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Feather River Low Flow Channel

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24-Hr Pressure

29.7 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

85°FOvercast
Wind 5 mph29.7 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Clear sky

92° / 59°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

93° / 63°

Wed

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Overcast

94° / 67°

Thu

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Clear sky

97° / 65°

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

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🪰 Hatch Calendar

Feather River Low Flow Channel · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

PMDs (size 16-18) mid-morning. Caddis evenings. Cold channel water keeps fish active in summer.

PMDCaddis

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About Feather River Low Flow Channel

The Feather River Low Flow Channel near Oroville is a PG&E-controlled fly fishing section designed to maintain flows for wild rainbow and brown trout below Thermalito Diversion Dam. The channel offers exceptional tailwater fishing in a managed setting with consistent, cool flows year-round. Access is managed through PG&E licensing agreements.

Pale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveCaddisMidge

Regulations

Wild Trout Program designation. Fly fishing ONLY, artificial flies only, catch-and-release ONLY on designated sections. PG&E-managed channel — verify current access and regulations with CDFW. California Sport Fishing License required.