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MIDDLE KLAMATH RIVER FLY FISHING
Middle Klamath River Fly Fishing Guides & Towns - Klamath River - Gottville, Horse Creek, Seiad Valley, Happy Camp, Orleans, Somes Bar, Weitchpec.
We Offer The Best Fly Fishing For Steelhead In The Pacific Northwest With Spectacular Scenic Beauty.
Not for size but numbers, if you're into catching steelhead trout, not size, give us a call. Our clients no matter what skill level catch more steelhead trout per hour than any other river we know of in the Pacific Northwest. (Average Size Steelhead 2 to 3 lbs. with the Occasional 5 to 7 lber.) We can catch them swinging with spey rods or using indicator bobbers, our goal is to catch steelhead trout and whatever method using flies works to catch the most amount of steelhead is what is on the menu that day. All Fly Fishing Only - All Catch & Release. All Fly Gear Included. We Have A Heater To Reboot Your Fingertips On Certain Days When It's Cold In The Mornings.
We Can Help Instruct You on Every Type Of Fly Fishing Skill, Give Us a Call We Are Friendly, Patient Instructors.
We Are Licensed Legal Operators in The Klamath National Forest With The Highest Level Rowing Skills Being a Certified Class 4 Rafting Guide With 30 Years Experience.
Bring Your 5th Wheel, Travel Trailer or Sprinter Van, We Know The Best Places To Stay On The Middle Klamath River.
We Can Teach You How To Fly Fish On The Middle Klamath River, All Fly Gear, Flies & BBQ Lunch Is Always Included.
Cost: $475 For One Angler & $495 For Two Anglers ($495 Total NOT Each.)
We Float The Most Scenic Productive Areas on The Middle Klamath River, We Often See No One Else.
Your Dedicated Fly Fishing Guide Since 1994 Jack Trout - 530-859-8087
Another Satisfied Client in the Fall of 2020
Out On a Run With No One Else Around With My 1941 Granger Bamboo Fly Rod & Hardy Reel.
My Client Lon Who Only Fishes Antique Bamboos on the Middle Klamath.
We Have An Adventure Waiting For You! We Guide Out of Our Raft & A Drift Boat We Use on The Middle Klamath River.
Always A Hot BBQ Meal Served Out On The River.
Hard Fighting Steelhead Cromers That Day We Lost A Steelhead That Went Over 5lbs if Not 8 lbs.
Amazing Views That Will Heal Anyone Who Has Been Cooped Up For Months And Needs A Road Trip To Heaven On Earth.
Everyone Always Leaves Happy After A Day On The Middle Klamath River.
We Always Have the Best Fly Gear, Fly Vessels & Equipment.
We Teach Kids Hobbies That Can Last A Lifetime. We Tie All The Bugs For The Trip & Special Patterns That Are Proven Productive.
Let Us Help You Into The Shatner Zone & We Will Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before On The Middle Klamath River.
Amazing Scenes & Places We Will Take You To.
Always A Fantastic BBQ Lunch With Breathtaking Views. We Can Go On Any Stretch Safely With The Jack Trout Fly Fishing Raft.
Hard Fighting Middle Klamath Steelhead Will Leave You With a Smile On Your Face, Just Bring a Warm Jacket, Beanie Cap, Fingerless Gloves & Two Pairs of Socks. Average Temps 26 to 36 Degrees (F) from 8 am to 10 am then 45 to 54 Degrees (F) December to March.
We Supply Waders & Boots All Sizes Included. You Need A Fishing License & Steelhead Report Card.
You Need to Be Layered Up With A Down Jacket & Shell Just In Case It Rains. High Pressure Weeks Are Best Catch Times. Low Pressure Rainy Weeks Up River Make Fish Run & Not Feed, Especially In Rainstorms & We Don't Suggest Booking Then. When The Snow Dust Settles & The Sun Week Returns, That's When We Think It's Best to Catch Steelhead In The Middle Klamath River.
Many Rivers to You,Jack Trout
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Smith River - Coastal California Fly Fishing Guides
We Are The Smith River Fly Fishing Experts, Call Us For Updates & Reports
The Smith River In Northern California is located 12 miles northeast of Crescent City in Del Norte County. The Smith River is 25.1 miles long as it flows freely to the ocean from the Siskiyou Mountains in Oregon into far Northern California, it then becomes the second longest undammed river in California.
Located in the wettest region in California, the steelhead and salmon know this, waiting each year for the optimal time to replenish future generations of family, we like to track their every move as we concentrate throughout the season so we know where to guide our clientele on this river and others in the region that are heavily influenced by winter storms.
