Are salmon running in the Feather River right now?
The upper Sacramento River is now open and plenty of dime bright king salmon are being caught daily.
What fish are in the Feather River right now?
At the Feather River, you’ll find striped bass and Chinook salmon, in addition to the plentiful steelhead population.
Where is the best fishing on the Feather River?
The Middle Fork of the Feather River is accessible from Highway 89. The best fishing takes place below Sloat, when the River flows into the canyon.
Are they catching salmon on the Sacramento River?
Sacramento River salmon fishing is in a league by itself. Known for the famous Barge Hole, the river attracts fishermen from all over to fish for its sometimes-huge king salmon. The 88 pound state record king salmon was caught in this river, and larger salmon have been found.
How do you catch salmon in Feather River?
Techniques used to consistently catch limits of salmon in the Feather River include backtrolling sardine-wrapped flatfish through the runs, and bouncing roe through the deeper holes.
What kind of salmon are in the Feather River?
Chinook salmon
These days, the Feather River hosts spring, summer and fall-run Chinook salmon. The fall Chinook run is by far the largest, and the only one that is currently open to fishing.
Where can I fish for salmon on the American River?
Tiscornia Park, where the American empties into the Sacramento, is an especially popular early fall spot. The tailwater below the Nimbus Dam, which is as far upstream as salmon can get, is arguably the most popular and productive fishing spot on the river, especially later in the season.
Is there catfish in the Feather River?
Thus it was in the Feather River above Bedrock Park in the lagoon, the water exploded with carp capers in the fifties. All of those large mouth and small-mouth bass, nearly all catfish species, the crappie, bluegill, brown trout, sunfish, striped bass, and yes, carp, have been stocked from Eastern states.
How to catch salmon in the Feather River?
Feather River steelhead fishing with Feather River fishing guide Kevin Brock can be very productive. Techniques used to consistently catch limits of salmon in the Feather River include backtrolling sardine-wrapped flatfish through the runs, and bouncing roe through the deeper holes.
Where can I find fishing reports for the Feather River?
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When is the best time to fish the Feather River?
The winter fish, Dec-Feb, are big, brutes that will have you screaming for more, and with most fishing the other valley rivers, you can usually have the river to yourself. Whats nice about the Feather River is no matter the time of year, you can find steelhead scattered throughout the river.
What’s the water level in the Feather River?
You can subscribe to the weekly fishing report, or the more frequent Hot Bite! fishing report, or both. Water levels in the Feather River can make a big difference in fishing success.