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FEATURED REPORTS - March 2026

Good reports from the Spotted Bass factory this week!

Shasta Lake

by THE FLY SHOP

Report Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Fishing conditions: Good Report: Good reports from the Spotted Bass factory this week! Fish are moving into shallower water and the fishing has improved quite a bit. Fish the Pit or Squaw arms for the good numbers. Dark Float n' Flies fished...

Winter is over on the Truckee River

Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service

Report Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Well, Winter is over on the Truckee River. I'm sure we'll still get some weather this Spring, but man, this is crazy. 70's about everyday in Truckee. Needless to say the fishing is pretty darn good. Skwalla's, early caddis, march browns, blue...

The flows on the Little Truckee are holding around 125 CFS

Little Truckee River

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

Report Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

The flows on the Little Truckee are holding around 125 CFS, which is right around average for this time of year. The flows coming out of Boca and into the main river are completely shut off to fill the reservoir...

The Fly Shop Reports

for Tuesday, March 24th

Hat Creek: As the weather warms and the days get longer, Hat will be a good option to check out
Sacramento River - Lower: The river is beginning to fish just like it should in spring!
McCloud River: Clarity is excellent throughout the system
Trinity River: The flows are definitely manageable through Friday
Sacramento River - Upper: Flows are just above 1,000 CFS at the lake and the river is warming
Shasta Lake: Good reports from the Spotted Bass factory this week!

Trout Creek Outfitters Reports

for Saturday, March 21st

Little Truckee River: The flows on the Little Truckee are holding around 125 CFS
Truckee River: The rainbows on the Truckee have mostly entered spawn-mode at this point

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Saturday, March 21st

Metolius River: Metolius River Report
Crooked River: The Crooked River is our little gem this year
Fall River: Fall River Fishing Report
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes has some opportunity but watch higher flows below Bend
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in the Maupin area is a great place to be fishing this week
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River continues to see a large release of water from Cougar Reservoir
North Twin Lake: Good fishing at North on black leeches
Chickahominy Reservoir: Fishing is off to a banging start
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir is also fishing well

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