One could make a case that winter is the most interesting season to fly fish the Upper Sacramento River. This season has been especially so. Flows have been exceptionally low and clear, less than half the norm, much like one might expect at the end of a very dry summer. The clear cold weather also [...]
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December 2011 Steelhead fly fishing on the Klamath River this month continues to be exceptional with fair weather in Northern California and perfect water conditions. Fresh fish continue to trickle in sparking the bite, despite the lack of weather. All of our guests have enjoyed multiple fish days, including several adult fish showing in the [...]
Klamath River December 9, 2011 Three good friends, Sean, Riaz & Thad took a whirlwind guided steelhead tour, traveling from the Bay Area and fishing the Trinity, Rogue and Klamath over a long weekend getaway. They opted to enjoy each other’s company in one boat with guide Craig Nielsen, and managed it exceptionally well. They [...]
Lower Sacramento River December 13, 2011 On his first visit with Shasta Trout on a guided trip with Craig, Larry decided to skip a second day of steelheading on the Klamath for a warm sunny day on the Lower Sacramento River chasing trophy trout. It also conveniently put him closer to his home for the [...]
Great local guides, Gabe Duran, George Durand, Kevin Price and Anthony Carruesco, featured by Shasta Trout, have hosted a number of guests recently on the Lower Sacramento River. Guides report that the Lower Sac is fishing well, depending on where you are. Most guides have been targeting the lower floats from Anderson to Jelly’s Ferry [...]
Click here to read CalTrout’s North Coast manager Darren Mierau’s insightful piece on the Trinity’s recent history and (maybe) comeback. The Trinity River is enjoying a renaissance with California’s steelhead fishermen, and while steelhead populations seem to be prospering, salmon populations remain a bigger question. Cal Trout Trinity River photo of our good friend Shanan [...]