Putah Creek Wildlife Area Closed to All Public Access Due to Wragg Fire

Looking northwest from Dixon, this is a seven-frame panorama of the smoke from the Wragg Fire near Lake Berryessa. High winds and dry conditions make this a very dangerous fire. Photo Robert Couse-Baker

The Putah Creek Wildlife Area in Solano County will be closed until further notice due to impacts from the Wragg Fire. The Wragg Fire has burned 8,051 acres in Napa, Solano and Yolo counties, including the entire Putah Creek Wildlife Area.

The closure affects all public uses including, but not limited to, hunting, fishing, hiking and nature viewing. The closure is intended to allow the landscape and wildlife to recover, minimize erosion, and ensure public safety. As a result of the fire, potential hazards such as loose rocks and falling tree branches exist in the area. CDFW will reassess the Putah Creek Wildlife Area in spring 2016 to determine if it is suitable for public access.

Putah Creek Wildlife Area is located in Solano County just east of Lake Berryessa.

For more information on the Wildlife Area, please visit

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/Putah-Creek-WA.