Feather River, CA
Why the Feather River for Steelhead? The Feather River is home to two prolific Steelhead runs, one in the Fall and the other in the Spring.
The steelhead follow the salmon into the river system. These steelhead are fueled by the high protein of the salmon spawn in the fall. At times these fish act like teenagers, eating with reckless abandon.
The Spring run comes in late March to early April. These fish are mavericks eating sculpins, mayflies, caddis’ and anything else they can get ahold of. These fish also feast on the high protein of the eggs during the Sacramento Sucker spawn.
The Feather River steelhead love to run and show off their aerobatic leaps, to the fly fisher. Whichever run you choose to fish they are equally fantastic.
The section that runs from Oroville (Oroville Dam) to Gridley, CA is known as the “Feather,” and it’s amazing.
The “Feather” fishing!
Steelhead
All year
March through June – caddis, mayflies, sculpins and the Sucker Spawn
October through December – egg-drop is on!
Drift boat trips are $550 per day, maximum of two anglers. Rods, reels, flies, leaders, and indicators are all inclusive, however wading gear is not. Riverside lunches (hot or cold) and beverages are provided. A 50% deposit is required to hold your date.