The Smith River is a spectacular turquoise glacial colored river that clears up as fast as a storm blows it out, lined with ancient redwoods, fir trees and ferns, many have claimed this is THE most beautiful river in California.
The steelhead & salmon that frequent this river can be enormous, we always carry the right gear for you to land these beasts. Knowing when to be on this river is our specialty, give us a call to go over gear, regulations and our advice on open dates. Most of the years we are going for salmon November through December, while January through April we target steelhead. (Note The Smith may not be open on some years if flows above Rowdy Creek are not above 700 CFS.)
Cost: $495 One or Two Anglers Per Day Includes Lunch, Gear and Flies.
Ask Us About Fly Fishing Steelhead & Salmon In Northern California Coastal Rivers On Up Into Oregon And Lodging too. We also offer trips on the Sandy, Clackamas, Metolius, Deschutes, Rogue, Umpqua Rivers, McKenzie, Santiam, the Fall River, Crooked, and most of the Cascade Lakes in Oregon. Upper, Middle & Lower Klamath, Trinity, Smith & Eel Rivers in Northern California.
When you land a Smith River Steelhead for the first time you will never forget that incredible experience, well be right there with you to help you land your great catch with a huge net!
LIST OF FLIES FOR FLY FISHING SMITH RIVER
STREAMERS
TRADITIONAL SWING FLIES USING SPEY RODS
- Lady Caroline
- Skewey's Spawning Purple
- Golden Demon
- Fire Ant
- Green Butted Skunk
- Mojo Magic
- Purple Peril
- Purple Matuka
- Freight Train
- Egg Sucking Leech
- Intruders & Hobos
Lodging near smith river
- KLAMATH OVER LOOK HOUSE (OCEAN VIEWS)
- Arky's B&b
- VRBOVRBO
- AIR BNB
- Jedediah Smith State Park & Camping
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR smith RIVER
- Fish species: Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead & Salmon
- Fishing regulations: CLICK HERE TO SEE FISHING REGULATIONS
- Fishing seasons: November through December Salmon – January through April Steelhead
- Nearest airport: Crescent City, CA. Eureka, Ca.
- Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 foot leader 0X
- Recommended fly fishing tippet: 1X or 0X Tippet for streamers or Spey. 3X 2X Tippet For Nymphing
- Best fly fishing rod: 9 & 10 foot - 7 or 8 weight
- Best floating fly line: WF Rio Fly Line for Nymphing
- Best sinking fly line: Skagit Heads and a Variety of Sink Tips T8, T11, T14 in 10’-12’ Lengths.
- Fly lines: Sink Tip or Floating Line
Reviewed October 24, 2016
BEST HONEYMOON FISHING TRIP ON THE SMITH RIVER!
We had a great time fishing on the Smith River with guide Kenton. We hooked into some monster salmon and really enjoyed floating down the wild, scenic, and incredibly beautiful Smith River. Kenton was a great guide and taught us a lot about fishing the river. He even spent time to teach us how to spey cast. Great way to spend a day for honeymooners who love to fish together!
Need more information on the Smith River and others in California, Oregon & Nevada? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. * 530-926-4540 or 530-918-8879 or 530-925-0331 Cell
JACK TROUT CATCHES 35 LB SALMON ON THE SMITH RIVER ON HIS FLY ROD
Putah Creek, California
Putah Creek - is a major stream in Northern California, a tributary of the Yolo Bypass. The 85-mile-long (137 km) creek starts its headwaters in the Mayacamas Mountains, a part of the Northern California coastal range and the most important creek/river located just outside of the SF Bay Area. The name is Putah is a Miwok Indian word meaning “grassy banks.” Though in our estimation, they should of named this river “Pocket Water Creek” as this is one of the best creek/rivers in the state to practice your pocket water high stick nymphing skills. This river is well known for large trout and tough wading as this river is not for everyone, but can be rewarding for a good days effort.
We like to guide this river for clients who are traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento areas as this is one of the areas closest rivers to each metropolitan areas. Let us show the secrets of Putah Creek and how to fish this amazing creek that holds enormous trout. This river is closest place for good fly fishing if you live in San Jose, Oakland, Concord, San Francisco, Napa, Santa Rosa, Palo Alto & Marin. We look forward to guiding you and remember, all gear is included with a terrific streamside lunch. Our guides are experts on this piece of water, we can make your experience a memorable one.
