Sacramento River - Lower Fish Report for 10-5-2023
The BoR will be targeting decreased flows over the next few days
Sacramento River - Lower - Redding, CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
10-5-2023
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The BoR will be targeting decreased flows over the next few days, the current releases target is 6,600 CFS and we have seen some variability as they get the gates dialed in. The new target tomorrow is 6,100 CFS. We saw the last of the springers spawning and expect to see the first Fall Run fish on redds soon. Some anglers are throwing egg patterns with some success. Otherwise, the Caddis hatches in the afternoons have fish keying on them. Poopahs, Amber Bubblbacks, and the Jigged Bird's Nests are flying out the shop's door in the morning. Another super hot seller is the Olive Hotspot, BP Wiess. Fish can be found in a lot of places, deep and shallow, so probe all of the water to make sure you aren't missing out on hooking up. The river is definitely worth wading, and there are hatchery steelhead in the system below Jellys Ferry for sure, a Trout Spey with your favorite swing fly can be a lot of fun for the next three months. To get a day out on the river with one of our guides, give Bryan or Chris a call in Outfitters. (530)222-3555
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. Kim at Sac River Shuttle can get your shuttle done seven days a week. You can reach her at (530)782-9090
Access To the Lower Sacramento
The Lower Sacramento has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities when the flows are below 7,500 CFS. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
Fishing Large Rivers Can be Frustrating
There are many great places you can get in and wade this blue ribbon tail water. Having said that, the absolute best method to fish the Sac is from a drift boat. Aside from being able to access all of the water, you can fish the long runs on a dead, perfect drift which is deadly on these legendary wild rainbows. And who would be a better oarsman than one of our Professional Guides? They know every nook and cranny of the river, what insects are and will be hatching, and the setups and methods that will get you onto the fish of a lifetime.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Most of our fishing, whether from a drift boat, or wading when the releases are low enough, is done dead drifting nymphs. The Fly Shop's Signature Indicator Rod is nine and a half feet of indicator nymph fishing perfection designed by our professional staff right here on the Lower Sac. Teamed up with a 6 or 7 weight Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line or a Rio Intouch Xtreme Indicator Fly Line it will put a center pin rig to shame.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link, #18 Dark
• Mayfly Cripple - Limestone #18
• Norman's Loopwing - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest - #14
• Mercer's Micro May - #14-16 Brown
• Mercer's Poxy Back PMD - #16
• Bubbleback Caddis, - Olive #16
• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, October 5th, 2023Fall River: Callibaetis are coming off in most reaches
Hat Creek - Middle: The creek is seeing less pressure
The Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, September 29th, 2023Fall River: The weather continues to cool off in the Fall River Valley
Hat Creek: Callibaetis are still hatching and the current class is small
Klamath River - Middle: There are fish below Weitchepec and in the lower river for sure
Sacramento River - Lower: Target releases from Keswick are 6,600 CFS
McCloud River: Clarity should be good to go on the upper end of the McCloud
Pit River: Pit 3 down to the Pit 5 powerhouse is still fishing super well
Trinity River: More fish are showing up and there are some bright players out there for sure
Sacramento River - Upper: The river is in great shape from the top to the bottom
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