Fishing in the fall or Autumn on Fall River can be a real treat. Its at that time of year that the colors change, temperature drops and we start to get Indian summer days. The waters start to go into a metamorphosis, it’s the final change of weather before winter. If the cycle makes the full change (if we don’t go into a drought) Then everything changes with it. The bugs change, water temperature changes, and the time of day when the window of opportunity is best changes also. It’s a good time … [Read more...]
September Fly Fishing Update For Fall River
September on Fall River is just about a closed book, it came in fishing good and is going out fishing good. The big fish just kept coming in September. Deep water small bugs and light angler traffic on Fall River made September fly fishing come together as one of the better months so far, this season. September brought some cloudy and light rainy days. On the cloudy days, we had some excellent dry fly fishing. Windy days seemed to be the norm the last couple of weeks but that did not stop the … [Read more...]
Fishing Report: July 8, 2019
Upper Sacramento River The Upper Sac is in great shape, and the wading is no longer combat style. With more run off to continue for a while the water temp and level should remain exceptional for a little while longer. Not seeing as many Golden Stones as I had earlier in the season. But have been picking up fish on other bugs. Also, the evening dry fly fishing has been pretty good and worth sticking around for. Short line nymphing has been good and getting the fly down fast is the key. With the … [Read more...]
Fishing Report August 21: Fall River, Pit River, McCloud
FIRE, SMOKE & FISH I have been fielding a lot of calls lately about the fires. I want to thank all of you who have called to check on me and to offer assistance should I need it. The hat fire had me on edge for a few days, but the fire crews were able to get it under control quickly keeping it away from any structures. The fire coupled with the loss of power and road closures made it a little stressful. Things here at this end of the state are slowly getting back to normal. Despite the smoke … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 10/11/17
"Skip the Trinity and experience classic fly fishing. You can always go fish the Trinity after the 1st of the year. Fall River awaits!"September is a closed book ending with good fishing that has ensued into mid-October. The big fish just keep coming in. Deepwater small bugs and light angler traffic are why October through mid-November offers some of the best fly fishing of the season! Expect some cloudy and light rainy days mixed with warm autumn sun. On the cloudy days, we typically have … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 8/25/17
How has the fishing been? Has been fair to fair for the month of August. My anglers are getting into some big rainbows though! From whatI experience on the river daily just this month, my guests are averaging 3 to 5 big fish hooked up in the 18+ range. They are nice rainbows! And all the 6 to 12inch fish you can handle. So, that's fair fishing. A great day no matter what! What's the best time of day? Be on the water and in position no later than 7:am. Expect the best fishing through 1:OOPM … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 6/22/17
What’s been happing since the opening day of trout season in the Fall River area. Well as expected, there is a lot of water in Northern CA rivers. Fall River included, Bear Creek a tributary to the Fall River is still kicking in a good amount of water. As is the rest of the system, Lava Creek, and the springs. With all this water in the system. The fish seem to be spreading out in the river more than they have in the last five years. So, if you are looking for big numbers of fish in the same … [Read more...]
Fall River Fly Fishing Report: 5/20/17
Fall River has been fishing great this spring. As we head into summer, I expect nothing but 'more good fishing'.By the middle of June, we should be into the Hexegenia Hatch. That's an evening event ( the bugs come off about 9:00 PM, no earlier) and although it's incredibly spectacular, the fish can be tough to get if the flies don't stay on the water.Hot Flies: Small brown or black nymphs in #16 ~ 18, #18 cream colored parachute PMD's (they look like an Adams, but cream colored sorta like a … [Read more...]