Roberto Herrera Summer 2004
LIST OF FLIES FOR FLY FISHING Putah Creek
DRY FLY
- PMD’S Size 18 & 16
- Pheasant Tails Size 16 & 18
- Micro Mayfly Size 18
- WD-40’s Size 16
- San Juan Worms
- Blue Wing Olives Size 16
- Elk Hair Caddis 16 & 14
- Black Midges Size 20
- Adams Size 16 to 20
NYMPHING
- Caddis Poopah Size 16
- Wired Pheasant Tail Size 14
- Micro Mayfly Black Size 18
- Zebra Midges Size 16 to 20
- Red Copper Johns Size 18
- S & M Nymph Size 16 & 18
- Poxyback PMD Size 16
- Micro May Fly Olive Size 18
- Birds Nest Size 16 & 14
- Wolly Buggers – Size 8
Clayton Ono
Cost
Cost for guiding: $425 per day for 2 anglers
This is where it started for Ryan.
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Putah Creek
- Fish species: Trout
- Fishing season: Last Saturday In April Until November 15th. (We do not guide this river in the winter, due to spawning season.)
- Nearest airport: Sacramento, Redding, California, Oakland, California, SFO, Napa, Fairfield,
- Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 to 12 foot leader 3 X to 5 X
- Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3 X or 2 X Tippet-For Streamers 4 X Nymphing 5 X
- Best fly fishing rod: 8 to 9 foot – 4, 5 or 6 weight
- Best floating fly line: WF Floating Fly Line
- Best sinking fly line: Sinking Line 200 grain 10 to 20 feet- Slim Line or Intermediate 5 wt. Line
- Fly lines: Sink Tip or floating (Sink tip for floating for trout.)
Need more information on the Putah Creek and others in Northern California, Nevada or Oregon? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. * 530-926-4540 or 530-925-0331
WHERE TO STAY IN WOODLAND OR VACAVILLE NEAR PUTAH CREEK.
- Whispering Pines Resort
Address: 17170 Hwy 175, Middletown, CA 95461
Phone: (707) 928-5227 - Abbey House Inn
Address: 101 E Abbey St, Winters, CA 95694
Phone: (530) 795-5870
AIR B-N-B
Mike Latham Summer 2004
Ask Us About Fly Fishing The Pit River, Hat Creek, Sacramento & McCloud River. We Also Provide Guides For Steelhead & Salmon In Northern California Coastal Rivers On Up Into Oregon And Lodging too. We also offer trips on the Sandy, Clackamas, Metolius, Deschutes, Rogue, Umpqua Rivers, McKenzie, Santiam, the Fall River, Crooked, and most of the Cascade Lakes in Oregon. Upper, Middle & Lower Klamath, Trinity, Smith & Eel Rivers in Northern California.
OUR GUIDE RYAN WILLIAMS, HAS BEEN FLY FISHING THIS RIVER SINCE HE WAS A YOUNGSTER. LET HIM SHARE THE SECRETS OF THIS CREEK/RIVER WITH YOU.
Putah Creek Council - www.putahcreektrout.org
Putah Creek Trout is a non profit org. that contributes for the protection and habitat work for trout in Putah Creek.
Fall River Burney Area Fly Fishing – Guides
Fly fishing – Fall River Mills, Burney Area, Dana, Baum Lake, Crystal Lake, Hat Creek, Pit River, Burney Falls. The Largest Spring System Creek In the United States Of America.
Fall River Valley is home to several Lakes including Fall River Lake, Eastman Lake and Big Lake.These tributaries include the Fall River, Tule River, Ja-She Creek, Lava Creek, Bear Creek, Shelly Creek and Pit River. Together they span much of the Valley forming one of the largest systems of fresh water springs in the country. These waters culminate in a splendid waterfall south of the Town of Fall River Mills and again at a viewing point off State Highway 299 West of Fall River Mills. The Valley is home to the Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, located north of the Fall River-McArthur Town Center. This state park is unique in that it is accessible only by water. Fall River is unique in that the waters that flows in this amazing spring creek originate from the peaks of the largest profile in North America, Mount Shasta. (14,162 feet or 11,000 vertical feet) Flowing from some 50 miles away, it’s icy lava tubed aquifers carries these waters to replenish the Fall River Valley and all of it’s inhabitants that rely its miracle everyday.
Cost: $475 One or Two Anglers Per Day Includes Elite Lunch, All Gear Needed and Flies. This Includes $45 Private Access Launch Fee.
When you land a Fall River trout on a dry fly for the first time you will never forget that incredible experience, well be right there with you to help you land your great catch with a huge net!
Fall River Kids & Parents Fly Fishing Instruction Is Our Specialty
FLY FISH THE FAMOUS HEX HATCH ON FALL RIVER JUNE-JULY, ASK US ABOUT OUR - EARLY & LATE MID DAY BREAK - FLY FISHING PROGRAM.
