This fishout is open to currently registered 2025 LTFF Level 3 students.
When: October 18-19, 2025. Arrive at 11am on Sat. Concludes on Sun at noon.
Location: In the Sierra south of Lake Tahoe, 220 miles east of San Francisco. Heenan Lake is off Highway 89, 8 miles east of Markleeville, California (Alpine County). 4-5 hour drive from San Francisco
What: Lahontan Cutthroat
Group size: 6 students, 2 leaders – each in their own floats
Mandatory Safety Clinic: registrants must attend the Float Tube Safety Clinic on Sat 9/13/25, 2-5pm @ GGACC ponds (unless you have prior experience)
https://www.ggacc.org/event-6309994 (sign up here)
Cost: $50 registration fee. Travel to/from, meals and lodging are not included.
Description:
The 135-acre Heenan Lake has been renowned for producing huge Lahonton Cutthroats up to 30" with the average being 16 to 20". The Department of Fish and Game have a station there that take some spawners from the lake for egg collections. These eggs are distributed to a number of other state hatcheries including the Hot Creek Hatchery and Nevada Dept of Wildlife. The hatchlings are restocked into Heenan and over 30 additional Eastern Sierra lakes. The Heenan Lake Lahontons are actually a hybridized strain of the original Lahonton Cutthroats that inhabited Lake Lahonton in prehistoric days. The regulations to Heenan Lake is a strict catch and release on barbless hooks on flies or artificial lures. The season opens on September 1st through November 30th. The tributaries to Heenan are also open to catch and release fishing during this time. Heenan is ideal for float tubing but has received heavy fishing pressure recently due to its reputation for big trout.
Trolling streamer patterns of Woolly Buggers, Leeches and Matukus in Black, Purple, or Olive from a float tube has been the favored method to fish Heenan. No gas-powered crafts are allowed. It's shallow so an intermediate sinking line is sufficient. Dark-colored nymphs in sizes 12-14 such as Pheasant Tails, Bird's Nests, and Prince Nymphs with an indicator also work well. Use a slow retrieve. Recently, using a chironomid pattern has become quite popular when used as a dropper below the nymph from 2 to 20 feet in depth. Allow the rig to sit with an occasional twitch. Generally, an intermediate sinking line is the best bet with a non-tapered 7-8’ leader. The Lahontans do not put up as rigorous fight as a similar-sized Rainbow so a leader of 4x to 5X should suffice.
The Lahontans cruise throughout the lake but a popular area is the inlet of Heenan creek at the east end. This is fairly shallow with plentiful weed beds. Try casting a nymph pattern into the weed beds and retrieve slowly. The southern end of the lake is also popular with weed beds usually present.
Equipment you will need: (There will be much more discussion during the Zoom call)
Other Stuff:
Logistics:
Meet at Heenan Lake parking lot (there’s only one). Arrive Saturday at 11am, start fishing at noon. On Sunday morning, meet at 7am ready to fish, conclude at noon. Port-a-potties are available but no running water.
Lodging: There are lodging options in 1) Woodsford, CA, 2) Markleeville, CA, and 3) Gardnerville, NV.
Leaders: Jeff Hogan and Bob Fujimura – co leads. Jeff is one of our valued FFI certified GGACC casting instructors and a frequent volunteer for LTFF events. Bob has extensive experience fly fishing Stillwater and has led LTFF fishouts.
Contact: Jeff Hogan @ jeff.hogan8454@att.net
Rondy: Deschutes River
Dates: October 19-21, 2025
Leader: Libby Wolfensperger mailto:elwolfensperger@me.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 8
Description: This Rondy is a 3-day guided float and wade fishing adventure on the lower Deschutes River in central Oregon, where we will fish for native summer Steelhead and "Red side" Rainbow Trout. Guides will take us through miles of gorgeous, remote canyon. Periodically we'll take out to wade-fish nymphs or swing flies (no fishing from the drift boats). Each evening we'll and stop and camp (it's really glamping - glamour camping) at amazing sites, where we'll enjoy top notch food served in a dedicated dining tent.
The trip will both begin and end in Bend, Oregon, at the Confluence Fly Shop, where we will meet our guides, get licenses, boat passes, pick up some flies, and park our cars (guides will shuttle us from the shop and back). We will put in near Madras (about an hour north of Bend) and then take out 3 days later near Maupin. Our guides will be http://www.deepcanyonoutfitters.com/
Bend, OR, is about an 8-1/2 hour drive from San Francisco. There is an airport in nearby Redmond for those who prefer to fly. We should plan on arriving a day early and staying over the night after the Rondy.
