Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report - June 14, 2026
SACRAMENTO RIVER
ReportJUN 14 — 21, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
70–108°F
Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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USGS gauge data is unavailable for this report date; fish conditions based on the most recent guide reports. The Lower Sacramento is running at approximately 11,500 CFS with excellent clarity, while the Upper Sacramento sits near 570 CFS and 54°F — both rivers are in outstanding shape with prolific hatches and actively feeding trout.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs - Tan & Brown #6
#6
Higa's SOS - Black #16
#16
Duracell Jig B/L #12
#12
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Chubby Chernobyl Purple #6
#6
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12
Tungsten Dart Red #12
#12
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16
Bionic Hopper - Tan #12
#12
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Morning Dun (PMD) | #18–20 | High — hatching daily on Lower Sac | Midday through evening |
| Caddis (Little Brown/Tan) | #16–20 | High — consistent evening hatches on both rivers | Late afternoon through dusk |
| Yellow Sally (Little Yellow Stonefly) | #14–16 | Moderate–High — newly active, nymphs and adults on Lower Sac | Afternoon into evening |
| Golden Stonefly | #6–8 | Moderate — just starting to peak on Upper Sac | Morning (adults on rocks); evening emergence |
| Flying Ants / Terrestrials | #14–18 | Low–Moderate — in the mix on Upper Sac with summer heat building | Midday to afternoon |
| Midges / Chironomids | #20–24 | Low — background hatch, fills gaps between major hatches | Early morning and overcast periods |
Best Time Window
- Early morning (6:00–9:00 AM) — coolest water temps, aggressive pre-heat feeding on both rivers
- Late afternoon to dusk (5:00–8:00 PM) — peak PMD, Yellow Sally, and caddis hatch activity; best dry fly opportunity of the day
- Overcast or shaded canyon sections midday — nymph deep runs with heavy tungsten patterns when surface activity pauses
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith highs pushing 104–108°F this weekend, heat management is everything — for you and the fish. Fish the first two hours of daylight when water temps are coolest and trout are most aggressive, then take a midday break and return for the evening hatch window starting around 5 PM when PMDs, Yellow Sallies, and caddis all come off together. On the Lower Sac, focus your indicator nymphing on the shaded side of the river and target the 3–5 foot depth zone where fish stack up to intercept drifting nymphs. On the Upper Sac, work the bank tight with a big stonefly dry — the fish are looking up and they'll come from depth to eat a well-placed fly.
Main Species
Rainbow Trout
Chinook Salmon
Steelhead
