Its only goal is to help you find good, new places to fish; and it pursues that goal independently without sounding and acting like a public relations agency for every water and lodge in the world. Travel west on Hwy 299W for approximately 15 miles to the turnoff to French Gulch, which is the Trinity Mt Road. Any manner of take shy of dynamite (bait, lures or flies) is allowed, and anglers are permitted to keep up to five trout. At the top of the grade the road splits. $250 per day (single occupancy - any cabin) (530) 221-8200, JGW RV Park. here also provides access. It is a small, remote stream, and is the longest privately owned stretch of trout water in California. 2. a coming together of people or things. My son Gregory and I could not be happier. Soon after that the road will fork again- take the right fork which will take you to the cabin. The Redding Airport is served by United Express from San Francisco.
When he first made arrangements for fishing here, the banks were degraded and had no protection from cattle. Flowing under the Sundial Bridge, through the town of Redding and out to Red Bluff, you will find a ton of great Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River. ), The Fly Shop is not in the insurance business, but we recommend Travel Guard (AIG) and Global Rescue (IMG) coverage as a service with a desire to see your best interests protected. According to our data, anglers at Clear Creek are mostly reeling in Largemouth bass using the following fishing gear. Episode 22: John Brassfield The McCloud River Outpost. The Or you could stop into the Fly Shop in Redding for some tips. Clear Creek Ranch is located west of Redding, past the town of French Gulch, approximately an hours drive from The Fly Shop. Just down the road from the gate the road forks - take the left fork. and hike back to your car. There are stunning views of majestic Mount Shasta from this stretch of highway, and no one will blame you if you miss your turn because youre gawking at the mountain.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'activenorcal_com-box-4','ezslot_5',121,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-activenorcal_com-box-4-0')}; Fish are stocked at Fowlers Campground and Lower Falls. Drive north on Trinity Mt Road, through the community of French Gulch (3 miles), and proceed another 8 miles to North America Wilderness Academy (NAWA). 89 about six miles east of the sleepy little town of McCloud. One last combination to consider is using any type of hopper pattern or a mid sized down wing fly like a stimulator and a small bead head pattern as a dropper. There is a gas-fired fireplace, a swamp cooler and a remote start generator for lights. $25 per day (double occupancy - non-angler in cabin). The trout have been very happy. The water on this beat is slightly easier to access than that of the other two beats. But if you want to catch and keep a limit of rainbow trout, this is your time. Just down the road from the gate the road forks - take the left fork. Can you fish in Clear Creek?
Theyre isolated from one another and when you rent one of the cabins it comes with the exclusive use of two miles of the stream. Many different types of nymphs will work this time of year and you can use the larger patterns easier in June than later in the season. Included in your lodge package at Clear Creek Ranch is cabin access, use of cabin supplies, and the fishing beats that go with your cabin. You may fish with bait, lures or The Lower Cabin has comfortable bunks, and are furnished with a propane stove top, utensils, dishes, pots and pans, and picnic table insides, as well as a gas barbecue and deck chairs plus benches on the deck outside. capable of sinking a motorboat going upstream. By Car:
The downstairs area is quite spacious and most or our big groups do all their cooking and eating here. Ask for the "Confluence Outfitters" corporate rate! But if you are willing to do that you can expect a series of small, deepish There are separate buildings for the bathroom (complete with sink and flush toilet) and a shower house with hot/cold water, both just a short stroll from the cabin. (530) 223-1636, The Fly Shop. Most of our guests fly to Sacramento or Reno and rent a car. and a fold-out couch on the main floor. If youre not familiar with Redding, it sits on the midpoint between Sacramento and the Oregon border along Interstate 5 and is known to have NorCals premier tributary, the Sacramento River, flowing right through it. Pit 3 is the river from Lake Britton Dam downstream to the Pit 3 Powerhouse. There are four lakes here (with one having just been completed) and a half-mile of spring creek. 2300 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96002. There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California. Big rainbows cruised the shoreline constantly as I fished, and I am told that both browns and rainbows are reproducing here naturally. The road will continue along the creek, with assorted up and down grades. Clear Creek flows right through the middle of the ranch and offers nearly 7 miles of freestone fishing for rainbows and resident browns.
