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These fish are typical on any given day on the lower Sacramento River. Some of these photos are from the Pit River, the upper Sacramento and Hat Creek. Different places fish better at different times.

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  • 2020 fish pics

    2020 fish pics

    new photos from cell phone
     
  • Lower Sacramento River (open all year)

    Lower Sacramento River (open all year)

    Best tailwater fishery in the world! And it's open all year. This great fishery runs right through Redding and is the mainstay for north state fly fishermen. While nymphing under an indicator is the rule, when the fish respond to a hatch the action can get fast and furious. These are strong fighting rainbows routinely run 16 to 18 inches and with a little practice and good mending the 19 to 21 inchers will surprise you and test your tackle and knots.
     
  • Upper Sacramento River (open all year)

    Upper Sacramento River (open all year)

    The gem of the north state is open all year! From Mt. Shasta to Shasta Lake this small (by western standards) pocket water river is teaming with rainbows of all sizes. Although 20" plus fish are rare they are there. This river is planted on occasion so there are a few lunkers to be had. If you want the big ones try November thru January. Right now the water is low, clear and cold and a stealthy approach is necessary and you will need to hike and wade of course.
     
  • Hat Creek (open from late April to mid November)

    Hat Creek (open from late April to mid November)

    Spring Creek beauties! Light lines, long leaders and good casting are the rule here if you want to land the big ones. Early season dry fly fishing can be a lot of fun here with lot's of fish of all sizes slurping and splashing; especially in the late evenings. Cool damp days in May can can produce a green drake hatch and thrilling results.
     
  • Pit River (open all year)

    Pit River (open all year)

    Wild Pit River rainbows! Big fat fish are plentiful and eager on the Pit River. The trick seems to be landing them once they're hooked. There are a lot of rocks and ledges where the big ones go to break you off. This is 99% nymphing with big dark stuff fished just over the rocks and in the slots. The hiking and wading is tough on the Pit but well worth the effort as it is easy to find solitude and wild fish.
     
  • Lewiston Lake (open all year)

    Lewiston Lake (open all year)

    Challenging and rewarding. This Lake sits just an hour west of Redding and seperates Trinity Lake from the Trinity River. The cold water from the base of Trinity Dam flows through the lake so there is always a current. the rewards are large 'bow's, browns and even some Eagle Lake strain rainbows.