Northern California Fishing Report |February - Lower Sac, Trinity, Feather River
Northern California Fishing Report 2/1/24
Lower Yuba River
No Report Available
Lower Feather River (Steelhead)
Lower Feather River is still hanging on, with fish being found up by the hatchery section above the Highway 70 bridge with fish scattered throughout the low flow and high flow sections. It has been a pretty solid winter option although some days can be a little on the tighter side as the river has seen a tremendous amount of pressure this year.
Fly Suggestions: Eggs and Alvins in the morning with a variety of bluewing olives in the afternoon to late day.
Lower Sacramento River
Lower Sacramento River is always a steady option during the winter months, we will start to see an increase in hatches as the temperatures get a little warmer. Flows will be a little on the higher side so wading the river is a little touch and go so be careful if you make your way out. Floating is for sure the best option on the lower Sacramento River. Winter months can provide some of the bigger fish throughout the year and is one of the most underlooked times to hire a guide as you will more than likely have a shot at a fish of a lifetime!
Fly Suggestions: Midges, Bluewing olives, Caddis, and Eggs in the morning.
Trinity River (Steelhead)
Trinity River has seen some water over the past two to four weeks and has been on the rise and fall throughout the weeks. We are seeing some incredible winter fish this year, with that being said the pressure has been high, with lots of bank pressure and drift boats this season. Still have about a month of solid fishing depending on the conditions and now is the time to head up! The weekdays are the best as the number of anglers is less for walk-wade trips but to get the maximum out of your day floating is always a preferred option to see some river miles.
Fly Suggest: Eggs, Worms, Frenchie, Blow Torche, Pheasant Tails, Red and Green Copper Johns, Hobo Spey.
Upper Sacramento River
No Report Available
McCloud River
No Report Available
Hat Creek
No Report Available
Baum Lake
No Report Available
Fall River
No Report Available
Sierra Small Streams
No Report Available