Guided fly fishing
Hat Creek fly fishing guide
I guide Hat Creek, a spring creek northeast of Redding, for technical dry fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout. My favorite months are May and June, when the salmonfly hatch is on, and September. The fish are picky, so it's a real test of your casting and presentation. Call or text (530) 722-8331.
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During June, dry fly fishing for rainbows and browns on Hat Creek can be a challenge that truly tests your skills. The salmonfly hatch adds to the excitement, making it a great month to fish.
September is another good window on Hat Creek.
- Season
- May through June, and September
- Where
- Shasta County, northeast of Redding
- Fish
- Rainbow trout and brown trout
- How we fish
- Technical dry fly fishing
- Trips
- Full or half day; lunch and drinks provided; gear on request
- Book
- Call/text (530) 722-8331
When to fish the Hat Creek
- May to June
- Salmonflies and other hatches bring big fish to the surface.
- July to August
- Hot afternoons; mornings and evenings are the best windows.
- September
- Another good dry fly window as the weather cools.
Season and regulations
Check current CDFW regulations for the stretch you plan to fish.
Regulation notes reflect the 2026 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations as of . Regulations change; check CDFW before every trip.
Questions about the Hat Creek
When is the salmonfly hatch on Hat Creek?
In my experience, late May into June. It varies with the year, so call or text me for current timing.
Is the Hat Creek fishing well right now?
As of October 22, 2026: 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 expected soon in the riffles above the Highway 299 bridge. Beyond that, there's not much new first-hand news, so the rest of this…
Latest report ·
Hat Creek Fishing Report – BWOs, Midges and Frosty Mornings
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 expected soon in the riffles above the Highway 299 bridge. Beyond that, there's not much new first-hand news, so the rest of this report is seasonal guidance.
Current conditions
- Flow: About 120 CFS, steady at 110–120 all week. That's the USGS gauge on upper Hat Creek, well above the wild trout water, so treat it as a trend, not a Powerhouse 2 number.
- Water temp: About 45–48°F at the same gauge.
- Bugs: BWOs and midges, with October Caddis coming soon.
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Book a Hat Creek trip
Call or text Travis at (530) 722-8331 for a quick, same-day response, or book through The Fly Shop at 1-800-669-3474.
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