Fishing Information

Welcome to the Best Fishing on Earth

Dunsmuir sits nestled in the Upper Sacramento River Canyon amid spruce, alder, maple, and pine trees. The river is a free-flowing stream hosting some of the world's best fishing. Whether you fly fish or use bait, you will find your days spent in the Upper Sac among your most memorable and most productive.

Click here for river access maps.

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Upper Sacramento River Fishing Regulations

Click here for a printable map of fishing regulations.

Barbless Hooks

Required on the entire river and tributaries of the Upper Sacramento River except for the river and tributaries between Scarlett Way Bridge and the mouth of Soda Creek.

Artificial Lures

Any man-made fly or lure not including scented or artificial bait such as powerbait or eggs. Okay to use as long as barbless.

Fishing Limits

Within Catch and Keep boundaries only, you may use bait with a barbed hook and keep five trout per day with a maximum of ten trout in your possession. Possession includes trout in your refrigerator, freezer, ice chest, etc.

For complete regulations refer to the handbook titled "California Sport Fishing Regulations", found at most places where you purchase your fishing license.

For updated information:
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-4899

Fishing Guides

Jack Trout Fly Fishing Guide
1004 South Mount Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Phone: 530-926-4540
Email:

Since 1994, Jack Trout and his guides have been offering fly fishing guide trips on the Upper Sac, Lower Sacramento, McCloud & Klamath Rivers,as well as, Hat Creek and Pit River. Gear rentals, instruction on the rivers for any skill level as well local reports can be obtained by contacting one the North State's finest guide services. Check out his blog: mtshasta.com.

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Fishing Equipment

Dunsmuir Hardware
5836 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-4539
Email:

Dunsmuir's oldest retail business-Since 1894. Founded by Alexander Levy, Dunsmuir's first Mayor, and continuing today as a full service True Value Hardware store providing a wide variety of goods and services. Gold Panning Equipment, Model Railroads, Fishing Gear, Paint, Gardening Supplies, Housewares, Electronics, Hand & Powered Tools, and much more. An up-to-date inventory in a historic building surrounded by antique decor.

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Ted Fay Fly Shop
5732 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-2969
Email:

Come in an visit our new location downtown. Dunsmuir's oldest fly shop, named after the original owner, the legendary Ted Fay. Joe Kimsey and Bob Grace carry on Ted's tradition of tying unique and highly successful flies. They will advise you on some of the best fishing spots on the Upper Sac and can refer you to outstanding guides in the area.

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Fishing Reports from Local Experts

• Report from Jack Trout
• Report from UpperSac.com
• Report from the Ted Fay Fly Shop

Upper Sacramento River Access

Interactive Map with Driving Directions, Maps and River Access Info (external link)

1. Ney Springs Creek
2. Cantara
3. Prospect Avenue
4. Scarlett Way Bridge
5. Dunsmuir City Park
6. I-5 Pool
7. Financial Avenue
8. Soda Creek
9. Castle Crags St. Park
10. Lower Sweetbrier
11. Conant
12. Sims
13. Gibson
14. Pollard Flat
15. LaMoine
16. McCardle Flat
17. Dog Creek