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From Sacramento I have several options within 1 1/2 hours. Of course you need to add another 1 1/2 hours from SF. But here in California we do tend to drive long distances.
You mentioned Putah, but it's infested with NZ snails, and you need to thoroughly clean your boots and waders to prevent transmission to other waters. Nevertheless, the fishing is pretty good, I'm told.
The Lower Yuba east of Marysville at the hwy 20 bridge is premier trout water, but tough. Get a copy of Seth Norman's book, "Flyfishers Guide to Northern California."
Sammy mentioned the Mokelumne. Take hwy 12 east of Lodi and turn off on McIntire road to the hatchery. Very pleasant little stream with good fishing.
Fifteen minutes farther up hwy 12 near Valley Springs is the Calaveras River below New Hogan Resvr.
Once the snow melts it's a 3 hour drive from SF to numerous Sierra streams. Get a copy of Bill Sunderland's book, "Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevada." Nice streams too numerous to list.
For still waters, which I know less about, you've got Lake Merced right in the City. In Contra Costa County there are several options--Lafayette Resvr. leaps to mind. There are others out near Antioch and Livermore.
Then there's the ocean for whatever, and coastal rivers for steelhead, and there's the delta for stripers and largemouth.
And be sure to check the regs for closures and limits. Lots of catch and release water out there.
Also, in late February is the Fly Fishing Show at the Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Go, and ask lots of questions. Most are generous with info. And start frequenting your local fly shop and ask questions there, too. Support the fly shop by purchasing there instead of online.
Good luck, and post reports.
Cheers,
El Rey
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