Merced
The Merced River originates in the Southeastern corner of Yosemite National Park. Its headwaters begin in the Clarke Range. It famously flows over Nevada and Vernal Falls, joining Illilouette Creek before she flows through Yosemite Valley. Then the Merced, picks up water from Tenaya, Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Pigeon Creeks, before the river flows through the Merced River Canyon and then outside the park. Its South and North Forks join downstream before meeting Lake McClure. The Lower Merced below the dams can be drifted, water flow permitting, or walk & waded January through October. Click here for more information

Tuolumne
The Tuolumne River is formed by the confluence of the Dana Fork, which flows from 13,061 ft Mount Dana, and Lyell Fork, which flows from the 13,120 ft Mount Lyell, into Tuolumne Meadows (elevation 8600 feet). The high elevation of the meadows, offers outstanding fly fishing opportunities for beginners during summer months. Dana Fork is accessible from Highway 120 from its head waters at Tioga Pass all the way to the streams confluence with the Lyell Fork. Lyell Fork flows approximately ten miles through Lyell Canyon to its confluence with Dana. It can only be accessed from the John Muir Trail that follows along the stream. Both have a good population of brown, brook and rainbow trout and offer excellent dry fly fishing. The Lower “T” is another great drift from January to May. Click here for more information

Stanislaus
The North Fork of the Stanislaus River flows from Lake Alpine. It's a 65 mile long river that along with the other forks, forms the main stem of the Stanislaus River. The Middle Fork offers great opportunities as well with tail water available below reservoirs and pocket water above. The South Fork also offers great opportunity and good access. The Lower River is a great drift that offers up rainbows. Click for more information