Anthony Carruesco reports on 1.16.18

We’re in the heart of Winter Steelhead season in Northern California. The past few weeks have dealt us a couple of good windows to get after these fish. As many of you should know going into these pursuits; these fish don’t often come easy. Even when you happen to time the conditions just right, it ain’t a sure thing. Winter Steelhead fishing requires a strong...

Dave Neal reports on 12.6.18

Here is a report for the Trinity River:

The amazing Trinity received a lot of rain over last week’s storm system. We thought she would blow out any day but the river held on until the very end… finally blowing out for just a day and a half over last weekend. As soon as it stopped raining the river was on the drop and clearing fast by 12/2/18

The river is back to low and...

Anthony Carruesco reports on 11.29.18

The recent rains are a welcomed change of pace and it’s starting to smell a lot like Steelhead in Northern CA. We had a solid dose of rainfall in Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou counties today. The rivers will rise a bit and get some much-needed color added to them. 

The Fishing on the Trinity River has been good over the past few days and should continue to stay...

Aaron Grabiel reports on 11.1.18

Trinity River

Small flies and long drifts are the key to hooking fish. If you are swinging flies single handed or switch rods are all that is needed. The fishing will likely peak in...

Dave Neal reports on 9.6.18

We may have finally turned the corner as far as smoke and air
quality in the north valley. Air conditions the last few days in and
around Redding have been stellar with cleaner air and blue skies. In
addition, the daytime highs have been cooler than average in the
high 80’s low 90’s this past week… Morning’s and evening’s have
that feel like fall is in the air!

Trout fishing...

Dave Neal Reports on 3.1.2018

The Trinity River is still kicking out a few steelhead here and there but you really have to want it and persist. Mostly wild fish mixed with some nice halfies along with an occasional incidental downer. Late Feb/ March is a mixed bag. Any given day can be great, especially with some weather and rain in the forecast. The river has not been crowded and lately we’ve...

Dave Neal Reports on 2.8.2018

Despite the fact we REALLY need some rain and snow to fall in Northern California I cannot complain with the weather lately. These past few weeks have been PERFECT fishing weather (that is if “perfect” means mild, cool-to-warm, with an abundance of sunny afternoons, temps in the 70’s). 

As an added bonus our local rivers have not been particularly busy lately. Many of...

AC Fly Fishing Reports on 1.25.2018

The Lower Sac is still sitting at 4k cubes - ideal for winter trout fishing. It has been a very good option for scratching the winter trout itch. Mid-day hatches of Baetis and various other Mayflies (March Browns included) have been getting the fish grabby. We are only a month or so away from seeing the first big (Brachycentrus) Caddis hatches of the year. If you...

Dave Neal Reports on 1.18.18

The Trinity River has been a bit scratchy this week. The recent rains brought the flows up only a tad but didn’t provide much color. The water below JC is high and CLEAR which can equal tough fishing.

You’re gonna have to work hard and cover a lot of water to find a fish or two right now. Keep moving because there are no pods of fish anywhere. One or two here and there....

Dave Neal Reports on 12.22.2017

Trinity River has been a very cold place this week. Mornings starting at 27 degrees and ice build-up in the guides till lunch. We are working very hard for a few fish opportunities each day. They are in here but you have to stay persistent and really work for them. Water is low and clear as one would expect.

Most of the hatchery fish have moved upriver and you will...