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5/25 -- FAIR

"Seems like the fishing has been great one day, then tough the next. Knowing were to be near the end of the day is critical for those drifting the river. Are you drifting the river? Insect hatches have been great. Caddis, PMDs, Golden Stones and Little Yellow Sallies can be observed all day. The late afternoon, early evening fishing has been best. Results will vary."

5/18 -- VERY GOOD

"Flows are up to 10,200 CFS. The Lower Sacramento is fishing is great. The rainbows are just starting to key on summertime caddis flies like Poopahs, Birds Nests. Goldenstone patterns are great choice."

5/11 -- VERY GOOD

"The warm weather has the summer caddis (Hydropsyche) hatching in force and the fish have responded with aggressive feeding starting in the late morning and continuing into early evening. At current flows wading opportunities are very limited." Comments on Kiene's.

4/13 -- GOOD

"The murky water conditions we have been experiencing on the Lower Sacramento River have cleared. Flows out of Keswick continue to be very low and fishable @ 3610 cfs with no scheduled releases at this time. Another small storm pulse is predicted by the National Weather Service for the next two days with warm sunny days returning for the weekend. The fishing continues to be good to very good."
Latest:
http://www.shastatrout.com/lower-sacramento-river-clears-fly-fishing-guides-report-good-angling
http://www.fishfirst.com/whandwn_current.html
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.html#lowersac
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26802

4/6 -- VERY GOOD

Wednesday: "hooked well over 30 fish- upward of 40. We had 4 'double hook-ups' and landed fish to 20." "Fishing has been insane between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM."
Latest:
http://bethefly.com/rivers-we-fish/lower-sacramento-river/
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports

3/30 -- FAIR

From 3/27: "Decided to quit while we were ahead and not go out today. Yesterday was pretty good, so we'll leave it at that. Winds to 40 mph are expected today, as well as pretty decent rainfall amounts. Rain is in the forecast forthe next 4-5 days....."
Latest:
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports

3/23 -- GOOD

"River conditions are low at 3,360 cubic feet per second. Great conditions for wade fishing ! River color is off, but fishing has been steady." "Just when we thought the Lower Sac would slow down for a few days – she came through in spades, yet again." "Did a 2 mile float and a buddy and I hooked around 30 fish." Here's the buddy's account -- with lots of photos and a video.
Latest 3/22:
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.shastatrout.com/lower-sacramento-river-fly-fishing-guide-anthony-carruesco-reports

3/16 -- GOOD

No reports since the rainy weather. Flows jumped 800 CFS Thursday.
Latest 3/13:
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.shastatrout.com/upper-and-lower-sacramento-river-guide-reports

3/9 -- VERY GOOD

"An early spring and low flows have brought out good spring hatches. Good reports of rainbows over 20.”"
Latest 3/7:
http://www.fishfirst.com/whandwn_current.html
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports (3/5)

3/2 -- VERY GOOD

"exceptional bite and incredible spring like weather. Hatches are running weeks early, with the famed blizzard spring caddis coming off on the sunny afternoons. Trophy Rainbows are stacked in pods on the upper drifts on their annual migration to spawn." "I'm expecting decent caddis hatches and good fishing [this weekend]." Weather may have altered conditions somewhat. Flows down to 4500 CFS (vs 5800 avg).
Latest 2/28:
http://www.shastatrout.com/fishing-reports
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports (2/27)

2/24 -- VERY GOOD

"Saw dry fly action again today... it's been happening in a few select spots almost every day right now." "River conditions are stellar. The springtime caddis have been hatching daily and we are experiencing good to great fly fishing. We expect the fishing on the Sac to remain great through spring! Pick a day and go fish the Lower Sac!" Flows up to 5000 CFS (from 4000 Tuesday, vs. 6000 avg).
Latest 2/22:
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports

2/17 -- GOOD

The fishing has been great! The springtime caddis are popping off the river, delivering crazed rainbows
Latest 2/13:
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports

2/9 -- GOOD

"...temps are supposed to hit 70*F on Thursday. This will result in some excellent caddis hatches on the Lower Sac, so fishing should be pretty good." "We are just starting to see those spring-time caddis (Brachycentrus). " Flows jumped from 3100 to 4000 CFS Wednesday (vs. 6500 avg).
Latest 2/6:
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac (2/4)

2/3 -- GOOD

"The fishing has been mostly good with a few fair reports floating around over the past week." 3800 CFS (vs 6700 avg).
Latest 1/31:
http://bethefly.com/rivers-we-fish/lower-sacramento-river/
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac

1/27 -- GOOD

"Current weather will muddy the river below Anderson, but overall this is what we needed to put the fish on the bite." "Good reports coming out of the lower river." 4100 CFS (vs 6200 avg).
Latest 1/26:
http://www.fishfirst.com/whandwn_current.html
http://bethefly.com/rivers-we-fish/lower-sacramento-river/
http://albrownsguideservice.blogspot.com/ (1/24)
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports (1/24)

1/20 -- FAIR

"The fishing has been great one day and tough the next!" "The rain should bring water temps up a little and improve the fishing!" 4500 CFS (vs 6100 avg).
Latest 1/19:
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac (1/18)
http://bethefly.com/rivers-we-fish/lower-sacramento-river/ (1/18)

1/13 -- VERY GOOD

"...hammered fish today. We absolutely crushed 'em." "The fishing has been great!" 4750 CFS (vs 6000 avg).
Latest 1/9:
http://www.lowersactrout.com/fishing_reports
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#lowersac (1/7)

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