Frank Rinella

About

Frank Rinella is a Northern California fly angler, former guide, and longtime advocate for the Yuba River. He spent nearly 20 years guiding the North and Lower Yuba and has devoted more than two decades to conservation work with Gold Country Fly Fishers, where he serves as conservation co-chair. Frank brings firsthand knowledge of the river to discussions about fish habitat, water management, and the future of its trout, salmon, and steelhead.

Episodes featuring Frank Rinella

Episode 187•Season 8

Lower Yuba River Nature - Like Fish Passage Project

Hogan talks with longtime advocate and conservationist Frank Rinella about the proposed Nature-Like Fish Passage Project on the Lower Yuba River at Daguerre Point Dam. This project is highly controversial among Lower Yuba River anglers, guides, and community members, as it would open the stretch above Daguerre Point Dam to all fish migration—stripers, shad, green sturgeon, and, yes, more salmon and steelhead.

Sep 9, 2026

Host

HO

Guest

FR