Guided fly fishing
Fall River fly fishing guide
I guide the Fall River from a flat-bottomed pram, since nearly all of it runs through private land. It's a spring-fed river northeast of Redding that stays clear and steady in any weather. Its trout are selective, and the PMD and BWO hatches can be excellent. Catch-and-release, barbless artificials. Call or text (530) 722-8331.
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The Fall River is a spring-fed river that stays clear and steady no matter what the weather does. Its trout are selective, so presentation matters, and the PMD and BWO hatches can be excellent.
Nearly all of the river runs through private land, so it's fished almost entirely from flat-bottomed prams with electric or small gas motors. Fishing with a guide who has a boat is the simplest way to get on it.
- Season
- Open year-round
- Where
- The Fall River Valley, northeast of Redding
- Fish
- Trout
- How we fish
- Fished from a flat-bottomed pram (boat)
- Trips
- Full or half day; lunch and drinks provided; gear on request
- Book
- Call/text (530) 722-8331
When to fish the Fall River
- Late spring
- PMD hatches and rising fish.
- Summer
- Fishing early and late in the day; afternoon wind is common.
- Fall
- BWOs and a quiet river.
Season and regulations
Fall River is open all year. It's catch-and-release (0 trout), and only artificial lures with barbless hooks are allowed (2026 CDFW regulations, §7.50(b)(47), "Fall River Complex"). Always check current CDFW regulations before you go.
Regulation notes reflect the 2026 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations as of . Regulations change; check CDFW before every trip.
Questions about the Fall River
Is the Fall River open all year?
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.
Can you wade the Fall River?
Barely. Nearly all of it runs through private land and it's deep and weedy, so it's fished almost entirely from boats. Going with a guide who has a boat is the simplest way to fish it.
Is the Fall River fishing well right now?
As of October 22, 2026: 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 week: PMDs and BWOs from mid-morning to midday, and lots of fish sitting shallow in the weeds.
Latest report ·
Fall River Fishing Report – Midday Hatches, Cold Mornings
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 week: PMDs and BWOs from mid-morning to midday, and lots of fish sitting shallow in the weeds.
Current conditions
- Water: Clear, with normal spring-fed flows. Rain doesn't muddy the Fall the way it does a freestone river.
- Bugs: PMDs and BWOs, best from mid-morning through midday.
- Fish: Many are shallow along the weed beds. Look for small, quiet rises.
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Book a Fall River 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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