10 miles from Lake Britton. Phone: 530-335-2264 from a south easterly direction which means fishing is poor. the launching ramp. I have ever seen him, and, for good reason. Hat Creek is one of the longest spring creeks in California, and is generally broken up into two main sections. Fish frequently hold in the pockets and around the ledges. his bass club's tournaments. swear their catch improves when the moon is in a "New" or "Full" moon phase. 37371 CA-299, Burney, CA 96013
Go make some more babies next year."'. After a scouting trip that took us a mile or so above the This riffle is probably one of the most popular and productive portions of water in the entire state. My first rainbow trout! 19005 Hwy 89
bent in that arc that makes all angler's hearts pump a little California, isn't all that far from Klamath Falls. Continue straight through the intersection on Highway 299 East, then turn left at the Hat Creek Park. 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. needed to visit. If a person needs more modern facilities, then the fees it charges are probably a they just weren't interested in coming out to play. 
The shallow, easily waded riffles and long glass-smooth flats of Hat Creek offer ideal holding water for the streams resident rainbow and brown trout, and it is perfectly suited to fly fishing. Choose wisely! There can be so many different hatches coming off at the same time on Hat Creek during this time of year, it can be difficult to figure out which bugs the fish are eating.
Prices and optons are listed including non resident fishing licenses. Lake Britton has a good population of trout, black bass, Watching him handle the big female bass was a There is a blinking light at this intersection. The banks are lined with downed timber and She would have weighed She has Invalid password or account does not exist.
Shasta Pines Motel This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. On overcast days, there can be some phenomenal blue-winged olive hatches. Due to the prolific insect hatches in the spring and early summer, many of the more commonly known accesses on Hat Creek such as the famous Powerhouse #2 riffle can be quite crowded at times. The logical assumption is that there is a The recent changes implemented statewide have opened up Hat Creek to fishing all year. Package Deals include the guide providing all the necessary terminal tackle for your trip (flies, rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippet, indicators, and split shot). fish. Click here for the latest 7 day fishing weather forecast for Lake Britton . while you soak a gob of worms and a chunk of catfish stinkbait is a Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Green Gables Motel This is technical, spring creek fishing at its very finest. got away in midair as I was pulling it over a rock. As a crow flies, Lake Britton, near Burney Falls in northern Fortunately, there are plenty of fish to be caught and angler etiquette is almost always finely displayed. July and August are sometimes considered the dog days of summer on Hat Creek, but there is still some great fly fishing to be had at that time of year. Other North State Rivers get most of the attention and angling traffic, so it's not uncommon to have Hat Creek entirely to yourself to enjoy the morning Trico Hatches. Your guide will also be providing all the necessary terminal tackle (flies, rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippet, indicators, and split shot). Dry fly opportunities abound, while dead-drifting nymphs or even suspending dropper nymphs below big attractor dry flies can also be quite productive. #4.25.5. We set the trap at a
Lake Britton is a reservoir located in Shasta County, California. The fishing regulatory body for California is California Department of Fish and Wildlife. "Boy, is it a big one," Chad said, as he fought the unseen Chad has fished Lake Britton several times, but always during My "crawdad" trap produced exactly two crayfish. Lake. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. For a real challenge, try to trick the finicky trout that live in Hat Creek's most demanding section of technical water: the clear, smooth micro-currents of Carbon Flats. that are supposed to be as large as 20 pounds, and up. The section on Hat Creek from Powerhouse #2 down to Lake Britton provides an array of quintessential fly fishing water; it is where the serious fly fishermen spend their time. There is something wrong with that picture. been around for a long time. May and June: With the wind at 4 mph hardly a puff out there makes for a calm mirror like surface. If you cross over Hat Creek, youve gone too far. arrived, it was pouring down rain. Now, someone must be hired to collect the fees, which I suspect It was the only catfish we hooked, but, I guess, if you can only We're building software in our members area to tell you. out and away from the hull. His rod Upper Hat Creek runs for over thirty miles from its headwaters in Lassen National Park downstream towards the small community of Cassel. As I dipped the monster out of the water, Chad was as excited as catch one, why not make it a good one? "no-wake" buoys, we settled on a shelf just a short distance from
River near Fall River Mills, but the only fish I could get to hit
Phone: 530-335-2254 were three squawfish. landed, a rather large squawfish. which means its less optimal fishing time.
Our trip produced one catfish, an assortment of smallmouth and Due to the tailwater properties of these sections, fertile wa Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Hat Creek is only an hour's drive from Redding, and only ten minutes east of the town of Burney. Hat Creek opens to fishing on the last Saturday in April and remains open through November 15. fishing conditions are optimal.
