Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Below Anderson, CA

Why fish the Lower Sacramento below Anderson?

Solitude. The reach below Anderson down to Jelly's Ferry and beyond has fewer crowds than the busy Redding stretch, plenty of wild rainbow trout, and the chance at wild steelhead below Cow Creek. It is often called fly fishing's best-kept secret on the Lower Sac.

What hatches happen below Anderson?

Pale morning duns, little yellow stoneflies, caddis, midges and the occasional salmon fly hatch on the Lower Sacramento below Anderson. Hatches are seasonal rather than daily, with the heaviest activity from mid-day to early evening in early to mid-spring and again as autumn approaches.

What wildlife will I see below Anderson?

Bald eagles, osprey, herons, deer, beavers and otters are common along the Lower Sacramento below Anderson, and bobcats, coyotes and wild turkeys are occasionally seen. The quiet reach is as much a nature experience as a fishing trip, with far less boat traffic than Redding.

What is a day below Anderson like?

Matt precisely maneuvers the drift boat so you and a guest are positioned in the most productive riffles, runs and glides. Expect to be busy as trout hammer your fly, and if luck is on your side, a majestic steelhead tearing line off your reel. It is a haven for anglers who want to avoid the traffic in the Redding stretch.

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