What flies are hatching on the Fall River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Fall River include Pale Morning Dun, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Fall River?

The Fall River is running at 876 CFS at the Pit River below Pit No. 1 PH (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Fall River fishable today?

Fall River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 876 CFS at the Pit River below Pit No. 1 PH (proxy) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Fall River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Fall River — Pit River below Pit No. 1 PH (proxy)

Unfishable

876CFS

Discharge

4.98ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.54 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

77°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph26.54 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

90° / 55°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

91° / 51°

Sat

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Mainly clear

91° / 57°

Sun

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Drizzle

95° / 54°

0.02"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 876 CFS · HEXAGENIA at peak — massive evening dry-fly emergence on the lower flats. PMDs continue. Tricos

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Fall River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Fall River · July · Summer

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JanDec

HEXAGENIA at peak — massive evening dry-fly emergence on the lower flats. PMDs continue. Tricos (size 22-24) early morning.

PMDTrico

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About Fall River

Fall River is one of California's premier spring creek fisheries — a slow, gin-clear spring-fed river flowing through the Fall River Valley in Shasta County. Wild rainbow trout up to 20 inches hold in weedy flats, accessible primarily by float tube or pram. Fly fishing only, catch-and-release.

Pale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveCaddisMidgeTricoHexagenia

Regulations

Wild Trout Program waters. Fly fishing ONLY, artificial flies only, single barbless hook, catch-and-release ONLY. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Fall River with more confidence.