California Fishing Reports ยท Shasta Region
Fall River is a big spring creek in the Fall River Valley, with large, picky rainbows in slow, clear water best fished from a boat.
Looking for the latest Fall River, California river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Fall River.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the California fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
Fall River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Spring flows keep it steady and clear.
Small BWO and midge patterns on long leaders. Fish move to the deeper weed channels as the water cools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Fall River Valley, bring: JuJu Baetis #18-22, Zebra Midge #18-22, Parachute Adams #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Fall River details
| Access | Public boat access at the Island Road bridge and CalTrout access. Almost all the banks are private. |
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| Elevation | About 3,300 ft |
| Nearest town | Fall River Mills, California |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Wild rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Special trout rules apply. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 12 to 15 ft leaders, 6X to 7X tippet |
| Camping | Camping near McArthur-Burney Falls State Park |
| Kids | No. Boat-only water. |
| Good to know | Bring a small boat or hire a guide. Motors with low wakes only. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Check the season.
Spring
PMDs and BWOs.
Summer
Hex hatch and PMDs.
Fall
BWOs and quiet water.
How to get there
From Redding, take State Highway 299 east to Fall River Mills and McArthur.