Travis Ortiz is the one and only Cal Fly Guy
Join Travis Ortiz for an unforgettable day (or three) of guided fly fishing on Northern California's rivers. Proven experience, always fun and friendly. Promise! Fish with the one and only Cal Fly Guy!
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Welcome to fly fishing paradise! Redding, California is surrounded by great fly fishing. So many rivers! A local favorite is the Lower Sacramento River. The “Sac” offers excellent fly fishing right in the middle of picturesque Redding and all the way downriver past Anderson.
I'd love to help with your next fly fishing adventure. I'm ready spring, summer, fall or winter! Not sure which river? Here's where I fish each month.
Every trip is built around one goal: have fun, enjoy the day and learn about fly fishing.
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Current flows, water temperatures, what's working and the regulations to know, river by river. Every report lists its sources.
· Redding to Red Bluff
Not much has changed on the Lower Sac this week, and that's good news. Flows are steady, the water is clear, and more salmon are moving up every day. The latest shop…
Read the Lower Sac report: Lower Sac Fishing Report – Salmon Pile In, Eggs Still Rule →· Lewiston to Junction City
The Trinity has settled into its winter flows, and this week brings a round of rain. Salmon are spawning in big numbers, and the latest shop report (10/20) says quite a…
Read the Trinity report: Trinity River Fishing Report – Winter Flows Meet Fall Rain →· Dunsmuir to Lakehead
The October Caddis are getting thicker around Dunsmuir, and the colder weather is pulling more rainbows up out of Shasta Lake. The latest shop report (10/20) says both.…
Read the Upper Sac report: Upper Sac Fishing Report – October Caddis Building →· Below McCloud Dam to the Preserve
This is prime time on the McCloud. The latest shop report (10/20) has the October Caddis hatching and the browns spawning, along with BWOs and other small bugs. The dry…
Read the McCloud report: McCloud River Report – Spawning Browns, October Caddis →· Pit 3, 4 & 5 Reaches below Lake Britton
There's very little new information on the Pit this week. The most recent shop report is from 10/14 and had no fresh first-hand reports. So this report leans on the…
Read the Pit report: Pit River Fishing Report – Steady Flows, Few New Reports →· Powerhouse 2 to Lake Britton
Hat Creek is quiet this week. The latest shop report (10/20) points to good BWO and midge hatches in the flats and around the Powerhouse 2 riffle, with October Caddis…
Read the Hat Creek report: Hat Creek Fishing Report – BWOs, Midges and Frosty Mornings →· Fall River Valley
The Fall is still the quiet option while most anglers chase salmon eggs on the Lower Sac and the Trinity. The latest shop report (10/20) has the same pattern as last…
Read the Fall River report: Fall River Fishing Report – Midday Hatches, Cold Mornings →Fly fishing destinations
Seven rivers within reach of Redding, from big-water drift boat trips to technical dry fly creeks and the spring-fed Fall River.
Great all-around fishing if you want a productive day and want to see a lot of river. A great choice for all anglers!
Season: Year-round
Lower Sacramento River guide info and reports →My most popular destination and, in my experience, some of the most consistent and productive steelhead fly fishing in California.
Season: Fall through winter
Trinity River guide info and reports →A great fishery offering a diverse experience. We wade this stream for rainbow trout with dry flies and nymphs.
Season: Year-round
Upper Sacramento River guide info and reports →A stunning river and a personal favorite. The rainbows here are the originals, and there are some epic brown trout to be earned.
Season: Late spring through mid-November (the Preserve closes Nov. 15; public water below the dam is open year-round)
McCloud River guide info and reports →My most productive wade fishery, but the wading couldn't be any harder. Great for agile, able-bodied anglers.
Season: Spring, summer and fall
Pit River guide info and reports →In June, dry fly fishing for rainbows and browns truly tests your skills, and the salmonfly hatch adds to the excitement.
Season: May through June, and September
Hat Creek guide info and reports →Clear, spring-fed water, selective trout and great mayfly hatches. Fished from a pram, since nearly all of the river runs through private land.
Season: Open year-round
Fall River guide info and reports →About your guide
Hello there! My name is Travis Ortiz, and I'm a passionate fly fishing guide. I've been fly fishing Northern California since the 1990s, and nothing brings me more joy than taking anglers out on the beautiful rivers in and around Redding, California.
I'm proud to guide through The Fly Shop in Redding. With its knowledge and resources behind me, I'm able to give my clients a great day on the water. Come join me, and let's reel in some amazing memories together!
Cal Fly Guy is Travis Ortiz, a professional fly fishing guide based in Anderson, just south of Redding in Shasta County, California. He guides through The Fly Shop on the Lower Sac, Trinity, Upper Sac, McCloud, Pit, Hat Creek and Fall River.
Travis guides the Lower Sacramento River, Trinity River, Upper Sacramento River, McCloud River, Pit River, Hat Creek and the Fall River. All are within driving distance of Redding, California.
Full-day and half-day trips are available. Lunches and drinks are provided, and fishing gear is available on request. All you need to bring is a valid fishing license.
Yes. Beginners receive optional instruction and coaching. The goal is to have fun, enjoy the day and learn about fly fishing.
Travis guides the Trinity River for steelhead from fall through winter. It is his most popular destination and, in his experience, some of the most consistent and productive steelhead fly fishing in California.
Yes. Travis guides the Lower Sacramento River year-round, from Redding down past Anderson. Under 2026 CDFW rules, the first 650 feet below Keswick Dam are closed to all fishing and barbless hooks are required on the upper river.
Partly. The Nature Conservancy's McCloud River Preserve closes after November 15. Under the 2026 CDFW regulations, the public water below McCloud Dam is open year-round, with barbless artificial lures and catch-and-release (0 trout) from October 1 on. Winter snow often makes the canyon hard to reach.
Yes. Under the 2026 CDFW regulations, the Fall River is open all year with no November closure. It is catch-and-release (0 trout), and only artificial lures with barbless hooks are allowed.
Call or text Travis directly at (530) 722-8331, use the booking form on calflyguy.com, email bookings at bryan@theflyshop.com, or call The Fly Shop bookings line at 1-800-669-3474.
Call or text Travis at (530) 722-8331 for a quick, same-day response with confirmation of your requested dates. You can also book through The Fly Shop at 1-800-669-3474.
