Trout are Feeding

Sacramento River - Lower - Redding, CA (Shasta County)


by Fish First (Chico, CA)
3-7-2016
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Fishing is fair to good. Best fishing is from Posse Grounds to Anderson where trout are actively feeding on midges, caddis, and BWO’s mid-afternoon on sunny days. On overcast days, look for trout rising to March Browns along the flats. Fish a Jimmy Legs with a BWO dropper, especially in the afternoon. There are reports of big trout around Posse Grounds. Swinging and dead drifting Alevins (salmon fry) along the edges and on the flats. March brown hatches will continue to improve. Best nymphing under an indicator is in 4-6’ of water with enough weight to get nymphs down.




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