Steelhead, Trout, Sturgeon, and Stripers
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Javier holds a beautiful 23 inch Steelhead caught on March 11, 2007. More...
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On the low clear waters of the Sacramento River, and Lake Shasta, here in Northern California, during the next few months, I will be fishing both out of my jet, and drift boat. Yes, I said drift boat. For those who have been asking, I will now be doing Drift Boat Trips, and the boat is ready to drift, drift, drift, catching fish along the way! But, the Vicki Ann is also available for those who prefer to cast and spin fish.
If you'd like to book a Steelhead, Trout, Sturgeon, or Striper Trip, please be sure to reserve your dates as early as possible.
| Tyler caught this pretty 13 inch trout, on April 28, 2007. More... |
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California Trout Fishing
A year round peak fishery, Trout are marauding and jumping at every little bug or fly they can spot. They're searching for every new hatch. The water shows they exhibit, with their dazzling aerobatics, make them even more fun to catch and release by the absolute bushel. Expect a barrel of fun, and a boatload of beautiful fish. The upper river remains good for both fly and spin anglers. 15 to 25 fish per day for trout is the norm, with the fish averaging 11 to 25 inches. For spin fishing, try glow-bugs, hot-shots, or crickets. For fly-fishing try nymphs. In the evening, try a cattis, or an occasional stone fly.
If you're looking for productive fishing time over the next several months, and beyond, you'll find it here in Northern California, on the Sacramento River.
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Shasta Lake Fishing Report
The Spotted, Largemouth, and Smallmouth Bass in the Lake remain good all year, but some times of the year are better than others. The pre-spawn in the Spring of course, but the Fall fishing can be Dynamite! It’s the time of the year when the fish will be gorging themselves on food to build up fat to see them through the Winter.
Mornings and late, throw spinner baits. Top waters will also be good through these periods. As the sun rises higher, you will probably need to go deeper, 10 - 20, and maybe even to 40 feet, to get these Bass, but you should find them with rubber baits. Worms, grubs, etc.
For Trout and Landlocked Salmon, troll deep right now, 60 - 115 feet, as you want to stay in the cooler water. Try slingblades with your offering trailing behind. Minnow baits, humdingers, coconuts, or cripple lures. These fish are going to be a bit scattered, so be flexible, and cover some water. When you find them, stick on them, and "Have a ball!"
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 Mar 25, 2005, Shortly after Eric set the hook, the fish took a flying leap, as all 66 inches of it cleared the water, and the battle began to escalate. After about a 25 minute fight, the fish began to blow bubbles. 66 inches, and 70 pounds made this trip fun and worthwhile. More...
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Sacramento River Fishing Forecast from January through June 2009
I'll be fishing Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon (Most being caught are Greens, and they have to be returned, but they will give you a fight you will not soon forget!) on the Sacramento River. Along about March, and April, the Stripers will start making their way into the River, and later on in May through June, the Shad will start striking a fishing line near you!
(There is no word on Salmon Season this year as yet. As soon as I have the information, it will be posted on our Home Page.)
For Trout and Steelhead, try rubberlegs, any stonefly imitation, and pupas under an indicator. Spin fishermen, try hotshots, crickets, or small mepps.
Shasta Lake Fishing Forecast from January through June 2009
Shasta is low, but the fishing can be Hot! How hot? Smokin' Hot! The Bass are in their regular hot tubs this time of year, and the Trout and Land Locked Salmon have nowhere to hide, and when we find their Parade, it's going to be a Fish Bath!
From March through June, the Trout and Land Locks will be returning to their deep water hangouts, but the Bass will be on the prowl in the shallows, and the best part is... I'll be fishing for all of them!
For Landlocked Salmon, Trout, and Bass Trolling at 30 - 100 feet is the call for Landlocked Salmon and Trout. The Bass will be between 40 - 70 feet deep. The Bass Fishery peaks in April through September, but remains good all year around. Find the thermo cline, and have yourself a ball! The Landlocked Salmon Fishery will remain good the rest of the year, and the Trout Fishery remains good all year around.
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