Lower Sacramento River
Great all-around fishing if you want a productive day and want to see a lot of river. A great choice for all anglers!
Season: Year-round
Lower Sacramento River guide info and reports →Rivers I guide near Redding, California
From the year-round Lower Sacramento in Redding to fall and winter steelhead on the Trinity, here's where we fish and when. See which river to fish each month.
All rivers
Trinity River
My most popular destination and, in my experience, some of the most consistent and productive steelhead fly fishing in California.
Season: Fall through winter
Trinity River guide info and reports →
Upper Sacramento River
A great fishery offering a diverse experience. We wade this stream for rainbow trout with dry flies and nymphs.
Season: Year-round
Upper Sacramento River guide info and reports →McCloud River
A stunning river and a personal favorite. The rainbows here are the originals, and there are some epic brown trout to be earned.
Season: Late spring through mid-November (the Preserve closes Nov. 15; public water below the dam is open year-round)
McCloud River guide info and reports →
Pit River
My most productive wade fishery, but the wading couldn't be any harder. Great for agile, able-bodied anglers.
Season: Spring, summer and fall
Pit River guide info and reports →
Hat Creek
In June, dry fly fishing for rainbows and browns truly tests your skills, and the salmonfly hatch adds to the excitement.
Season: May through June, and September
Hat Creek guide info and reports →Fall River
Clear, spring-fed water, selective trout and great mayfly hatches. Fished from a pram, since nearly all of the river runs through private land.
Season: Open year-round
Fall River guide info and reports →Seasons at a glance
- Lower Sacramento River — Year-round
- Trinity River — Fall through winter
- Upper Sacramento River — Year-round
- McCloud River — Late spring through mid-November (the Preserve closes Nov. 15; public water below the dam is open year-round)
- Pit River — Spring, summer and fall
- Hat Creek — May through June, and September
- Fall River — Open year-round
Ready to book a 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.