Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report - June 7, 2026
SACRAMENTO RIVER
ReportJUN 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
58–86°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Real-time USGS gauge data is currently unavailable for the Sacramento River; anglers should check flows locally before wading. Weather is favorable with mostly cloudy skies through Monday keeping water temps comfortable and BWO hatches active, before a sunny warm-up to 86°F arrives Tuesday.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
#12
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12
#12
Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs - Tan & Brown #6
#6
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Black Zebra Midge (TBH) #20
#20
Duracell Jig B/L #12
#12
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMD (Pale Morning Dun) | #14–16 | 🟢 Strong | Mid-morning through early afternoon |
| Caddis (Hydropsyche / Spotted Sedge) | #14–16 | 🟢 Strong | Midday through evening |
| Little Yellow Sally (Stonefly) | #14–16 | 🟡 Moderate | Morning & warmer afternoon periods |
| Golden Stonefly | #6–8 | 🟡 Building | Scattered; peaks late May–June |
| Baetis / Blue-Wing Olive | #18–22 | 🟡 Moderate | Evening & overcast windows |
| Chironomid / Midge | #18–22 | 🟢 Consistent | Early morning & low-light periods |
Best Time Window
- Early morning (6:00–9:00 AM) — Midge and stonefly nymph bite is strongest; low light keeps fish active in the shallows
- Mid-morning to early afternoon (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) — Peak PMD hatch window; look for rising fish in riffled runs and tailouts
- Late afternoon to dusk (5:00–8:00 PM) — Caddis and BWO activity peaks; evening caddis skitter triggers aggressive dry-fly takes
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith mostly cloudy skies holding through Monday, capitalize on the extended Baetis and PMD windows by positioning yourself in the slower tailouts and inside seams where trout can rise without fighting heavy current. As temperatures climb toward Tuesday's 86°F sunny forecast, shift your focus to early-morning midge and stonefly nymph drifts in shaded canyon reaches, then rest the water during the midday heat. Keep leaders long — 12 to 14 feet with a 5X or 6X tippet — to avoid spooking fish in the clear tailwater conditions typical of the lower Sac in June. If you hit a lull, a sculpin or rubber-legs pattern swung through the deeper slots can pull big fish that have gone off the nymph bite.
Main Species
Rainbow Trout
Chinook Salmon
Steelhead
