The Sacramento River enjoys the largest run of King Salmon on the West Coast. The Chinook Salmon is the “King” of all Salmon species. The unbelievable strength of these fish will leave your arms aching. Catch these King Salmon back trolling Flatfish with a sardine wrap or back bouncing roe. The take down using a flatfish is unmistakable, the bite using roe is more subtle. The fight is the same–strong and powerful!

We use Lamiglas 7’0″ and 7’6″ rods with a soft tip and a strong backbone with top quality reels. These fish average 12 – 25 pounds with a lot of 30 pound fish caught. 50 pound salmon are caught every year with the state record of 88 pounds being caught in the Sacramento River.

Salmon season kicks off in July with the beginning of the fall run that peaks in September and continues through mid November. The biggest and brightest fish of the year are caught in November and December with the arrival of the under-publicized late-fall run.

Wild Ranbow Trout Fishng… Up to 25 Inches!

Catch & Release 25 Trout a Day

The Sacramento River from Redding to Red Bluff is one of the most prolific wild rainbow trout fisheries in the west. You can catch and release 25 trout a day on ultralight gear. Fish weighing up to five pounds and stretching 23 inches are common. An average daily catch is 15-20.

Trout Fishing is open year-round

Trout Season is open year-round, but our season starts in February when we usually catch our biggest fish of the year. February through November are prime times for catching these hard-fighting rainbows on lures, and bait. We back-troll and drift for our best results!.

Shad Fishing … on Flies or Lures

Shad trips can be a combo trip with rainbows for a action packed day on the water

Shad Migrate up the Sacramento River

American Shad migrate up the Sacramento River by the thousands. The action typically begins in May and runs into mid-July. Shad are anachronous fish weighing up to seven pounds, with the average fish weighing between two and four pounds.

Shad Sport Fishing is Non-stop Action

Shad fishing is the perfect way to introduce youngsters or beginners to the great sport of fishing. These Shad are hard fighting fish that can provide non-stop action for the ultralight and fly fisherman alike. The excitement is unparalleled when you get into a school of these fish.