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 November 5, 2026: The Fall is steady as ever, and there's no new shop report since October 20. That's normal for this time of year, and it's also why the Fall is a great choice right now: while most anglers are chasing steelhead and salmon, you can have long stretches of this spring creek to yourself. This week's…
Latest report ·
Fall River Fishing Report – Warm Afternoons, Midday Bugs
The Fall is steady as ever, and there's no new shop report since October 20. That's normal for this time of year, and it's also why the Fall is a great choice right now: while most anglers are chasing steelhead and salmon, you can have long stretches of this spring creek to yourself. This week's sunny, calm forecast should make for good midday hatch fishing.
Current conditions
- Water: Clear, at normal spring-fed flows. With no rain in the forecast, nothing should change.
- Bugs: PMDs and BWOs, best from mid-morning through midday.
- Fish: Many trout are holding 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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