There will be a pre-meeting to discuss more logistics, gear, carpools, etc. (date tbd).
Suggested Gear: 5-7 wt single-handed rods with floating lines or 6-7 wt two-handed rods, studded boots, and wading staff. Anglers must also supply their own sleeping bags, pillow, personal items, liquor (if desired), and Oregon fishing license and boater's pass. Guides will supply very nice standing room tents, with cots and sleeping pads. Note that wading on the Deschutes can be tricky due to the large angular basalt rocks, and that there is no fishing from the boats. You must be prepared to wade confidently.
There will be a dedicated gear boat that will haul our gear, set up camp, and cook great meals. Personal items that are only needed in camp can be packed in a large dry bag to be supplied by the guides and transported in the gear boat. Bring your own small dry bag (or waterproof pack) with a change of clothes, rain jacket, fleece, and any small personal items that you may want to keep handy during the day in your boat.
This is an amazing multi day float at a great price. It is open to both single hand and two hand casters. Most anglers enjoy a little of both on this trip.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $1,878.00 which includes Boat Pass and Fly Package
Other expenses: will be guide gratuities, transportation to and from Bend, and lodging the nights before and after the trip.
The Golden Gate Park team will be holding a luncheon in the lodge from 9AM to 4PM.
Rondy: Lower Sacramento Trout Spey
Dates: October 24, 2025
Leader: John DiCerbo mailto:johndicerbo@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 6
Description: This is a one day jet boat trip to the lower sac for trout/micro spey. The guides from Confluence Outfitters will jet boat us to the best bars where we will swing for trout and the occasional Steelhead mixed in. We will be 2 boats, with 3 anglers per boat and the fee is based on those numbers. Here is a link to their description http://www.confluenceoutfitters.com/lower-sac-spey.aspx
Suggested Gear: 3-5 wt two handed fly rods. Note that the guides will supply these micro spey rods if needed.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $291.67
Other expenses: guide gratuities, travel and lodging if needed.
Rondy: 2 Day, 2 River Trout/Steelhead Drifts
Dates: October 24-25, 2025
Leader: Brad Bradford bradford@realpropserv.com
Description: We're going to be there, why not fish 2 days?? Why not fish 2 rivers?? This Rondy will start on the Trinity River for the first day and then move to the Lower Sac for the second day. We'll target steelhead on the Trinity and large rainbow (steelhead) on the Lower Sac. We'll meet the guides early on the 24th near Weaverville, fish for the day and then move to Redding to prepare to meet the guides on the Lower Sac early on the 25th. This will likely require you stay in the Weaverville area on the night of the 23th and in the Redding area the night of the 24th (maybe we'll meet for dinner in Redding). At the end of the drift on the 25th you are free to drive home or stay on the road.
Guides will be from Forrest Brizendine of NorCal Fishing Guides; norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 5-6 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines. Guides can provide gear if you prefer.
Cost: $675.00 per angler
Other Expenses: guide gratuities, transportation, food and lodging.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Walk & Wade #2
Dates: October 29-30, 2025
Leader: Bill Corkery billcorkery@att.net
Number of anglers (including leader): 5
Description: This rondy is an excellent opportunity for Walk-and Wade fly fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River near Junction City, CA. Bill Corkery, a GGACC Member, will take up to 4 anglers on this two-day fishing trip. The opportunity exists to catch both adult and smaller (i.e. "1/2 pound") steelhead.
There are several options for how to fly fishing for steelhead on this wading trip: 1) Indicator nymph fishing with a 5-7wt single hand rod with floating line and Fluoro tippet (1X-4X) and split-shot below an indicator; 2) Swinging steelhead flies with a 6-8wt single hand rod and floating or intermediate head line and sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet; or 3) Swinging flies with a 5-7wt Spey rod with floating or intermediate fly line & sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet.
Suggested Gear: 5-7 wt single handed fly rods for nymhing; 6-8 wt single handed rods for swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25
Other Expenses: will include travel, food, lodging (motels in Weaverville).
