In March, April, and May, spring unfolds on the Lower Sacramento River, accompanied by warmer days and prolific hatches. As we row out of the winter months, we’re welcomed with caddis flies, mayflies and stoneflies. Nymph fishing is our staple technique on the Lower Sac, and we pride ourselves on teaching what you'll need to know to have a successful day deploying different nymphing techniques. On any given day, we can experience a hatch which prompts us to look for trout feeding in shallow water and the random rising fish. From deep water nymphing, shallow water nymphing, dry/dropper rigs to dry fly fishing, we look forward to sharing what the river has to offer. Springtime on the Lower Sac is a favorite time of the year for our guests and our guides.

During June, July, and August, the Lower Sacramento River experiences the heat of summer, both in terms of fishing and weather. High temperatures, often reaching 100 degrees or more, are common during this season. Fortunately, the consistent cool water temperatures in the river contribute to keeping both anglers and fish comfortable amid the midday heat. Throughout the summer months, the focus shifts to the mid morning PMD’s and afternoon/evening caddis. Both hatches drive the fish to feed aggressively and the grabs can be violent. Dry fly fishing can be great when the hatches are thick so practice your reach cast, or ask one your guide to walk you through it. We also start seeing steelhead in the lower stretches of the river and are excited to drift away from town in hopes of hooking and jumping one of those salty rainbow trout.

September, October, and November usher in a special season on the Lower Sacramento River. As the night's cool and the autumn colors emerge, peak fishing for trout and steelhead takes center stage. From September onward, the water recedes from its summer highs, coinciding with the initial arrival of the Fall run of Chinook Salmon. By early October, as salmon lay their eggs in their historic redds, plump and hungry Rainbow Trout make their move into the shallows, feasting on both eggs and aquatic insects stirred up by the spawning salmon. Aside from the egg bite, daily hatches of mayflies and caddis continue and we’re rigged up to take advantage of every situation. Along with the return of salmon, we see an increase of angling pressure and we welcome our guide friends and their guests. We may have to get creative this time of the year to avoid some of the added pressure and Wwe ask that you trust us in making the best decisions regarding start times and locations. Fall is the time of the year where we start looking at the lower river for good numbers of trout and steelhead.

December, January and February are great months to get out on the Lower Sacramento River and hone in your winter fishing skills. BWO’s and midges are the prolific hatches and with a few true winter salmon making their way to the spawning grounds, we never miss an opportunity to toss an egg around. A Lot of our guests love this time of the year because of the smaller crowds and big wild rainbow trout.