Dunsmuir City Parkon Upper Sacramento River
River flow last 30 days
What's working on Upper Sacramento River
- 01The Upper Sacramento River is at a moderate flow of 205 cfs.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are the main hatch, especially on overcast days.
- 03October Caddis are also a significant fall hatch, attracting larger trout.
- 04Midge activity remains consistent subsurface.
- 05Target slower seams, deep pockets, and pool tails.
- 06Consider a dry-dropper rig for selective BWO feeders or streamers for deeper holding fish.
What to tie on at Dunsmuir City Park
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Stimulator (Yellow)
This large attractor dry fly effectively imitates golden stoneflies or larger terrestrials, drawing aggressive strikes from trout in the faster waters of the Upper Sacramento River during summer.
Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Large stonefly nymphs are year-round residents of the Upper Sac's rocky substrate. In winter, this serves as an excellent 'anchor' fly to get a midge dropper down into the strike zone of deep pools.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
A classic summer dry fly, essential for matching the abundant caddis activity during warm summer evenings on the Upper Sacramento River.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, making it excellent for stripping or swinging through deeper pools and runs to target aggressive trout.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most prolific and consistent food source in the Upper Sacramento during February. Black or red versions in sizes 18-22 are essential for winter nymphing rigs.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.
Tactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig
Caddis are actively emerging in spring, and this pattern is highly recommended for targeting larger fish on undercut banks.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially in the colder spring flows.
California season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.