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 1,040 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 rated marginal right now. Flow is 1,040 CFS at the Pit River below Pit No. 1 PH (proxy) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Fall River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

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

Marginal

1,040CFS

Discharge

5.28ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 43 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.43 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

56°FClear sky

Wind 1 mph26.43 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

85° / 45°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

70° / 48°

Wed

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Overcast

61° / 46°

Thu

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Rain

57° / 48°

0.55"

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: 1,040 CFS · BWOs returning strong

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Fall River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning strong (size 18-20). PMDs tapering. Cool air triggers excellent hatches in the meadows.

Blue-Winged OlivePMD

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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.