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Lower Sacramento River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Drift through the heart of NorCal on the Lower Sac—home to big wild trout, year-round hatches, and legendary grabby days with the TFC crew.
The Lower Sacramento river is FUN! It comes out of Shasta Lake, into Keswick Lake, out of Keswick Dam and then travels down the state of California into the Sacramento Area. We fish the “top section” which is usually from Anderson, CA up to Redding, CA. It all depends on the time of year but you can expect to have an amazing float with plenty of fish to be had. One of the best rivers to catch football sized wild rainbow trout in the lower 48! This place is a trout factory. These fish pull hard. There are many who say that these trout pull as hard, if not harder, than Alaskan rainbows. It is not uncommon to catch plenty of 18″+ fish in a day.
- North-Central California
COME FOR THE FISH, STAY FOR THE FEELING
Sac
Flight
Closest Airports:
Redding (RDD) – 15 mins to the river
Sacramento (SMF) – 2.5 hrs drive
Pro Tip:
Fly into Sacramento for the best rental car options and scenic drive up I-5.
If you're short on time, Redding gets you closest to the action—fast.
Hotel
Where to Stay:
We recommend Gaia Hotel & Spa, Oxford Suites Redding or Sheraton Redding for comfort and easy access to the water.
Roughin’ it? Try a cozy Airbnb near Anderson or Cottonwood. Ask us—we've got favorites. Please reference Taco Fly Co. When booking with the Gaia Hotel & Spa for a discount We also have other local discounts with some of the hotels in the area so please reach out to us if you need help on finding a place to stay.
Crush Rainbows & Catch Vibes on the Lower Sac
- Lower Sacramento River
chase steelhead on the fly
Book
Float the legendary Lower Sacramento River with Taco Fly Co. and experience one of the best year-round fly fishing destinations in the lower 48. This wild trout factory flows out of Shasta Lake through Keswick Dam and down into the Sacramento Valley, offering epic float trips from Redding to Anderson, CA. Known for producing hard-fighting, football-sized wild rainbow trout, the Lower Sac delivers consistent action—with plenty of fish over 18 inches and seasonal chances to hook steelhead on the fly, especially around September. Whether you’re chasing trout in winter or summer, this river fishes hot all year. Full-day trips include lunch, drinks, rods, reels, and flies, while half-day options offer the essentials minus lunch. Need help with lodging? We’ve got local hotel discounts. Book your float today and get ready for a guided fly fishing experience that’s as unforgettable as the views.
ALL YEAR ROUND fishery
- A full day is usually 7-8 hours. This trip includes lunch, drinks, flies, fly rods, and reels.
- A half day is usually 4-5 hours. Half days do not include lunch but do include drinks, flies, fly rods, and reels. It is suggested that you bring snacks during a half day trip.
- View the calendar here for dates that are available for booking.
- Please specify the desired dates of your trip in the notes during checkout OR contact Taco Fly Co. at [email protected] or at 408-838-6047 after the line item is paid for to schedule a day.
- A confirmation email with the trip details will be sent once a date is selected. If no date is selected, Taco Fly Co. will reach out to you to confirm a date for booking.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This is not redeemable for articles of clothing or accessories
- Can be changed to the Trinity River
- No discounts can be applied to this purchase
- Refundable 30 days before a selected date
