Fishing Information

Welcome to the Best Fishing on Earth

Dunsmuir sits nestled in the Upper Sacramento River Canyon amid spruce, alder, maple, and pine trees. The river is a free-flowing stream hosting some of the world's best fishing. Whether you fly fish or use bait, you will find your days spent in the Upper Sac among your most memorable and most productive.

Upper Sacramento River Fishing Regulations

Click here for a printable map of fishing regulations.

Barbless Hooks

Required on the entire river and tributaries of the Upper Sacramento River except for the river and tributaries between Scarlett Way Bridge and the mouth of Soda Creek.

Artificial Lures

Any man-made fly or lure not including scented or artificial bait such as powerbait or eggs. Okay to use as long as barbless.

Fishing Limits

Within Catch and Keep boundaries only, you may use bait with a barbed hook and keep five trout per day with a maximum of ten trout in your possession. Possession includes trout in your refrigerator, freezer, ice chest, etc.

For complete regulations refer to the handbook titled "California Sport Fishing Regulations", found at most places where you purchase your fishing license.

For updated information:
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-4899

Fishing Guides

Dunsmuir Rod Company
5210 Florence Loop, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-4058
Email:

Established in 2000 and offering custom bamboo fly rods, bamboo rod building workshops, and quality fly fishing merchandise. Including books, tools, and accessories, high quality clothing and components to accompany your bamboo fly rod. We offer casting instruction as well as guide services.

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Fishing Equipment

Dunsmuir Hardware
5836 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-4539
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Dunsmuir's oldest retail business-Since 1894. Founded by Alexander Levy, Dunsmuir's first Mayor, and continuing today as a full service True Value Hardware store providing a wide variety of goods and services. Gold Panning Equipment, Model Railroads, Fishing Gear, Paint, Gardening Supplies, Housewares, Electronics, Hand & Powered Tools, and much more. An up-to-date inventory in a historic building surrounded by antique decor.

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Dunsmuir Rod Company
5210 Florence Loop, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-4058
Email:

Established in 2000 and offering custom bamboo fly rods, bamboo rod building workshops, and quality fly fishing merchandise. Including books, tools, and accessories, high quality clothing and components to accompany your bamboo fly rod. We offer casting instruction as well as guide services.

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Ted Fay Fly Shop
5732 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
Phone: (530) 235-2969
Email:

Come in an visit our new location downtown. Dunsmuir's oldest fly shop, named after the original owner, the legendary Ted Fay. Joe Kimsey and Bob Grace carry on Ted's tradition of tying unique and highly successful flies. They will advise you on some of the best fishing spots on the Upper Sac and can refer you to outstanding guides in the area.

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Fishing Reports from Local Experts

• Report from UpperSac.com
• Report from the Ted Fay Fly Shop

Upper Sacramento River Access

1. Ney Springs Creek
2. Cantara
3. Prospect Avenue
4. Scarlett Way Bridge
5. Dunsmuir City Park
6. I-5 Pool
7. Financial Avenue
8. Soda Creek
9. Castle Crags St. Park
10. Lower Sweetbrier
11. Conant
12. Sims
13. Gibson
14. Pollard Flat
15. LaMoine
16. McCardle Flat
17. Dog Creek