Sacramento River - Upper - Siskiyou, CA
River Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass |
he Upper Sacramento River, Siskiyou, CA, is a premier freestone trout stream, primarily supporting wild rainbow and brown trout. Its cold, clear, oxygenated waters are ideal for fly fishing, with nymphing and dry fly presentations (matching prevalent stonefly, caddis, mayfly hatches) being highly effective in its varied runs and pools. Water levels and clarity are driven by snowmelt and precipitation; checking flow gauges is critical. Access is excellent via roadside. Adherence to CDFW regulations, often emphasizing catch-and-release for wild trout, is crucial for preserving this vibrant mountain fishery
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 5-5-2026 | The fishing up in Dunsmuir is so-so, the river is still high through town Fishing conditions: Fair Report: The fishing up in Dunsmuir is... more » |
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| 4-29-2026 | The flows on the low end are still above 1,300 CFS and dropping slowly Fishing conditions: Fair Report: No real reports from the river... more » |
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| 4-14-2026 | The storm on Sunday really bumped the river and clouded it up Fishing conditions: Fair Report: The storm on Sunday really bumped... more » |
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| 4-6-2026 | Flows are just above 1,000 CFS at the lake and the river is warming Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: Flows are just above... more » |
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| 3-24-2026 | Flows are just above 1,000 CFS at the lake and the river is warming Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: Flows are just above... more » |
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