Amador Flyfishers

This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the AFF Host prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. https://www.amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2026_AFF%20Membership%20Application-Release%20of%20Liability_3_FILL-IN%20-%20FINAL.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the AFF Host if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the AFF Host or another attending member. For safety reasons let the AFF Host or another attending member know if you leave the outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.

Woods Lake is located in Alpine County approx. 2 easy miles south of Hwy. 88. There are campsites at the lake that are on a first come basis. The cost is $22 per night. There is a $10 day use fee which you will put in a supplied envelope and insert at the pay station. Bring the exact change. There is lakeside parking for those who arrive early. Drive past the camping area to the lake.
If you are looking for lodging in the area, Wylder Hotel, formerly Sorensen's Resort, would be the closest. There are also a couple of motels in Markleeville.
Bring a lunch, snacks, and beverages.
We will be fishing for Rainbow and Brook trout which reportedly can be caught in the outlet creek as well as the lake. The lake is best fished from a float tube but can also be fished from the bank.
Equipment should include:
Float Tube, Kayak, or like
Personal Floatation Device
3wt or 4wt fly rod and reel
Floating, intermediate or sinking line
4x or 5x tapered leader
5x or 6x tippet material
Emergency whistle
Flies should include:
Woolly Buggers
Leech Patterns
Scud Patterns
Pheasant Tails
Hares Ears
All in size 14 to 18
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to fishing with you.
Joe Jimenez
C. 925-783-9820 or mija905@comcast.net

6:30 Skills Clinic:
7:00 Business Meeting:
7;30 Dave Lentz (CDFW) Dave will be discussing fishing for the California Golden Trout and the Kern River area.
Dave Lentz retired after 33 years with California Dept of Fish and Wildlife working on trout management. He was a Leader of the Wild Trout Program, helped establish the California Heritage Trout Challenge, and worked on the conservation of California ‘s native trout. Dave has caught native trout in 12 western states, completing the Western Native Trout Challenge. Recently he has expanded to saltwater fishing in Mexican waters

This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the AFF Host prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. https://www.amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2026_AFF%20Membership%20Application-Release%20of%20Liability_3_FILL-IN%20-%20FINAL.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the AFF Host if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the AFF Host or another attending member. For safety reasons let the AFF Host or another attending member know if you leave an outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.
Burnside Lake is a small lake situated at an elevation of 8100'. It's located about 6 miles from Pickett's Junction. Picket's Junction is the intersection of Hwy 88 and Hwy89. At the 4-way stop take Burnside Rd. and follow it until you reach Burnside Lake. The road can be rough but I have easily made it there in my CRV. I will physically check and report the on road condition prior to the outing.
The lake is best fished from a personal watercraft such as a float tube, kayak, or canoe.
A 4wt. fly rod is perfect for this lake but any size rod will work. If you will be dry fly or indicator fishing a floating line works well. If you will be stripping an intermediate or 10' sink tip would be good. But you could also use a floating line with a versa tip or split shots.
Flies to bring should include Brown, Black and Olive Woolly Buggers and Olive and Black Leeches. There are scuds in the lake so bring Scud Pattern and fish them around the weeds. Of course bring the old reliable's such as Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, Copper Johns, Damsel Fly Nymphs, ect.
Dry flies should include Parachute Adams, Mayflies, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Grass Hopper, Ant, ect.
Take into consideration that there is no drinking water or toilet facilities at the lake when you pack for the outing. Pack plenty of water and a good lunch.
I look forward to seeing and and fishing with you at Burnside Lake.
Don't hesitate to contact me via Meetup with any questions or concerns.