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 November 5, 2026: Good news on the Pit: the Pit 3 reach is wadeable again. After PG&E pushed it to over 700 CFS on October 27, the gauge below Lake Britton dropped back to about 360 on October 29 and has stayed near 355 all week. The shop report (11/4) says October Caddis are coming off everywhere, which makes this…
Latest report ·
Pit River Fishing Report – Pit 3 Back Down, Caddis On
Good news on the Pit: the Pit 3 reach is wadeable again. After PG&E pushed it to over 700 CFS on October 27, the gauge below Lake Britton dropped back to about 360 on October 29 and has stayed near 355 all week. The shop report (11/4) says October Caddis are coming off everywhere, which makes this a prime week to fish it before winter storms blow it out.
Current conditions
- Pit 3 (below Lake Britton): About 355 CFS, steady since October 29.
- Pit 4 (below Pit 4 Dam): About 410 CFS, slightly lower than last week.
- Pit 5 (Big Bend): About 460 CFS, steady.
- What it means: Pit 3 is back to comfortable pocket-water flows. PG&E can still change these flows without notice, so check the gauges right before you go.
Earlier Pit River reports
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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