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 29, 2026: There's not much new on Hat Creek this week. The latest shop report is still from 10/20, so this report leans on the gauge, the weather and how Hat usually fishes heading into November. That report pointed to BWO and midge hatches in the flats and around the Powerhouse 2 riffle, with October Caddis…
Latest report ·
Hat Creek Fishing Report – Small Bugs, Colder Water
There's not much new on Hat Creek this week. The latest shop report is still from 10/20, so this report leans on the gauge, the weather and how Hat usually fishes heading into November. That report pointed to BWO and midge hatches in the flats and around the Powerhouse 2 riffle, with October Caddis expected in the riffles above the Highway 299 bridge.
Current conditions
- Flow: About 110–120 CFS, steady 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 44–47°F at the same gauge, a degree or so colder than last week.
- Bugs: BWOs and midges. October Caddis should be showing in the upper riffles about now, but I don't have a fresh report confirming it.
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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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