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Fly Fishing Middle Fork Feather River
California
The Middle Fork Feather River is almost 100 miles long. It
drains one of the most rugged parts of the northern
Sierra Nevada Range. It's formed in a large basin that's
surrounded by mountains called the Sierra Valley
Channels by the confluence of several small streams, the
largest of which is Little Last Chance Creek.
Further downstream, the river leaves the Sierra Valley to
enter a gorge downstream in the Plumas National Forest.
It picks up the water from more tributary streams in this
area including Nelson Creek, Onion Valley Creek, Bear
Creek, Willow Creek and the North Fork Middle Feather
River.
The Middle Fork Feather River continues through another
canyon to join the South Branch Middle Fork Feather
River. Below there, the river flows into Lake Oroville.
Below the tailwater of Oroville Dam, the river eventually
flows into the Sacramento River.
From the Sloat upstream, the Middle Fork Feather River
is accessible from highway #89. It's stocked in this area
and easy to fish but the best fishing takes place below
Sloat. Fly fishing Middle Fork Feather River requires
some effort in this area, but it's worth it. The river flows
into a canyon that's difficult to access but has plenty of
wild, rainbow trout and some nice brown trout. It can be
accessed at La Porte Road at one point but other than
that, you can count on making some long hikes to reach
the best water. The river in this area consist of large
pools connected by long runs and riffles of fast water.
The river has a few nice hatches of stoneflies, mayflies
and caddisflies. Terrestrials also work during the Summer.
Seasons:
The season is follows the general California Trout Fishing
Season.
Spring:
The spring part of the season is usually very short
because of runoff. Fly fishing Middle Fork Feather River
is usually tough on most Spring days.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time to fish the river starting as
soon as runoff ends which is usually in late June. In late
Summer, the river is best fished early and late.
Fall:
Early Fall can also be good.
Middle Fork Feather River - Gear, Tackle and Trout
Flies
California
The Middle Fork Feather River is almost 100 miles long. It
drains one of the most rugged parts of the northern
Sierra Nevada Range. It's formed in a large basin that's
surrounded by mountains called the Sierra Valley
Channels by the confluence of several small streams, the
largest of which is Little Last Chance Creek.
Further downstream, the river leaves the Sierra Valley to
enter a gorge downstream in the Plumas National Forest.
It picks up the water from more tributary streams in this
area including Nelson Creek, Onion Valley Creek, Bear
Creek, Willow Creek and the North Fork Middle Feather
River.
The Middle Fork Feather River continues through another
canyon to join the South Branch Middle Fork Feather
River. Below there, the river flows into Lake Oroville.
Below the tailwater of Oroville Dam, the river eventually
flows into the Sacramento River.
From the Sloat upstream, the Middle Fork Feather River
is accessible from highway #89. It's stocked in this area
and easy to fish but the best fishing takes place below
Sloat. Fly fishing Middle Fork Feather River requires
some effort in this area, but it's worth it. The river flows
into a canyon that's difficult to access but has plenty of
wild, rainbow trout and some nice brown trout. It can be
accessed at La Porte Road at one point but other than
that, you can count on making some long hikes to reach
the best water. The river in this area consist of large
pools connected by long runs and riffles of fast water.
The river has a few nice hatches of stoneflies, mayflies
and caddisflies. Terrestrials also work during the Summer.
Seasons:
The season is follows the general California Trout Fishing
Season.
Spring:
The spring part of the season is usually very short
because of runoff. Fly fishing Middle Fork Feather River
is usually tough on most Spring days.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time to fish the river starting as
soon as runoff ends which is usually in late June. In late
Summer, the river is best fished early and late.
Fall:
Early Fall can also be good.
Middle Fork Feather River - Gear, Tackle and Trout
Flies
| Type of Stream Tailwater Species Rainbow Trout (wild and stocked) Brown Trout (wild and stocked) Size Medium to Large Location Northern Sierras Nearest Towns Beckwourth Sloat Oroville Season Last Sat. of April to November 15 Access: Easy to Difficult, depending on the section Non-Resident License State of California Weather National Weather Service Link Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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Middle Fork
Feather River
California
Feather River
California
Photo Courtesy Steven Lamb
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Superb Five or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Superb Five or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped via Priority Mail. |