Guided fly fishing
Pit River fly fishing guide
I guide the Pit River as a wade trip for wild rainbow trout in spring, summer and fall, northeast of Redding. It's my most productive wade fishery, but the wading is the hardest around: big boulders and fast current. It's best for agile, able-bodied anglers. Call or text (530) 722-8331.
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The Pit is my most productive wade fishery. But the wading couldn't be any harder: big boulders and swift currents. It's a great river for agile, able-bodied anglers.
- Season
- Spring, summer and fall
- Where
- Shasta County, northeast of Redding
- Fish
- Wild rainbow trout
- How we fish
- Wade fishing (challenging)
- Trips
- Full or half day; lunch and drinks provided; gear on request
- Book
- Call/text (530) 722-8331
When to fish the Pit River
- Spring
- Good flows and active fish in the pocket water.
- Summer
- Fishable most of the summer, best early and late in the day.
- Fall
- Cooler weather and steady fishing until the season ends.
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 Pit River
Is the Pit River good for beginners?
The fishing is very productive, but the wading is very hard. I recommend the Pit for agile, able-bodied anglers. Beginners usually do better on the Lower Sac from a boat.
Is the Pit fishing well right now?
As of October 29, 2026: Two things changed on the Pit this week. The good news: the latest shop report (10/27) says October Caddis are now coming off everywhere. The caution: early on October 27, the Pit 3 gauge below Lake Britton went from about 335 CFS to over 700 in about five hours, and it's still near 690. PG&E…
Latest report ·
Pit River Fishing Report – Pit 3 Up, October Caddis On
Two things changed on the Pit this week. The good news: the latest shop report (10/27) says October Caddis are now coming off everywhere. The caution: early on October 27, the Pit 3 gauge below Lake Britton went from about 335 CFS to over 700 in about five hours, and it's still near 690. PG&E controls these flows and changes them without notice.
Current conditions
- Pit 3 (below Lake Britton): About 690 CFS this morning, after running 720–730 since the morning of 10/27. That's roughly double last week's 335.
- Pit 4 (below Pit 4 Dam): About 435 CFS, close to last week.
- Pit 5 (Big Bend): About 455 CFS, steady.
- What it means: The Pit 3 reach is pushier and harder to cross at this flow. Pick your spots, fish the edges and pockets you can reach safely, or look at the Pit 4 and 5 reaches. Check the gauges right before you go and get out if the water comes up.
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Book a Pit 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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