
Truckee River
· 9+ sources · 6 regions covered
Current fishing conditions, river flows, hatches, and statewide intel from local sources across California.
Stable flows and prime temperatures across northern California right now make for solid conditions. Best action is in the north and north-central mountains where water is coming in at normal levels.

Truckee River
Truckee River
Clear water and normal flows are holding steady on the Truckee right now. The Glenshire to stateline stretch offers the most productive water with higher flows in that zone. As of October 29, flows…

Trinity River
Trinity River
Fall colors frame low, clear water and cool weather that keep steelhead moving through the Trinity. Peak season runs October through November as fish return strong from the Pacific. As of October…

McCloud River
McCloud River
October is a great time on the McCloud with browns spawning and October Caddis hatching. Blue Wing Olives and other mayflies and caddis are present. Look for evening rises near edges as the dry bite…
Northern Region
Yesterday
The Trinity is in prime fall steelhead season with low, clear water and cool weather. Stable flows and 54-degree water make for solid fishing conditions through November.
Northern Region
October 28, 2026
Fall salmon season is in full swing on the Klamath, with clear, low water and excellent king schools in the estuary. Steelhead action upriver has been good at first light.
Northern Region
October 28, 2026
The Mad River is closed to fishing through January 1, 2027 due to low-flow restrictions, with current flows at 52 cfs well below the required 200 cfs minimum.
Northern Region
October 28, 2026
Redwood Creek is closed to fishing due to low flows. As of late October, flows at the Highway 101 bridge gauge were at 12 cfs, well below the 300 cfs minimum.