Headwaters of Skawica

 Skawica is rather small mountain stream , a tributary to Skawa, which originates on slopes of Babia Góra mountain, and joins Skawa near Maków Podhalański. 

The upper stretch of the river in Zawoja has "no kill" section, which is particularly interesting for fly fishermen. Unfortunately, the best time for this stream, when it was stocked intensively, passed. Lack of protection, poaching, and low water periods, made fish population scarce.

But, the stream itself is very picturesque. 

The river runs in deep canyon. The access is limited, due to rugged terrain, and lack of parking space. The river surrounded by private property, and there's very few places, when fishermen can leave a car and descend to the water. 

Skawica in headwater section is very high gradient stream, with many small waterfalls and rapids.

Plunge pools behind the waterwallf usually are obvious holding spots, because between the rapids river is very shallow, especially in the mid-summer

I used euro nymphing method in pulls, and got small brown trout. This looks like wild fish from natural spawning. Stocked trout usually bigger, and have eroded fins. 

I explored canyon by foot a little bit, but didn't have enough time because it was evening and the sun was low. I wouldn't want to find the path in the thick bushes in the darkness.

On the other day I explored lower section of Skawica, near junction with Skawa. The river looks much wider, pretty nice and clear.

I caught only one small fish.  The river section looks fishless.

I walked all way to the junction with Skawa.  The clarity of the water is very different. it's obvious that Skawa brings muddy and dirty water.