Mt Shasta Region 

Pacific Northwest

The greater Shasta bioregion is home to some of the West’s most scenic and diverse trout fisheries including the Upper and Lower Sacramento, the McCloud, Pit, Hat Creek, Fall River and the Klamath. These systems are our home waters and we are uniquely qualified to help you set up a wide range of day and multi-day trips to the Shasta region.

Shasta Trout:
Veteran guide and outfitter Craig Nielsen of Shasta Trout is our go-to-guy for day and multi-day trips on California’s Upper Klamath, McCloud, and Upper Sacramento rivers. His crew of guides knows these waters intimately and together we can help you design an exciting and productive trip to these hallowed Northern California systems. Year-around fishing is available.

The Upper Sacramento River
After a chemical spill in 1992 and subsequent closure for three years, this classic little trout river astonished everyone with the speed and success of its recovery. The rainbow are back, all wild fish, and in remarkable numbers. Nearly 40 miles of pools, pockets, riffles, and runs, with relatively easy access and wading and continued enlightened management, the Upper Sac has regained its place as one of California's premier wild trout fisheries.

The McCloud River: A classic pool and pocket water river in a magnificent wooded canyon, the McCloud is northern California's most famous freestone fishery. McCloud rainbows are world renown. Special regulations protect this fishery and it produces trout to 24 inches, typically on nymphs and streamers. In the fall, spawning browns add an extra thrill. The three miles of Nature Conservancy water is zero-kill and limited to ten rods a day.

The Pit River: The Pit might be the finest naturally-occurring wild trout fishery in California. The final 25 miles, below Lake Britton, are in a deep canyon and are divided into three reaches by dams and powerhouses. Access is challenging, but the beauty of the canyon, the extensive pockets and pools, and the high catch rate of bright wild fish are perfect if you are an energetic wader.

The Klamath River:  During the last century the Klamath River gained worldwide recognition for the quality of its steelhead. While often anglers count the number of days needed to take a steelhead, the remarkable Klamath most often produces a number of steelhead per day. The fish are a hearty combination of resident rainbows, juvenile steelhead, adult steelhead and the famous Klamath half-pounders. We believe there may be no finer place to learn the craft of flyfishing for this legendary sport fish.

Climate:
Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the mid 90’s. In the summer it is usually quite warm during the day and cooler in the evening. However, it is important for guests to be prepared for cold rainy conditions throughout the season.

Mt Shasta Region Season:
May – October (Pit and Upper Sacramento Year Round)

Mt Shasta Region Fish Species:
Rainbow and Brown Trout

Mt Shasta Region Capacity:
8+ anglers

Mt Shasta Region 2009 Rates:
$1,200 per person for a 4 night/3day package at the Mount Shasta Resort