Central Valley Rivers

American River (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-12 20:52:27

Shad bite has slowed a bit. Fish are spread from Sunrise to Sailor Bay. River is at 2,500 cfs and is very wadeable. Evening bite is best. Bloody Maria and Johnny Winter continue to be the top flies.   Kiene’s (916) 486-9958

Feather River (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-12 20:53:36

There are shad below the outlet. Steelhead can be found from the hatchery down to Matthews Redi-Mix. Call (530) 534-2307 for updated flows Craig Bentley’s Golden Gate Guide Service (530) 533-7559; Fish First (530) 343-8300

Sacramento River (Colusa) (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-12 20:54:11

Stripers are taking topwater lures and cut bait between Colusa and Meridien. Fish First (530)  343-8300;  Kittle’s (530) 458-4868

Sacramento River (Red Bluff to Chico) (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-12 20:54:42

Shad bite has slowed through Chico. Big females are being hooked but numbers are dwindling. SFish First (530)  343-8300

Sacramento River (Sacramento) (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-05 22:43:18

Striper fishing is decent. A lot of shakers are being caught but an occasional keeper shows up. Channel catfish are starting to bite. Some go to four pounds. Freeport Bait (916) 665-1935

San Joaquin River (fresh water river)
Updated 2012-09-26 20:14:47

A good number of 18 and 20 inch stripers are being hooked up and down the main channel all the way to downtown. Topwater lures are productive through downtown. Catfish bite has slowed. The few being caught are 10 to 12 inches. H&R Bait & Tackle (209) 463-1938

Yuba River (fresh water river)
Updated 2013-06-05 22:43:57

Shad bite is good below the dam. Anglers are getting dozens per evening. Fish First (530) 343-8300

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