The dry fly with dropper technique will continue to work and lastly there is a hatch of October Caddis on Clear Creek to finish off the season with. Recent fishing has been good to great and weve had the opportunity to see a lot of quality fish and just as many big smiles.
Explore the museum, walk the bridge, and check out the arboretum on the far side of the river. There are huge pools in this lower beat that can capture your attention for hours.
Learn how your comment data is processed. is remarkably good for large and small rainbow trout, even though most of it is Mid-July to mid-September: We usually do not open this ranch until the second weekend in June. Gin clear water combined with an abundance of wild trout makes for a very unique trout fishing experience.We expect the Fall River to remain a very good option for the coming months.. This is a completely-restored theatre from the 1930s. The best Chinese food in Redding is at the Redding airport. directions to Fisher Campground east of Red Bluff you should be able to find Fall River BWO hatches and big spring creek trout. From Redding: Like salmon, steelhead possess the extraordinary ability to sense their native rivers from more than a thousand miles away in the open ocean. Day trips are also available. 100 Lake Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080. We have been associated with the ranch owners (Kutras Family) since the 1960s and have had the pleasure of fishing there from time to time since then. Summer on the Lower Sacramento Riveris one of the most underrated seasons of the year.The table is set for another great few months on this big tailwater., The big spring out in the Fall River Valleyhas become a big hit for our guests the past few years.
From the streams of the North Coast to the fast-moving rivers of the Sierra Nevada, theres no shortage of opportunities to land the catch of a lifetime in the northernmost sections of California. The stream is barbless hooks, artificial lures or flies only, but you
Since the early 1960s he had fished remote trout streams and lakes near his home in Redding, California, and as he discovered one angling gem after another, the realization began to dawn that the region had fishing potential that far transcended the already famous waters of the Sacramento River. They're isolated from one another and when you rent one of the cabins it comes with the exclusive use of two miles of the stream. (530) 226-5111, La Quinta. 89. For live and premium content, sign up for our email newsletter and we'll send reports directly to your inbox. Creek Falls off of Big Bend Road) is not as good for fishing. The upper half of the water is quite fast-moving, with ripples and an obvious current over a gravel bottom. Here are nine great fishing spots around Redding that are guaranteed to help you grab that catch of a lifetime: Not the biggest fish in the river but a prime specimen with some plump to end on with sweet light fading in the West. The next bridge up is at Peltier Bridge Campground. Oxford Suites. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, CA 96003. holes. That said, there are plenty of trout in this Two anglers at a time can rent a beat for $135 per angler per day, which includes lodging in the simple but comfortable cabins. Fish and Game biologists tell us its a very rich system with excellent populations of Stoneflies, Caddisflies, Mayflies, Midges, Terrestrials, and awesome numbers of baitfish, all resulting in a healthy population of trout from minnows to 20 plus monsters. The good fishing is in The angling regulations require catch and release state of change and may go up or down as much as three feet in a day. turn right on Squaw Valley Creek Road. Some of our guests fly in to the Redding Jet Center. One of the biggest fly shops in the world is right in Redding. But when it comes to dense fisheries all located in a small area, theres no better place to catch fish in California than Redding. on the west side of the reservoir leading up to the Sacramento River Rail Trail Daily rod fees here are $105 per person, and normally no more than four people are allowed on Goodrich Creek at any one time. From the outset, Milleman believed that traveling fishermen were ready and willing to pay for exclusive access to private waters where the only other fishermen they would see would be their companions and where solitude would reign supreme. Clear Creek is a popular, remarkable summer and fall fishing destination. Head upstream to the series of forks in the how fish-filled this water is, and the fish are big. Rock Creek Lake: This is a stillwater fishery fed by a clear, cold stream. In each location I managed to catch at least two trout in the 20-inch-plus range, and on a diminutive but delightful stream known as Clear Creek, I enjoyed as fine a half-day as one could ask for. 299.
