Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing
America’s best-kept fishing Secret
One of the best trout fishing rivers in the USA is virtually unknown to most anglers.
That’s a shame…
Because the fishing there can be simply amazing.
We’re talking about 20, 30, even 40-fish days…
Big, strong, wild rainbow trout too… not flabby hatchery fish.
These are “…some of the most powerful rainbows in the world.” (Forbes magazine)
Two pound trout are common… and five pound trout are frequent.
It’s true trophy fishing water… as you’ll see in the video below.
It’s not in a remote location at all…
In fact, it goes right through a mid-sized town, and in sight of Interstate 5.
Thousands of people pass by every day…
And most have no idea what a treasure it is.
If you’re a trout fisherman… especially a fly fisherman…
This is a bucket list fishing destination.
This is the lower Sacramento River… a classic tail-water fishery
10,000 cubic feet per second of clear, cold water from Shasta Dam creates an ideal year-round trout habitat…
And these clean, clear waters are loaded with plenty of bugs and aquatic life.
That’s why the wild trout here are big, strong, beefy brutes…
And that’s why the lower Sacramento River is perfect for fly fishing.
This section of the river passes through the town of Redding, California… a place Forbes Magazine once called “One of North America’s Top 10 Trout Fishing Towns.”
The best part is, you don’t have to be a fly-fishing pro to catch fish here…
Even complete beginners can have a blast catching big trout all day long.
Your skilled fishing guide will put you just a short cast away…
So you can just watch the strike indicator and set the hook.
It’s easy, fun, and can be some of the best trout fishing you’ve ever seen.
Skilled and new fly fishermen are equally welcome…
And with the provided instruction, even new fly fishermen can be catching big trout in no time.
When is the best time to fish?
Even though the fishing is good year-round…
May and June are some of the very best months to fish here.
The weather is warming, the fish are hungry, and fly hatches are just starting.
That means fishing with dry flies and nymphs can be very productive… even awesome.
About the Fly Fishing Drift Boats
Kevin recently added two specialized fly fishing drift boats to his fleet.
These new drift boats are designed for fly fishing ease and comfort…
They have standing backrests, flat floors, and rubber mats to reduce fatigue.
But most importantly…
About the Guide and Business
We run a positive, family-friendly business with lots of patience and teaching ability.
Beginners and experts alike can become better anglers, catch more fish, and just have fun.
Sundial Bridge
Your guide, Kevin Brock, grew up in the fly fishing world. Fly fishing is his passion.
Kevin has been tying flies for fly shops all over the state since he was 12 years old….
and he’s been a full-time professional guide since 1995.
He’s a fly fishing expert, and he wants to help you learn too.
A Quiet Scenic Drift Trip with Great Fishing
It’s not just about the fishing, though…
The trip itself is an experience.
You’ll pass under the world-famous Sundial Bridge…
And drift quietly along the river, often seeing eagles, geese, deer, and other wildlife.
It’s an amazing trip… one you’ll want to take over and over.
Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Summary
- Fantastic year-round wild trout fishery
- Rainbows here are big, tough, and plentiful
- 2 to 5 pound trophy trout are common
- Fishing in May and June can be exceptionally good
- Classic clear, cold water tailwater fishery located below Shasta Dam
- It has “…some of the most powerful rainbows in the world.” (Forbes magazine)
- Catch and release only
To Book Your Trip – Important Details
Simply give us a quick call at 800-995-5543 or send an email to make a reservation.
The drift boats fish two anglers each plus a guide comfortably
Full daily boat plus guide rate is $600
50% deposit required
All fly-fishing equipment and gear is included
Lunches are included