Please contact Alan Dye if you have more questions at alandye@gmail.com
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #1
Dates: November 7, 2025
Leader: Patrick Cousens mailto:pdcousens@gmail.com
Description: The Trinity is a gorgeous river this time of year. We will be floating the river from a drift boat or raft - both with hard bottoms. We will mostly fish with nymphs and/or egg patterns under indicators with, maybe, some swinging using 2 handed rods. The guides will provide rods, flies, beverages, snacks and lunch. Anglers will need waders and boots (no studs please) along with weather appropriate clothing. You MUST have a current fishing license and STEELHEAD card.
Fish range from half pounders to 30 or more inches. 10+ pound steelhead are caught every year so be prepared.
The nearest town is Weaverville which is conveniently located within 30 mins of the river. There are several lodging and dining options to make for an enjoyable two-night trip if you so desire.
The trinity is a beautiful place with a fish of a lifetime waiting for your fly!
The guide service we use is great. They are:
Forrest Brizendine forrest@norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 6-8 wt single handed fly rods for nymphing and swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $350
Other expenses will be guide gratuities, transportation, lodging and meals besides lunch on the boat.
Women's only breakout session following free casting lessons
LTFF Level 3 Fish-out - Trinity River for Steelhead, 11/8 & 11/9
Have you ever caught a steelhead? This fish-out is your chance!
Join us for guided fishing with the experts at Confluence Outfitters www.confluenceoutfitters.com. The Learn to Fly Fish (LTFF) Trinity River Fish-out is offered initially to students enrolled in their 3rd year of the LTFF Program. When registration opens, each student can only sign up for one day of fishing (Group 1 on Sat., 11/8, or Group 2 on Sun., 11/9); however, you may be able to join us for both days if the fish-out doesn't fill up right away. We will send an announcement to the group if and when we need to open this event further.
Registration Fee: $440 each day, which includes the guide fee and the shuttle service cost but DOES NOT INCLUDE guide gratuity, lodging, meals (other than lunch), or travel costs. The suggested guide gratuity is $60-80 for each person each day.
Trinity River Lodging Recommendations: Due to the travel distance to this river, everyone should find their lodging in the Weaverville / Douglas City area for at least the night before. The past few years the group has stayed together in a large Airbnb conveniently located very close to our morning meet-up point with the guides. This Airbnb cost is not included in the registration fee above and payment will be facilitated by the fish-out leader once the fish-out is filled. The Airbnb that is reserved can be found at: Trinity Airbnb
We will plan a casual no-host dinner for Saturday evening. We will provide details in the pre-fish-out Zoom meeting.
Trinity River Fishing License Requirements: You must have a regular freshwater fishing license (a daily license or a season license) AND a Steelhead Catch Report Card.
Steelhead Card: You must have the original Steelhead Card on your person while fishing. Many Steelhead anglers purchase the Steelhead Card with their annual fishing license at the beginning of each year (if that's you, nice work!); but, if you do not already have a Steelhead Card in your possession, please do not order it online, as it might not be delivered in time for the trip! You will need to pick up your Steelhead card at a local retail shop such as Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Fishing Gear: Our guides will provide single-hand fly rods rigged for indicator nymph fishing. If you prefer to bring your own rod, plan on a 7 wt or 8 wt at least 9'. The guides will also provide lunch. This trip is NOT a two-handed fly rod trip, as this gear is not required to fish this river effectively.
Gear list (other than fishing gear): Check the weather before leaving home and pack accordingly, including rain gear (always) and proper layering to adjust for temp changes during the day. Some of the recommended gear includes:
I look forward to this trip and hope you can join us.
Fish-out leader: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #2
Dates: November 8, 2025
International Spey O Rama competitors will be arriving and using the middle pond to warm up and get ready for the competition.
Please help accommodate their access to the middle pond.
Pre-tournament activities for the 2026 Jimmy Green Spey O' Rama will be held Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17.
These include, but are not limited to competitor qualification for the tournament, practice sessions for qualified competitors, competitor welcome festivities, etc.
Note that the casting ponds will be in heavy use during this period by the Spey casting competitors.
Bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit on the lawn while you enjoy the beauty and spectacle of this amazing fly casting, or wander around the exhibitors' tables when you need a break.
The casting ponds are located in Golden Gate Park (across from the buffalo paddock) just off John F. Kennedy Drive. The event kicks off at 8 am and goes until midafternoon.
GGACC FREE CASTING LESSONS (2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH) ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE DUE TO THE OUTSIDE LANDS CONCERT SERIES
Next Free Casting Lessons are September 12th
Questions? Please direct your inquiries to the appropriate mail box:
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Learn To Fly Fish Program: ltff.ggacc@gmail.com
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