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October 29, 2026

Rivers

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DateRiverConditions
October 29, 2026Trinity RiverThe 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.
October 28, 2026Klamath RiverFall 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.
October 28, 2026Mad RiverThe 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.
October 28, 2026Redwood CreekRedwood 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.
October 28, 2026Smith RiverThe Smith River remains closed under low-flow restrictions through April 2027, with flows at 50 cfs far below the 600 cfs opening threshold as of late October.
October 28, 2026South Fork Eel RiverThe South Fork Eel remains closed until January 1, 2027 due to low flows. Current conditions at 28 cfs are far below the 340 cfs minimum threshold.
October 27, 2026Hat CreekHat Creek is cooling into prime fall territory with October Caddis, BWO, and midge hatches coming on.
October 27, 2026McCloud RiverOctober Caddis hatches and spawning brown trout make the McCloud a solid choice right now. Evening dry activity is picking up near the edges.
October 27, 2026Sacramento RiverThe Sacramento is in good shape with October Caddis emerging upstream and salmon spawning activity drawing strong rainbows downstream.
October 21, 2026Hamilton BranchHamilton Branch is flowing steady with mostly green water and active fish feeding on pond smelt. Shore anglers should focus on smelt patterns while watching for occasional muddy pushes during flow spikes.