Fly Fishing Middle Fork Feather River
About The River
The Wild and Scenic Middle Feather River begins in the Sierra Valley where head water streams gather. From here it flows unimpeded to Oroville Reservoir. Designated a Wild and Scenic river in 1967, the Middle Feather is unrivaled in its scenic beauty. Tumbling through rugged canyons, tall pines and meandering through verdant meadows, the river is home to wild rainbow trout and brown trout. These fish are eager to eat a well presented fly. Abundant hatches and lack of pressure make the Middle Feather River a great fly fishing destination.
Trophy Trout
We fish for rainbows and browns here. They range from 6” to 20+” with most in the 10-14” range. The rainbows are natives to the river while the browns were planted at one time and now are a self sustaining wild population. We fish year round on the Middle Feather with the most popular season being summer. The river fishes well throughout the year, but most of the larger fish are caught during fall winter and spring seasons.
Guided Trips
The section of river that we guide is from Clio to the Red Bridge near Quincy. Good access to the river is available from Clio to Mohawk, as well as Two Rivers and Camp Layman. A couple of forest roads provide access between Sloat and Red Bridge. All fly fishing here is done while walking and wading. It is not uncommon to do a bit of hiking between spots.
Fishing Season
Early season fishing can be good to great depending on the water year. Streamers account for the largest trout caught in the spring. Prolific hatches mark early summer season with dry fly fishing at its finest. By mid July in most years, the river warms up to the point that we can no longer safely practice catch and release. When this occurs I stop fishing here until water temps drop in the fall. Cool crisp mornings and brilliant colors await the fly fisherman in the fall.
Middle Fork Feather River Fishing Reports
Check out our fishing adventures in the Middle Feather River. Stay up to date on water levels, conditions, and fish activity!
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Fishing Report 9-9-24
Truckee River Summer is fading on the Truckee, but the fishing remains solid as I write this fishing report. The… Read more
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Fishing Report 8-29-24
Middle Fork Feather River The recent cooler, fall like weather has the Middle Fork Feather River back in shape after… Read more
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Fishing Report 7-11-24
Middle Feather River It has happened way earlier than expected; water temps are now too warm to safely catch and… Read more