The Fall River is Open the Last Saturday In April Through November 15th.
April – May & June
The Fall River is a unique spring creek river in that it is never effected by spring run off and runs clear through out Fall River Valley All Season long.
GUIDE ART TETER FALL RIVER GUIDE EXPERT OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE AREA RESIDENT.
April, May & June can be amazing with plenty of may fly hatches occurring daily. These may flies are called Pale Morning Duns or PMD’s. When they hatch they mate in the air, then they die and become what we call spinners because of their wings spinning in the breeze on the surface of Fall River. The spinner fall hatch is popular to fish among anglers in the spring and it’s not uncommon to see multiple trout rising to these flies when the hatch occurs depending on the day, temps and cycle. Your guide can go over the best times and options as this is one river you need to devise a plan for fly fishing, depending on when you are going to fish it. We can help answer any questions and be sure you are fishing in the right area at right times and help you with lodging suggestions, restaurants in the area and make your experience in the Fall River Valley a successful one.
Mid June Through July the famous Hex Hatch occurs, the largest of all may flies, a mid summer staple for the local trout and their huge appetite for may flies that are the porter house steaks of insects right before dark. We fish this hatch on our private ranch access in the areas where the largest hatches occur annually. You can not believe when these huge Fall River Trout get going on Hexes and the sounds of trout as large as 10 lbs come crashing down in the twilight zone of the imagination, some that have fly fished for decades claims, their reconciles are none the better.
August, September, October & November
Mid summer fishing begins to depend on average temps, early and late are times to consider as the Trico & Baetis hatches come and go at various times of the day and using small tippet sizes is the key to success. In the mid day when fishing can be slow, we like to concentrate on nymphing and swinging flies with sink tips and slime lines. As fall begins after Late September, the hatches begin to happen occur more frequently and for longer periods and many Calibaetis can be seen in large numbers. Being at the right place at the right time is important.
Upper Fall River – The Upper Fall River flows out of springs that percolate from the springs that arise out of the town of Dana. These springs are very cold and encourage prolific hatches daily. The river is much smaller in the upper reaches and the very top 1/3 is tree lined. It is shallower than the lower sections of the river with more riffles and pools of water to fish, making the river easier to read and more predictable.
GUIDE DALE LANGSTAFF FALL RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE EXPERT & LOCAL RESIDENT
Lower Fall River – When the Fall River passes Tule Creek, it grows at least double in size, this area is considered the lower river. The Hex Hatch occurs in this area prolifically in May, June & July annually, it is the largest hatch of all may fly hatches. We are proud to announce our private access by a rancher friend to this section of river. We provide early and late entry to maximize your angling success. We like to meet at 7 am fish till noon then take a mid day break and come back around 5 pm. Some of our clients like to rest mid day or go fishing on Hat Creek or Pit River in between hours we fish on Fall River, while others enjoy a nice nap on a grassy bank or back at the room.
Fall river fly fishing expert
LIST OF FLIES FOR FLY FISHING FALL RIVER
DRY FLY
- PMD’S SIZE 18 & 16
- TRICO SIZE 20
- FOAM HEX FLY ONE SIZE
- RUSTY SPINNER SIZE 16
- PINK, GREY & CREAM COMPARADUN SIZE 16 & 14
- BLUE WING OLIVES SIZE 16
- ELK HAIR CADDIS 16 & 14
- Black Midges SIZE 20
- ADAMS SIZE 16 TO 20
NYMPHING
- Pheasant tails size 16, 18
- WIRED PHEASANT TAIL SIZE 14
- MICRO MAYFLY BLACK SIZE 18
- ZEBRA MIDGES SIZE 16 TO 20
- RED COPPER JOHNS SIZE 18
- S & M NYMPH SIZE 16 & 18
- POXYBACK PMD SIZE 16
- MICRO MAY FLY OLIVE SIZE 18
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL River
- Fish species: Trout
- Fishing season: Last Saturday In April Annually.
- Nearest airport: Redding, California
- Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 to 12 foot leader 5 X to 6 X
- Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6 X or 7 X Tippet-For Streamers 4 X Nymphing 5 X
- Best fly fishing rod: 9 & 10 foot – 4, 5 or 6 weight
- Best floating fly line: WF Floating Fly Line
- Best sinking fly line: Sinking Line 250 grain 20 feet- Slim Line or Intermediate 5 wt. Line
- Fly lines: Sink Tip or floating (Sink tip for steelhead and floating for trout or steelhead.)