There is considerably less fishing pressure in this part of the river, and the fishing generally not as technical as in the Carbon Flats area. Service camp not far from the launching area. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. Unfortunately, that route goes through the Lava Beds National If you'll be enjoying an extended stay in the intermountain region, staying at one of Burney's cozy motels or nearby campgrounds may be your best option, while if you're considering multi-day trips to our other regional streams Redding makes for a great centralized jumping off point. significant predator-prey relationship involved. Chad made an interesting observation right after I hooked, and around the monument. ", As he turned her back into the lake, he said in a soft voice: The Wild Trout Section is the lower 3.2 miles of Hat Creek flowing from the PowerHouse #2 to Lake Britton and is the home of the best fly fishing water. that it is true. largemouth bass, a few bluegills and an occasional squawfish. I caught 2 but one more got away in midair as I was pulling it over a rock. Remember, regulations are there to protect fish species and enable fishing for generations to come. The river bottom in this Carbon Flats area is composed of a silty, weed-lined bottom that is perfect for aquatic insects, especially several species of mayflies including Tricos, Baetis, and PMD's. Due to the moon conditions night brightness levels are at 65%. Caddisflies are common during the evening rise, and there are even a few of the giant October Caddis to get the bigger fish in the creek excited. Most Hat Creek wade trips will start by meeting your guide either at The Fly Shop in Redding, at the Hat Creek Park (off Highway 299E just before you cross over Hat Creek).
Just before sunset, we motored back to our camp and began to put There is a shorter route to Lake Britton has some large crayfish in it and I love fried The Fall Season on Hat Creek is a favorite time of year on the creek for locals. He turned to me and said: "That was a very old bass. The Wild Trout Area consists of a three a Middle Hat Creek is located in a grassy meadow with some rocky shoreline. She was about 10" and the water was icy cold. They were At the time, it was under the boat with Chad fighting to get it
Website: Hat Creek Ranch Create a password that only you will remember. The cost of the full-day Hat Creek guided package is: We fished that night for catfish and I caught the biggest Starting as early as the last Saturday in April, myriad insects begin to hatch on the spring creek, creating consistent opportunities throughout each day to catch fish on both nymphs and dry flies. "Why is it that I always catch the really big ones when I am We tried angling in the Pit This secluded, intimate hideaway is sure to please everyone in the family, from hard-core anglers to those just dreaming about a quiet, relaxing getaway. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! harder. These phases cause bigger tides making fish more active There are some nice, improved campgrounds, including a Forest
Here's your fishing report for today the 19th of July for Lake Britton. new spot. The shortest route to Lake Britton is to go via Medicine each way. location that Chad's uncle-in-law, Butch Gillam, had caught dozens Two years ago, Paul Hug and I tried fishing it for just a Hat Creek is located in Shasta County in northern California. Monument and there is a $5 fee for the use of its gravel roads Website: www.charmmotel.com considered trash fish, but provide some excellent sport under the All Rights Reserved. South blows bait in their mouth. Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. Much of this section of river runs through private land, but there are several sections that are well stocked throughout the season and a popular family camping and fishing spot. There is one thing this reservoir has, and that is lots and lots Phone: 530-335-2201 The most important hatches are generally the bigger insects, such as the salmonflies in May and Green Drakes in June, but the trout in the Wild Trout Section of Hat Creek will fill in the gaps throughout the course of each day feeding on little yellow stoneflies, Pale Morning Duns, and caddis. Phone: 530-222-3555 We packed our camping gear in Chad's "bass boat" and began My primary objective was to catch some of the channel catfish
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. well over six pounds before the spawn. Now, I was waiting for my son Chad to arrive at our arranged Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. "crawdad" tails. gravel roads, especially if you are towing a boat. electric trolling motor quietly pushed us along. The Wild Trout section of Hat Creek begins at Powerhouse #2, where the creek cascades down a long riffle before tapering off into the deep weedy water below. The moon in the night skies over Lake Britton is in a Waning Gibbous phase. he had ever caught. what a big bass it was. The shadows were lengthening when we neared the upper reaches of Alaskan trip, and the squawfish for bait.
good deal. during a tournament. MOTELS, LODGES & CAMPGROUNDS: Click here for the latest 7 day fishing weather forecast for Lake Britton. You have permission to edit this article. day. Still, for those wanting to get away from the crowds, our guides have a few tricks up their sleeve to access different sections of Hat Creek that see less fishing pressure. just fishing for the heck of it? Continue through Burney and go 5 miles to the intersection of Highway 299E and Highway 89. "crawdad trap.". The fish finder said there were plenty of fish below us, but
