The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

I'm a new guy to the board who is getting more hardcore about fly fishing. For many years I've fished the upper-upper Klamath, meaning Keno dam to California side. A few side trips to the upper Sac, McCloud, Pit, etc. but for the most part a couple weeks/year trout fishing the Klamath gave me my fix of solitude and fly fishing.

Recently, I have gotten more into it and even started tying my own flies. I was wondering if I was passing thru Redding in the winter if there were good access spots to wade for trout or maybe dump my Kayak in and float a couple miles (staying away from bridge work and if I can find a ride back up, LOL). I dont know what flow levels are optimum for easy access either. I guess I need to stop in the Flyshop and ask too. Thanks in advance for any input.

Golfish,

Checking the local fly shop for info is a fine idea. The Fly Shop is pretty free with reasonable amounts of info.

You can access the Lower Sac at the Posse Grounds next to Turtle Bay, or near the Market St Bridge, or upstream of the Market St Bridge, and numerous other places.

Wade carefully.

I am a kayaker, and have pontooned the Lower Sac from Posse Grounds to Bonnyview a couple of times. I would not try it now - the construction at the two bridges makes it too dicey, unless you are a top notch waterman. I don't think anyone has drowned there this year [yet], but approach that carefully.

Bonnyview to Anderson City Park ought to be doable, BUT a lot of days there are not many gravel bars to stand on, and flycasting while paddling is at least beyond my capabilities. Not enough hands.

Good luck, and let us know how you do.....