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 November 5, 2026: Honestly, there's very little new on Hat Creek. The most recent shop report is still from October 20, so this one is built on the gauge, the forecast, and how Hat usually fishes in early November. Flows and water temps have been rock-steady, and the warm, dry afternoons this week should make for…
Latest report ·
Hat Creek Fishing Report – Quiet Week, Fish Small
Honestly, there's very little new on Hat Creek. The most recent shop report is still from October 20, so this one is built on the gauge, the forecast, and how Hat usually fishes in early November. Flows and water temps have been rock-steady, and the warm, dry afternoons this week should make for comfortable midday hatches.
Current conditions
- Flow: About 108–112 CFS all week on the USGS gauge on upper Hat Creek. That gauge sits well above the wild trout water, so read it as a trend, not a Powerhouse 2 number.
- Water temp: About 44–47°F at the same gauge, unchanged from last week.
- Bugs: BWOs and midges in the flats. October Caddis should be in the riffles, 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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