The Trinity has been producing some great number and even some nice Browns. Every year we debate whether or not the these browns are sea run or not.

North Coast: Most rivers have come into shape and are quickly head back to their low water conditions from before the rain. We fished the SF Eel with some  success.

Guala and Garcia are below the low flow closure and are closed to fishing. The Russian river should be fishable with flies.

Dave Neal, Reel Adventures Guide Service

With coastal season beginning to fish and the rivers of the Lost Coast ripening up nicely, crowds have been light on the Trinity this week. Less bankies, less boats… more solitude. I like it!

I have a few dates (two recent cancellations) still open in January… 11, 16, 21 and February 10-13, 17-19, 25-27(late January & February can be an awesome time for...

Matt Koles, Gilligan’s Guide Service

Not to much going on in the way of weather. If you like nice sunny days in the middle of winter then this is the time to come and fish the Truckee River. High pressure is still parked off the coast of California keeping the days warm and the nights cold. Good reliable fishing for this time of year up here. Winter = big fish. When you catch fish in winter on...

Steve Santucci, Steve Santucci Guide Service

Fishing has been very good in the Delta for Stripers and Largemouths. We have been able to find clear water and active fish. Catching has been good for numbers and have been able to find some size.We are catching most of the the fish on fast sinking lines and intermediate type three. Water temps are between 43 and 46 degrees. It’s nice to have minimum...

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

Rivers are coming into shape. Bait guys are getting fish. I am headed up this weekend and will know more shortly. We are on the brink of the water being clear enough for flies right now on most rivers.

It’s early yet for the north coast Steelhead scene but the early rains seem to be a good sign. The rivers are still swollen from the rain. The Trinity and Klamath are going to have a lot of fish in the systems.

Klamath River Levels
Little River Level
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Redwood Creek Level
Salmon River Levels
Smith River Levels
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Wild Waters Fly Fishing

As most of California’s and Southern Oregon rivers blew out last week from the big storm, the Klamath not only remained fishable but some nice fresh fish were around. The days are getting chilly, the water is colored and cold, but the smiles were big and bright. The boats are having awesome days on the Iron Gate stretch, side-drifting nymphs. Our spey guides are still...