Chico is the gateway to the flyfishing waters of the Feather River drainage, and the small streams and lakes of the Lassen and Plumas National Forests. Chico is also a good stop over or departure point on the way to the blue ribbon trout streams of Northern California such as the Lower and Upper Sac Rivers, the Pit River, Hat and Fall Rivers, the McCloud River, the Trinity River, and many more quality flyfishing destinations. Come visit us at our new store before you head out fishing. Thanks to all the subscribers who have emailed or called in their reports. Current flow info.
Fishing is fair.
Fish a beadhead nymph with a caddis pupa dropper under an indicator. Fish are mainly eating nymphs, but try fishing a dry fly in the slower water off the main current on at the tail of a riffle. Access at Goethe Park, Rossmoor Dr., Lower Sunrise, and Upper Sunrise. Olive streamers fished on slow sinking lines can be effective all day. Once the cold weather blows through, the fishing should pick up quickly.