Lower Sacramento River Fly fishing on the Lower Sacramento in December is like waltzing into a less-than-frosty coliseum where you’re both the performer and the spectator. Look… I gotta write this stuff so I’m going to sound sorta funny on occasion. The weather, with its brisk days and the sun barely peeking over the horizon,…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 12/11/2024 We have solid fishing conditions all through waters flowing into and out of Redding. There is never a better time to wade this river than right now. With flows down to 4,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) .vs upwards of 10,000 in the summer, it is possible to…
Current Trinity River Fly Fishing Report: 12.11.2024 Trinity River Fishing Report – December Steelhead Season It’s officially GO TIME for steelhead fly fishing on the Trinity River! I am getting into excellent numbers of fish from Lewiston all the way down river. A couple trips down to Willow Creek has produced spectacular results. As we…
Current Klamath River Fly Fishing Report: 12.11.2024 Klamath River Fishing Report – Near Yreka, CA Update on the current fishing conditions: Is it happening yet? Yes and no. The “No” part: Water clarity has been a challenge Since October. There is a lot of loose sediment due to the removal of Iron Gate dam. So,…
Lower Sacramento River Fly fishing on the Lower Sacramento in December is like waltzing into a less-than-frosty coliseum where you’re both the performer and the spectator. Look… I gotta write this stuff so I’m going to sound sorta funny on occasion. The weather, with its brisk days and the sun barely peeking over the horizon,…
Current Klamath River Fly Fishing Report: 10.08.2024 Ah, fly fishing on the Klamath River near Yreka this month? You’re wanting to know if it’s time to dance with the majestic steelhead of the Klamath? Well, let’s “stretch a line” in a somewhat murky, yet always intriguing, river. From the whispers of the river, it seems…
Current Trinity River Fly Fishing Report: 10.08.2024 The weather has been hot! Because of that, the middle reaches of the Trinity are warm. Too warm for steady migration. So what dies this mean today? As the days get shorter, nights cooler and longer, the steelhead fishing will improve. I know there are some decent reports…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 10/09/2024 Fly fishing on the Lower Sacramento River has been exceptional this October 2024! The flows remain steady, with a slight decrease expected as we move deeper into the month. Hatches of PMDs (Pale Morning Duns) continue but they are diminishing return as we close in on winter. What…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 07/01/2024 Fly fishing on the Lower Sacramento has been great! Flows are stable, and should start to come down a little i the coming weeks. Insect hatches of PMDs persist! As always, nymphing from a driftboat is the “go-to” method for the most productive experience. I promise you the…
Summer is just about here! Weather couldn’t be better. The forecast calls for sunny skies. Daytime temperatures are between 70 ~ 90°. Water conditions on the Lower Sacramento river in Redding, CA. are great. Water levels are high and that is normal for the late spring period. Events in Redding during May and June that…