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Fishing Report

Trinity & Klamath Fly Fishing Report
Klamath RiverAug 21, 2025
Trinity & Klamath Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters crew reports on August 19th, 2025 The Trinity and Klamath are in excellent shape and putting out fresh summer steelhead right now. This is the time of year to fish Muddlers an...

Trinity River/Lower Sacramento/Shasta Bass Fly Fishing Report
Lower Sacramento RiverFeb 15, 2025
Trinity River/Lower Sacramento/Shasta Bass Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on February 12th, 2025   Trinity River Steelhead and Trout: I wish I had a great report on steelhead fishing the Trinity River… but between incessant rainy weather and increased ...

Trinity River Fly Fishing Report
Trinity RiverDec 16, 2024
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Rob George Reports on December 15th, 2024 With all the much needed wet weather we received recently, last Friday 12/13, the river blew out from Rush Creek down. Within a day or so of no rain, the ...

Trinity River & Putah Creek Fly Fishing Report
Putah CreekNov 15, 2024
Trinity River & Putah Creek Fly Fishing Report

Rob George Reports on November 12th, 2024 Trinity River Report The fish are in!! We’ve had some seriously good days on the boat so far this season. There’s a good mix of adults and big half pound...

Klamath, McCloud, Rogue & Trinity River Fly Fishing Report
Klamath RiverNov 15, 2024
Klamath, McCloud, Rogue & Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Riley Rennick of Wildwaters Flyfishing reports on Nov 12th, 2024 Klamath  The Klamath continues to move sediment that was trapped behind Iron Gate dam. Turbidity is improving and beginning to appro...

Trinity River Fly Fishing Report
Trinity RiverNov 12, 2024
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

LCO Team Takes a Trip to the Trinity River on November 10th Fall on the Trinity River is incredibly special — the colorful foliage, cooler temperatures, and a healthy return of steelhead make it a...

August 18th Fly Fishing Report
Local SurfAug 18, 2024
August 18th Fly Fishing Report

In the last 2 months I have managed to catch my 2 best striper on Ocean Beach!  The LCO team has been fishing like maniacs. Infact, on Sunday the entire team was fishing. I was on the Trinity, Jose...

DeltaDec 14, 2022
Lost Coast Outfitters Fishing Report 12/14/22

Lost Coast Outfitters Fishing Report 12/14/22 Upper Sacramento: It’s winter, who knew?! Access is tough on upper river just due to snow. If you’re sniffing around the Upper Sac, stay below Conant ...

Northern California Fly Fishing Report
Klamath RiverOct 22, 2020
Northern California Fly Fishing Report

AC Flyfishing Reports on 10.22.20 We're entering the heart of our Fall fishing season here in Northern California. We've had some exceptionally good fishing taking place on our local rivers and th...

Steelheading Through The Seasons
Coastal SteelheadMay 22, 2020
Steelheading Through The Seasons

Lower Sacramento RiverMar 12, 2020
Northern California Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 3.11.2020 There are a lot of solid fly fishing options in Northern CA right now and through the months of March and April. My short list includes: the Lower Sacramento River, T...

Trinity and Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report
Lower Sacramento RiverFeb 21, 2020
Trinity and Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 2.20.20 I’m not really quite sure what to make of the weather lately… I’m conflicted. On one hand it has been wonderful soaking up spring like sunny weather every day. It’s be...

California Steelhead Report
Coastal SteelheadFeb 21, 2020
California Steelhead Report

Aaron Grabiel Reports on 2.17.20 Trinity The trinity is low and clear but the warm weather has got the fish eating,  lots of 17-22” half-pounders around as well as some very respectable adults in...

Trinity River Fly Fishing Report
Trinity RiverJan 31, 2020
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

California Steelhead Report
Coastal SteelheadJan 13, 2020
California Steelhead Report

Anthony Carruesco Reports on 1.7.2019 We're smack dab in the middle of our Winter Fishing season. It's been cold in Northern CA and fairly wet - all great things for the coming Spring seas...

American RiverJan 2, 2020
Northern California Fly Fishing Report

Brian Clemens Reports on Happy New Years Everyone, I am hoping that everyone had a great and safe New Year and a very Merry Christmas. Where did the 2019 season go? Cant believe 2020 is already he...

Summer Steelhead Report
Klamath RiverAug 23, 2019
Summer Steelhead Report

August, September, and October are great months to get out and chase steelhead. the tricky thing is showing restraint when the temps get too high. The Lower Trinity, Klamath, Rogue River offer grea...

Trinity RiverFeb 8, 2019
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 2.8.19Trinity River SteelheadWe had some violent storms this past week in Northern California.The results of these storms have us slightly ahead (2”) of "normal&qu...

Trinity RiverJan 31, 2019
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 1.31.19Trinity RiverWith several of the CA coastal rivers currently in shape and fishy theupper Trinity has been fairly nice and quiet this week. Flows aresuper fishable throug...

Trinity RiverJan 24, 2019
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

John Rickard reports on 1.24.19TRINITY RIVER:The upper river will be seeing plenty of fisherman this coming week. Most will be rewarded for their efforts. Their seems to be a decent amount of fish ...

Coastal SteelheadJan 16, 2019
Northern California Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 1.16.18We’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 ...

Trinity RiverDec 7, 2018
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 12.6.18Here 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...