For additional information on the Redding region, contact the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (*) or the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau (*). In McCloud Creek Road, or downstream from the Placer Road Bridge. Your best bet is in fishing all the deeper 2180 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96002. 6751 Woodrum Cir, Redding, CA 96002. Ask for the "Confluence Outfitters" corporate rate! Clear Creek has a variety of water. fishing only, with barbless hooks. The Fall colors in this canyon are spectacular and worth time on the ranch just to enjoy. In fact it has more of these pools than the other beats. Allow 45 minutes from Redding to the ranch. the west near the Win River Casino and parallels Clear Creek Road before ramps down below? This is Coram Ranch (private), but there is a nice path just below it leading up to the trail. The fishing was first-rate, even though there was rain and wind for much of the time. The bath room is inside this cabin. As far as finding the fish, well, if you cant actually see them, look for deeper water. The cost is $125 per day.
A comfortable cabin sits on a hill overlooking the lake, and up to four anglers can stay here at once. smallmouth bass down below. the fun, youre very likely to catch a ton of fish. Restrooms are only a short stroll away from the river. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more. International Fly Fishing Travel Magazine. Not included in your lodge package at Clear Creek Ranch are fishing license, waders, rods/reels, and terminal tackle (flies, tippet, etc. With the variety of quality trout fishing close by, Redding compares favorably with the likes of Bozeman, Missoula, West Yellowstone, and Jackson Hole.
But I must say that I found this much less appealing than the private waters. First of all, the boat launches are a long way from the food Cool and quiet, with reliable dry fly and nymph fishing all season long. As we start to head towards the tail end of summer, we are happy to report that there are some great fly fishing options in the North State right now!, The powerhouse trout fishery that we call The Lower Sac has been an excellent option recently. Humans have tried and failed to understand this without success, and even the best GPS units cannot compare with a steelheads innate ability to find home. This Northern California Ghost Town is Cursed, According to its Visitors, This is the Best Explanation of Lemurians Ive Ever Read, Once a Northern California Boomtown, Now a Sunken City at the Bottom of a Lake, Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River, Spend a Day Relaxing in Tahoe on the Lazy Float Down the Truckee River, 13 Waterfalls in One Weekend: Northern Californias World-Famous Waterfall Loop, Wildfire Forces Immediate Evacuation Order in Truckee, Rices Fire Grows to 520 Acres in Nevada County, Forcing Evacuations. September to November 15:
Keep on the main road until you cross the first bridge. (530) 365-7077. . . (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); Read more about catching world famous fish on the McCloud River. there are also good numbers of fish in the 12-14 inch category. Fishing the shady portions as it gets warm or as the sun starts to drop can bring you more success. Getting to Your Cabin -
angler in a boat catch a fish on Keswick. This past September, I managed to tack a couple of extra days onto a California trip and I sampled some of what Milleman has put together. great place to bring a picnic lunch and soak up all the natural beauty you can. There are 14-foot prams, equipped with electric motors, for moving up and down the stream. 820 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, CA 96001. This is also a Every steelhead knows where home is. By Private Plane:
Ask for the "Confluence Outfitters" corporate rate! He It will make your time here much more enjoyable. 
Simms SolarFlex Hoody(Men's)- Camo Steel (Logo on back), We had a great day with AC on the Lower Sac the last week-end of April. lures and flies. Fishing is best late morning to late afternoon, all of which means you can sleep in just a bit more and start those steaks sizzling on the barbeque earlier. A decade ago, Duane Milleman took the first positive steps toward fulfilling a long-held dream. Heres a brief look at the waters I fished, along with the other private fishing The Fly Shop offers in what it styles its "Outfitters and Guide Service.". There are several popular campgrounds, three gorgeous waterfalls and an abundance of trout regularly stocked through the summer season and families doing all they can to connect with a few. Secondly, the level of the water in the reservoir is in a constant As fall starts to arrive the nights will be decidedly colder, the early mornings frosty and late evenings down right cool if not cold. Because the upper river is fairly shallow and the water clear, fish do their best to avoid direct sunlight. stream over 20-inches long. It is impossible to know when an unfortunate situation (loss of luggage, fly rods, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. It has been one of our venues since the early 1990s. That said, do not think the fishing will be slow because of the summer warmth. One final note: Milleman is presently in the process of making additional new arrangements which promise to open up access to further private waters in the coming months.
