Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Written By brian theriot

Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report – Spring is Here!

The Lower Sacramento River is shaping up beautifully for what promises to be an outstanding spring season! With only a few more light showers in the forecast, we’re seeing prime conditions unfold right before our eyes. If this past week’s fishing is any indication, we are gearing up for some exceptional days on the water.

Current Conditions & Outlook

The river has been steadily dropping into perfect shape. The water clarity is great, and we can always count on consistently choice water temps. While the recent rains brought a slight bump in flows, the flush of clean water was a great thing. Prior to that, the water was coming out of the bottom of the lake with about 1.5’ of visibility. Now, the river is flowing the perfect shade of green, allowing us to fish many different techniques.

What’s Hot

Spring means the bugs are on the move! 

  • BWO (Blue-Winged Olives)

  • PMDs (Pale Morning Duns)

  • Caddis

  • Stoneflies

Best Techniques for Success

Nymphing is the standard technique for the Lower Sacramento River, and we know the game well. We are seeing more bugs this spring than we did last year, and that’s promising. We’ve already been playing around with other techniques and can't wait to do more as the hatches take off. If you want to know more, please give us a call.

Looking Ahead

March and April are the two months that launch us into our trout and bass seasons. It’s a great time to start thinking about your group trips with co-workers, family, and friends. We can accommodate large parties and enjoy taking care of all the details.

Bass fishing on Lake Oroville is in full swing, and we have the team to get you hooked up—a lot! This is a great trip for 2-3 anglers with plenty of action for all. The scenery and boat rides are worth the price of admission, but the fishing can be fun and fatiguing.

Lower Sacramento Campouts will be offered again at our private riverside campground with secured parking, camping equipment, and meals provided. There is no better way to enjoy the river and tune out than a two-day, one-night campout.

Fly Fishing Schools are our favorite way to help everyone get what they are looking for in this great sport. We offer beginner to advanced programs and can help everyone get better and fine-tune their skills. Please give us a call to talk about our school programs, and we will steer you in the right direction.





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