Need more information on the Fall River and others in Northern California or Oregon? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. * 530-926-4540 or 530-918-8879
WHERE TO STAY IN BURNEY NEAR FALL RIVER
- Green Gables Motel
- Burney Motel
- McCarthur Burney Falls Cabins
- Charm Motel
Lodging On Fall River - https://www.spinnerfalllodge.com/
Ask Us About Fly Fishing The Pit River, Hat Creek, Sacramento & McCloud River. We Also Provide Guides For Steelhead & Salmon In Northern California Coastal Rivers On Up Into Oregon And Lodging too. We also offer trips on the Sandy, Clackamas, Metolius, Deschutes, Rogue, Umpqua Rivers, McKenzie, Santiam, the Fall River, Crooked, and most of the Cascade Lakes in Oregon. Upper, Middle & Lower Klamath, Trinity, Smith & Eel Rivers in Northern California.
HAT CREEK HOUSE PRIVATE ACCESS HOME
- $750 for 3 nights (min.) $166 per night after that. Sleeps up to 6 people.
- $75 Cleaning Fee $250 Security Deposit.
- Daily Hatches Right Behind The Home.
- Easy Access to Fall River & Burney Falls. Located in Cassel, California
Located Close To Hat Creek 2 - Ten Minutes From Our Home - Fall River 20 Minutes.
Hat Creek Fly Fishing Guides - Burney, Cassel, Redding Area
Is one of California’s well renowned spring creeks that provides productive and predictable dry fly fishing for rainbows and the occasional brown trout. It’s waters stretch from Power House #2 on down to Baum Lake and the lower waters near the weir before joining the Pit River at Lake Britton.
We have guided this river since 1994 and have extensive knowledge in regards to hatches and approach when stalking stealthy trout that can be very selective depending on what they are dining on that particular day. We always look forward to the daily spinner hatches of mayflies and the afternoon caddis, as well as the annual Salmon Fly, Hexagenia, Drake & October Caddis hatches that trout go crazy for! Let us be your guide on a fabulous day together on Hat Creek, we like to dry fly fish, nymph and streamer fish all sections of this creek with tremendous success. We’ll provide all the flies for this adventure, you only need to show up with your fishing license in hand, hat & sun glasses, we can even provide all the gear for the day.
Price :
- $400 For One or Two Anglers, Includes All Gear, A Great Elite Streamside Lunch and Flies.
WE SUPPLY SIMMS G4 WADERS & BOOTS, RODS, REELS FOR ALL OF OUR TRIPS PLUS WADING STAFFS & A STREAM SIDE GOURMET LUNCH .
WHERE TO STAY IN BURNEY NEAR Hat Creek
- Green Gables Motel
- Burney Motel
- McCarthur Burney Falls Cabins
- Charm Motel
The Hat Creek is located about 30 to 40 minutes from the town of Burney. One Hour from Mount Shasta & Redding and 5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Use a 3, 4 or 5 weight rods with floating lines. Some also use intermediate sinking lines with leeches and small streamers. Hat Creek is has one of the richest and most abundant selections of insects of any river or spring creek in California, this is what makes the trout and the fishery so healthy. Knowing what to use when and where to go is why having us guide you there is part of the keys to success.
Nymphs
- Black Copper 18 & 16
- Red Copper John 18 & 16
- October Caddis 10
- Green Caddis 16
- Prince Nymph 16
- Black AP 16
- Black Rubber Legs 8
- Black Micro Mayfly 18 & 16
- Pheasant Tail 18 16 & 14
- Green Z Wing Caddis 16
- Brown or Black Poxy Back Stone 14
Dry Flies
- Elk Hair Caddis 16
- Pink Cahill 16
- Lt. Cahill 16
- Adams 16 & 14
- EC Caddis 14
- Green Drake 12
- Rusty Spinner 16
- Stimulator 10
- Rogue Foam Stone 6
- Parachute Caddis Tan 16
- Parachute Black Caddis 16
- BWO 18 & 16
- Cripple Adams 16
- Comparadun Sulphur 16
- Hexagenia one size HUGE!
- October Caddis 8
Call us to know what time of year to use the different flies and get a river update. 530-926-4540 * This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. * 530-918-8879 World Wide Cell
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VISIT OUR RECENT TROUT BLOG STORIES, PICTURES & ADVENTURES AT WWW.MTSHASTA.COM
HAT CREEK HOUSE PRIVATE ACCESS HOME
- $750 for 3 nights (min.) $166 per night after that. Sleeps up to 6 people.
- $75 Cleaning Fee $250 Security Deposit.
- Daily Hatches Right Behind The Home.
- Easy Access to Fall River & Burney Falls. Located in Cassel, California
Located Close To Hat Creek 2 - Ten Minutes From Our Home - Fall River 20 Minutes.