At this point the road will begin to leave the stream and start to climb.
It is approximately 30 miles, but the road is winding, especially the last 12 miles. The approach taken by Milleman, Michalak and The Fly Shop is, in some senses, a new twist on what outfitters in Montana and other Rocky Mountain states have been doing for years leasing private waters through paying daily rod fees. With excellent fishing on offer every month of the year, it's hard to imagine a better place for a fly fishing guide to live. There are no special Terrestrials will work right on in to October and as the days get shorter and shorter the bugger action will pick up. 299 22025 Highway 299, Bella Vista, CA 96008. (530) 243-8850, Lake Shasta Caverns. The stream is stocked with lots of big trout and also has a fine population of smallish native rainbows. The road drops gently down the mountain, and as you come near the creek, the road will fork- again take the left fork! Our guide schedules can fill up quick from mid-September thoughNovember so we encourage all of our guests to reserve their dates well in advance to ensure we have availabilityto accommodate your fishing trip. Lower Cabin: places, the more work you are willing to put in fishing this gem, the better Just past Fridays Retreat Create a free account on Fishbrain to know the exact BiteTime (fishing forecast) for any fish, explore fishing spots, and save relevant baits to prepare for your next fishing trip. The warmth can linger on into the early evening, but it still usually cools down eventually so one can sleep comfortably. With John Oakes a local businessman who has helped Milleman and The Fly Shop out from time to time over the years as my companion and host, I spent a half-day on each of four waters where The Fly Shop books clients. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. @cherokeeflygirl #shesmagic #lowersac #sundialbridge #rainbowtrout #flyfishing #sacramentoriver #trucha #fishRedding, A post shared by Kennedy Brothers Fly Fishing (@fishkennedybrothers) on Aug 7, 2019 at 6:36pm PDT. there are few places in Shasta county as cool, shady and gorgeous as this (530) 365-7965, Durango RV Resort. We have found that all you need to do is drop down in tippet size and be much more stealthy, and of course use smaller flies, except for the grasshopper patterns. Three of these were totally private and the fourth a float on the Sacramento River. This is especially true with those portions of the stream that run north and south. Above Placer is also remote, but there are numerous dirt roads and trails Jim Casada. The Trinity River, sitting just west of Redding on Highway 299, is best known for one thing an epic steelhead run. The lower half has mostly mud bottom close to shore with gravel in the middle. location from a biologist friend of mine who snorkeled it looking for fish. A lodge and a comfortable cabin can, between them, handle parties of up to a dozen. (530) 243-8877, Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The best fly selection around and good customer service. When this run occurs between October and November, the fishing on the Trinity River becomes world-renown. fishes for these fish, and they are remarkably eager to take bait, spinning Also, this is one of the best midge streams around. Nymph and streamer fishing fill in the rest of the time. Lower Cabin: Clear Creek: As I noted above, Clear Creek was my favorite. water where you are less likely to spook the fish. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) owns and operates a series of powerhouses above and below Lake Britton, and anglers have come to use the numbers of these powerhouses to designate great Pit River places to fish. Above McCloud Reservoir the river is smaller, easier to wade and popular with families and folks who delight in the smell of fresh fish sizzling in pan.
You can fish from shore along the dam portion of the lake, use belly boats (the water appeared ideal for this although I fished from shore) or a row boat. Travel Insurance Information. 4140 Churn Creek Rd, Redding, CA 96002. it. Still, day trips should be available, and Milleman hopes to work out a deal with the new owners to provide lodging again in the near future.
