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 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…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 05/13/2024 The Bureau of Reclamation is orchestrating several ‘pulse’ flows in the coming weeks. This past Tuesday (May 7), they ramped the river flow up to 11,000 CFS, and by the 11th, they plan to gradually reduce it to 6,000 CFS. Fishing has been good for me and my…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 03/01/2024 Wild times!! We had flows of over 35,000 CFS last week. Current releases out of Keswick are scheduled to be at 19,000 CFS Friday March 1st. Expect 15,000 CFS by Sunday March 3rd. So, “Big Water” means we get to cover greater distances, fishing river we never see…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 01/10/2024 Winter 2024! Can you believe it? I have an idea. Take a day off work. Either Friday or Monday. And lets fish for the weekend. We can do a day here on the Lower Sacramento River, then pop over to the Trinity next day and get into Steelhead….
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 12/01/2023 This river just keeps fishing great! We have fair to great weather. Can be cold. Cloudy. Rain. Can be windy. Most days hover around good to perfect. River conditions just do not get any better for wading. We can and do stop, get out and throw drys when…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: 09/24/2023 Fishing on the Lower Sacramento River out of Redding California is “Good”! We had a great October. Sunny warm days. That is changing as wetter, cloudy weather is going to be the “flavor” of November 2023. Bring rain gear. I don’t expect a deluge of rain, but periods…
Current Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report: September 2023 The river conditions are amazing. And we expect that in early autumn. I am find the usual rainbow trout throughout the entire length from Redding to Red Bluff. Love this time of year! Weather is at it’s best, fall is in the air. We are finding rainbows…
September 24, 2023 Fly Fishing Report: Lower Sacramento River The Lower Sacramento River has been fishing great! October is so reliable. Great weather, perfect water conditions. Sporadic caddis hatches. Wading conditions are improving as water releases aare reduced form Keswick Dam. Lower flows don’t mean wading is safe though. Anglers who venture out onto the…
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