The most fun fly fishing event in California returns to the...
The most fun fly fishing event in California returns to the renowned wild trout waters of Northern California: The Pit River, Fall River, McCloud River, Upper Sacramento River and Hat Creek. Sponsored by California Trout, Clearwater Lodge, and Patagonia.
Test your angling skills while fishing some of the most remarkable wild trout waters in California, all while benefiting CalTrout and local conservation projects.
Hat Creek • Fall River • Pit River • McCloud River • Upper Sacramento River
The Contest:
You and your teammate will fish each wild trout designated section of river over three days. Go for most fish. The biggest fish. The grand total in inches of fish from all rivers. Or, the total from a single river. Whatever your strategy, it’s a unique challenge and there are great prizes to be awarded in each category.
The grand prize winner will be…
The team that catches the greatest total inches of trout from all five rivers. Their names will be engraved on the beautiful Five Rivers Trophy, permanently displayed at Clearwater Lodge. All teams will receive great tackle items and other prizes.
The rules are simple:
Two person teams, fishing together with a guide. (8 team limit)
Fly fishing only, catch and release, barbless hooks.
Guides measure fish and keep score.
One half-day on each river.
The sixth half-day can be used on any of the 5 rivers.
For a complete list of Rules & Regulations click here.
To meet the guides, click here.
When: Arrive Tuesday evening, June 20 through Saturday morning, June 24, 2017
Where: Clearwater Lodge on the Pit River, Fall River Mills, CA
Cost: $5,000 per team
$500 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration. First payment of $2,000 due February 15, balance of $2,500 due June 1, 2017.
Includes four nights meals and accommodations at Clearwater Lodge, three days of guides, lunches, contest tee shirt, and gift bag. $3,000 of fee is a tax-deductible contribution to California Trout. No refunds after February 1, 2017 unless registered participants find substitute team.
Entries are limited to eight teams.
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