$195 per day (double occupancy - middle cabin) With constant, cold water flows, the Fall River is an outstanding summertime fishery. all that work? The rocks can be black with them in the larva stage. Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Take the right fork which will take you down to the cabin. The fishing This period is the warmest time anywhere in Northern California. From here up to the dam there are several more paths down to the river, but
Episode 20: Kevin Peterson Hot Creek, pioneering new methods, and a life spent as a fly fishing professional. Pit 4 is the river between Pit 4 Dam and the Pit 5 Dam. You will go just 3/4 of a mile up the mountain to reach the ranch entrance marked by an orange blaze on a tree at the start of the ranch road. The deep canyon gives you the advantage of the sun striking the canyon bottom later in the morning and leaving shadows earlier in the day. Bucko was a superb guide and deftly navigated the flows of the river while providing great council and guidance to my 16. year old son. I only fish Hatchet in the summertime because Learn what hours to go fishing at Clear Creek. As many of you know, Fall is one of the most desirable times of the year for anglers to get out and fishin Northern CA. (530) 226-8439, Dry Creek Station. Up in Redding, the qualityof the fish has been exceptional with some very large fish being caught by guests recently. If an angler said, Ill meet you at Rock Creek on Pit 3, Pit River regulars understand thats three miles below Lake Britton Dam where Rock Creek flows into the river. If you would like to learn more about fishing the Sacramento River, I would recommend picking the brains of local guides, like theKennedy Brothers or Chris King. The idea is you fish your way downstream in a Some sections of the creek are open and easy to cast and get around in, other sections are completely tree lined and require wading and fishing from somewhere in the stream, and a lot of water is somewhere between these two extremes. The float tube sits you closer to the Along the way he hooked up with Mike Michalak of The Fly Shop (*), who was already well on the way to creating an international operation that combined sales of all sorts of fly fishing gear with booking angling trips all over the globe. A good path Want to go fishing for free? The cost is $185 per person per day (includes lodging). The Lower Sac, arguably the best trout fishery in the state, flows right through Redding. This secluded cabin consists of one main room with 2 double bunks (4 beds total), a propane cooking top & table with benches, and a deck that. the fishing is likely to be. Go another 3.1 miles until you cross a Many of our regulars fish early and late in the day, then take a good swim in the middle of the day. In one hour you can be floating the Trinity River or wading the Upper Sac, Pit River, Hat Creek, or McCloud River. (530) 241-9705, View 202. All that was required was to further the process of discovery, make the appropriate arrangements with landowners, somehow provide accommodations on or near the water and market the concept. angling regulations for this creek, so bait is allowed and you may harvest up Gaia Hotel and Spa. The cabin has a propane stove & refrigerator (the only cabin with a refrigerator), propane lamps, a swamp cooler for those hot summer days and a fireplace for those cold fall evenings. your exercise fishing this creek, but if you are able to see this as part of Ranch Entrance: Much of this property is on the Kutras Ranch, protected behind locked gates since the gold rush, and opened for the exclusive use of The Fly Shop clientele for the first time in 1989. was amazed at the huge numbers of rainbow trout he found up above, and To make a reservation, please give us a call at 800-669-3474 during business hours any day of the week, or email us at bryan@theflyshop.com or chris@theflyshop.com anytime. Clear Creek itself is one of, if not the longest stream in California. Ride in a boat across the McCloud arm of Lake Shasta to see these magnificent caverns. Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge. Park where the stream goes under Hwy. Stay connected, be entered to win, and get more Angling Report stories when you sign up for our newsletter. about ten miles west of Burney, and the best fishing is upstream. This is a popular venue for hikers and Our guides can pick you up at the airport, take you to the river, and drop you off at your hotel. This is the best time of the year for using buggers of one kind or another and larger nymphs that mimic the stoneflies. This section is about as We can give you the answers you need, detailed explanations to questions you might have, or check on availability and confirm your reservation in minutes. Lastly, Ive never seen an
AMAZING float trip on the lower Sac! Thirdly, June fishing at Clear Creek Ranch means Golden Stones and various Mayfly hatches. The water volume and temperature will be higher in June than in the rest of the season. Whatever the conditions, the trout are always there. Cattleman's Restaurant is located right next to the hotel. turn south on Squaw Valley Road and go 6.1 miles. $175 per day (double occupancy - lower cabin) Only then was he able to approach landowners, tell them what he had in mind, and begin putting top-level fishing venues together. Just after you cross the bridge turn left. When youre ready to get out you locate one of the numerous paths On the other hand, my perspective would undoubtedly change in a hurry if I could be on this stream when a good hatch was coming off and trout were working the surface. . (530) 222-1364, Nello's Place. Normally, the stream will drop to summer lows by July, although in some years we haven't been able to open this ranch until July. Milleman began with the first essential locating good trout water. Caught over 20 native trout. Keswick Dam just above Redding, and Shasta Dam up above. A tributary to the McCloud River, Hat Creek Ranch: Since I fished this lovely spring creek site, which features not only a small, meticulously maintained section of stream but also two lakes with lots of big trout, the house and its accommodations for eight guests has been sold.
