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Pit RiverPit River below PH5 near Dana

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24-Hr Pressure

25.79 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FOvercast
Wind 11 mph25.79 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

73° / 48°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

76° / 52°

Wed

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Overcast

72° / 60°

Thu

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Clear sky

81° / 50°

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

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🪰 Hatch Calendar

Pit River · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

SALMONFLY at peak — big-bug dry-fly fishing for trophy browns. Golden Stones (size 6-8). PMDs (size 16-18). Caddis evenings.

PMDCaddis

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About Pit River

The Pit River below Lake Britton is a classic Northern California tailwater — fast, rocky, and loaded with large wild brown and rainbow trout. PG&E powerhouses control flows between the reservoirs, creating consistent temperatures year-round. Wading is technical; the basalt canyon requires careful footing.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

General season regulations apply. California Sport Fishing License required. Check current CDFW regulations for bag and size limits.