Anthony Carruesco of AC Fly Fishing Reports on 7.30.2015

Despite the hot weather, the trout fishing up north remains good and at times some would say very good. The Lower Saccontinues to fish well in the early morning hours and in the evenings. Plenty of fish can be hooked midday too, it’s just a bit more comfortable out early and late. The freestone streams are fishing well early in the day as...

Dave Neal reports on 7.23.2015

Pit River

Fishing continues to be solid in the Inter-Mountain region. I’ve spent most of my guide days in the areas of Hat Creek, Fall River and Pit 3 this week. With lots of good (cold water) summer fishing destinations nearby, Clearwater Lodge has been our base camp for adventures. Chef Noel’s amazing culinary creations are always a fantastic finale to a great day on...

Dave Neal Reports on 7.8.15

There are many solid trout fishing options in the North State right now! This week should be particularly awesome with the cooler weather & overcast afternoons we are experiencing.

Currently, I’m most excited about fishing Fall River, Lower Sac, and the Pit #3, while doing skills-building sessions for beginners, kids, and novices on places like Hat Creek, Burney Creek...

Dave Neal reports:
Fly fishing on the Pit River this past week was fair-to-good depending on time of day and where you are fishing. The fish are definitely getting tighter, quicker, and tougher to catch in the more popular sections of Pit 3.

Hiking 10-20 minutes further away from the parking areas, and bush whacking a bit to access more remote sections may lead to some incredible fishing! Adventure...

Dave Neal, Reel Adventures Guide Service

The entire Pit River has been fishing well… I spent a great day recently with guests of Clearwater Lodge fishing Pit 3 section below the lake. We had one of those magical spring days with intermittent sun and intense cloud cover. Though it threatened to rain all day, the clouds produced only a brief shower once or twice. The aquatic bugs were super...

I have heard of sightings on many different rivers. They’re living among us.

The Salmon fly is a beautiful thing.

Aaron Gabriel, The Northern California Guide

Pit River has been fishing good with plenty of plump trout being caught nmphing.  All reaches seem to be fishing about the same though the most popular accesses are being hit regularly.  Call The Northern California Guide At (530)356-2189 for a quality fishing experience.  The fish have been eating:

• Black Rubber legs Size 8
• Black Copper Johns size 12-14
• B...

John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge

The Pit River is prolific with large rainbows munching on Stoneflies throughout the day. With the cooler mornings, the water temps have dropped and fishing is good all day.

Dave Neal, Reel Adventures Guide Service

Pit River continues to fish well in all areas of #3, #4 and #5. However, be aware that flows are scheduled to increase on Pit #5 Reach (from Pit 5 dam to James B. Black Powerhouse) from 1,200 to 1,500cfs or more the weekends of September 6 & 7 and September 20 & 21 for recreation purposes (dust off those kayaks). This is the only reach, we’ve been told,...

John Fochetti, Clearwater Lodge

Pit 1 is still a no go, please leave this section alone until the water temps cool down. However 3,4, and 5 are all tailwaters so they are good to go. This water all comes from Lake Brittain which is fed by Fall River(spring fed), Hat Creek)mostly spring fed), Pit One, Burney Creek(spring fed and 45 degrees) and is full to capactity. Pit 3 is at a constant 280-300...