Trinity RiverNov 29, 2018
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco reports on 11.29.18The 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, Trinit...

Trinity RiverNov 1, 2018
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Aaron Grabiel reports on 11.1.18Trinity RiverThe Steelhead have arrived! They are distributed from Lewiston all the way down to the confluence of the Klamath River. The water is extremely low and c...

Lower Sacramento RiverSep 6, 2018
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 9.6.18We may have finally turned the corner as far as smoke and airquality in the north valley. Air conditions the last few days in andaround Redding have been stellar with cle...

Trinity RiverMar 1, 2018
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 3.1.2018The 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 wi...

Lower Sacramento RiverFeb 8, 2018
Lower Sacramento and Trinity Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 2.8.2018Despite 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 fish...

Lower Sacramento RiverJan 26, 2018
Lower Sac And Trinity River Report

AC Fly Fishing Reports on 1.25.2018The 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 ...

Trinity RiverJan 18, 2018
Trinity Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 1.18.18The 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...

Trinity RiverDec 22, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 12.22.2017Trinity 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...

Trinity RiverNov 23, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 11.20.2017Flows spiked for a day or two but are looking great now:Fishing has been good to great on the Trinity River this week. Every day is different and you all know this is...

Trinity RiverNov 9, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Aaron VanSchyndel Reports on 11.9.2017Tyler, our friend Dan, and myself hit the Trinity last weekend to chase a little fall chrome. We drove up from SF Friday night, with the plan to float the rive...

Trinity RiverOct 26, 2017
Trinity River Fishing Report

10.26.2017The Trinity is fishing well. Fish are spread out through out the system. The river is pretty low and clear. Fish are coming on nymphs, swing and even skate. 

Lower Sacramento RiverOct 19, 2017
Trinity River & Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Report reports on 10.19.17Lower Sac is been a lot of fun this week. Not many salmon at all so not much of an egg bite. Bugs are the ticket and knowing what the fish want is your ticket to...

Klamath RiverOct 12, 2017
Lower Sac Fly Fishing Report

AC Fly Fishing Reports 10.12.2017The Lower Sac is fishing good to very good for anglers that can achieve the right drift in the exact right spots. The little things matter right now.. snappy mends,...

Klamath RiverSep 14, 2017
McCloud, Trinity and Lower Sac Report

Anthony Carruesco Reports on 9.14.2017Lower Sac - Good, great, grand, wonderful. Broken Record.. It’s always good. Best window had been late mornings and afternoons. A lot of different flies are ca...

Trinity RiverSep 1, 2017
Trinity River Fishing Report

9.1.2017The Trinity River was fishing well before the Helana fire erupted just a few days ago. This fire is in a very bad place and has already burned 130 structures. Our thoughts and prayers are w...

American RiverAug 23, 2017
Northern California Fly Fishing Report

Brian Clemens at Nor Cal Fly Guides Reports on 8.23.2017American River:Flows - 3600cfsClarity - ClearFishing - Fair to GoodThe shad are finally gone, YYEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! This means that its time for...

Trinity RiverJun 2, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

6.2.2017Too high to fish flowing over 4k out of Lewiston Dam:Here are is the current flow schedule:

American RiverApr 27, 2017
Redding Area and Sierra Foothills Fly Fishing Report

Brian Clemens reports on 4.27.17Hello Everyone,WOW, what a start to the 2017 fishing season. All we can say is water, water, and more water. Oh, and more water to come. Hopefully the rainy season i...

Lower Sacramento RiverApr 6, 2017
Trinity River and Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal Reports on 4.6.17Lower Sacramento-Good news for Lower Sac fans… the water clarity in the river improved last week enough that we fished the river for the first time in several months. Wat...

Lower Sacramento RiverMar 30, 2017
Lower Sac and Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 3.10.17Lower Sacramento River-It’s been a long wait for anglers on the Lower Sacramento River… and there just might be a turning point on the horizon.I went for a mtn. bike rid...

Trinity RiverMar 30, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.30.17Life on the Trinity remains much the same as it has all winter, high water and a few fish around to keep hope alive. The end of proper steelhead season is up...

Trinity RiverMar 23, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.23.17Steelhead season is winding down everywhere but on the Trinity the beat goes on. It hasn’t been the best season for sure, but there are still a few steelies ...

Lower Sacramento RiverMar 9, 2017
Trinity and Lower Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Dave Neal reports on 3.9.17Northern CA, Trinity & Lower Sacramento Rivers 3-9In between the storms I’ve been on the Trinity River quite a few days this past week. We saw a little snow and a lit...

Trinity RiverMar 2, 2017
Trinity River Fly Fishing Report

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.2.17The Trinity is dropping, albeit very slowly. All the little creeks along the way are still pumping lots of water. The surrounding mountains have plenty of sno...

Lower Sacramento RiverFeb 23, 2017
Trinity and Lower Sac Report

Dave Neal Reports on 2.23.2017Well, not much to report this week other than the last few days the sun finally came out and it has been a welcome sight. It’s incredible how much rain we have endured...

Coastal SteelheadFeb 16, 2017
Steelhead Update

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 2.16.17Here’s a couple of current graphs from the Trinity and Smith, though this describes the entire winter, with rivers almost dropping into shape just to blow ou...