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 22, 2026: There's very little new information on the Pit this week. The most recent shop report is from 10/14 and had no fresh first-hand reports. So this report leans on the gauges and on how the Pit usually fishes in late October. Read it as guidance, not a catch report.
Latest report ·
Pit River Fishing Report – Steady Flows, Few New Reports
There's very little new information on the Pit this week. The most recent shop report is from 10/14 and had no fresh first-hand reports. So this report leans on the gauges and on how the Pit usually fishes in late October. Read it as guidance, not a catch report.
Current conditions
- Pit 3 (below Lake Britton): About 340 CFS, up slightly from about 320 last week.
- Pit 4 (below Pit 4 Dam): About 400 CFS, down from about 445 last week.
- Pit 5 (Big Bend): About 445 CFS, steady.
- What it means: The flows are in a narrow, fishable range. PG&E controls them and can change them without notice, so check the gauges before you go and get out if the water comes up.
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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