water to fish for days. Drive to the town of McCloud on Hwy. There are flush toilets and showers only steps away from each of these cabins. This was in part because of my love of solitude, but I also care little for chunking nymphs that are drifting along beneath huge florescent orange strike indicators which ought to be called what they really are bobbers for fly fishermen. Whats a Lemurian and Why Do People Believe They Live in Mount Shasta? What fun! There are no special angling regulations for Keswick so you can fish with either bait, lures or flies. there are numerous house-sized boulders just beneath the surface of the water The main thing to remember is to lock the gate behind you. The result was an unusual concept but one which has proven to be highly effective. 
There are many spots to fish the Lower Sacramento Riverall the way down the valley, but it seems like the hottest fishing area on the river lies right in the heart of Redding. There is quite a bit of history along this drive, not to speak of the wildlife(watch out for the many deer and wild turkey), so go slow and enjoy! The Angling Report is unlike any fishing publication you have ever seen not a magazine it is specially edited to serve the informational needs of anglers who travel. You just need to bring food, a sleeping bag or blankets, pillow and fishing gear and you will be ready for a most enjoyable experience. A propane barbeque sits on the deck. Though absolutely beautiful, this is hardly wilderness fishing. There is almost zero There are also plenty of trout in the river between the Pit 1 Powerhouse and Lake Britton, but this section of river fluctuates dramatically every day and can be dangerous.
Clear Creek is a narrow, mountain stream that begins in the snow-capped Trinity Divide and runs more than fifteen miles through a rugged canyon before it ever hits a paved road. of the need to sometimes get in the water and swim to move up or downstream. These flights can be expensive. Now all that has changed and the result is a 2 1/2-mile spring creek, all flowing through a meadow, with two distinctly different types of fishing. float tube. Solitude is the byword here, although the stream is tight enough, with lots of overhanging trees and vegetation, to demand fairly advanced casting skills. shore access to this fishery, but crafty anglers in float tubes have discovered (530) 238-2341, Confluence Outfitters CopyrightAll Rights Reserved, confluence [KON-floo-uhns]
A propane refrigerator and micro wave oven round out the middle cabins amenities. It is a solitary experience that is truly far from the maddening crowd, The cost of the daily rates (costs shown are per person) for the Clear Creek Ranch package are:
"Theyve seen what our program can mean for them financially, and there is still a lot of excellent fishing to be found and developed within an hour or two of Redding. That is what I really like doing, and now that we have a program solidly in place, I look forward to expanding it." mountain bikers as well, but hardly anyone fishes the creek. Those less concerned with catching fish see the river as a giant electricity-producing machine. leading down to the river off of Muletown Road. The most frequently asked question is, Why do Fall River: Fall River is in reality an oversized spring creek, and The Fly Shop has a four-bedroom summer home, complete with a Jacuzzi, on its banks. Redding, California might as well be known as Trout Town USA. 
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