Sacramento River Fish Report for 6-17-2025
Fishing has been slow at times on the Lower Sacramento
Sacramento River - CA

by The Fly Shop
6-17-2025
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Flows from Keswick will be rising to 12,000 CFS tomorrow. The fish are podded up, find them and there will be more in that spot. Fishing has been slow at times, but you have to take advantage of the bite times and the evenings after 8:00 p.m. can have fish blowing up in the riffles on Caddis. Continued morning Pink Albert spinner falls and Yellow Sallies, PMDs and Caddis coming in the afternoons through the evening. Current flies are the dark brown or black Rubberlegs in #8 & 6, Olive Hotspot, the Jigged Bird's Nest, UV Sally, Ginger Snap, and Peaches n' Cream.
We've got some great weather in store this week! To get a day on the books with one of our guides this spring, give Bryan a call in Outfitters at 800-669-3474
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. Kim at Sac River Shuttle can get your shuttle done seven days a week. You can reach her at (530) 782-9090
Access To the Lower Sacramento
The Lower Sacramento has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities when the flows are below 7,500 CFS. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
Fishing Large Rivers Can be Frustrating
There are many great places you can get in and wade this blue ribbon tail water. Having said that, the absolute best method to fish the Sac is from a drift boat. Aside from being able to access all of the water, you can fish the long runs on a dead, perfect drift which is deadly on these legendary wild rainbows. And who would be a better oarsman than one of our Professional Guides? They know every nook and cranny of the river, what insects are and will be hatching, and the setups and methods that will get you onto the fish of a lifetime.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Most of our fishing, whether from a drift boat, or wading when the releases are low enough, is done dead drifting nymphs. The Fly Shop's Signature Indicator Rod is nine and a half feet of indicator nymph fishing perfection designed by our professional staff right here on the Lower Sac. Teamed up with a 6 or 7 weight Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line or a Rio Intouch Xtreme Indicator Fly Line it will put a center pin rig to shame.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link, Dark
• Spotlight Caddis Emerger - Spotlight Caddis Emerger
• Comparadun - BWO, PMD
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16
• Fox's Poopah - #12-14
• Bubbleback Caddis, - Amber #14
• Olive Hot Spot, - #18
• Weiss Nymph, -
• Peaches n' Green, -
• Peaches n' Cream, -
• Ginger Snap, -
• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, June 17th
Fall River: Fishing is Still Solidly Great
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Updates
The Fly Shop Reports
for Wednesday, June 11th
Fall River: Fishing has slowed somewhat
Hat Creek: Best Chances at Fish are in the Morning
McCloud River: The river is still in great shape
Pit River: This is a great river to fish a Euro rod
Sacramento River - Upper: Should be more accessible and fish pretty well
Baum Lake: Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off
Shasta Lake: The lake is warming
Manzanita Lake: Bring your favorite ant pattern

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