Virtually every technique known is employed in the quest for these fish. If you are fishing an area for the first time, you'll have greater success by hiring calling one of the Northern California Fishing Guides who are familiar with the area and proficient with the angling methods required.

Whatever your choice, fly fishing or sportfishing, you will probably want to do some research about guides and charter services before you arrive in the Redding area. We've provided some experienced and reputable companies for you to contact. These guides are knowledgeable and helpful and some even offer rods and reels and whatever else you need for a great day fishing.

Fishing Guides and Stores

The Fly Shop, 4140 Churn Creek Road, (520)-222-3555.

AA Outdoor Adventures: Guided Fishing Trips on the Sacramento River and Shasta Lake. They provide all the equipment. Click here to find out more about their services.

Jack Trout Fly Fishing: Offers Guided Fly Fishing Trips on the Upper and Lower Sacramento River. Click here to find out more about their services.

California Steelhead Fishing - Every winter thousands of ocean going Rainbow Trout leave the Pacific ocean and return to California rivers and creeks where they were born, making California the ideal winter steelhead destination 

Tightline Connection: Guided drift boat fishing trips on Sacramento and Trinity Rivers for wild rainbows, browns, steelhead, and salmon. Click here to find out more about their services.

Trinity River Guide Service: Guides for Drift-Boat & Fly-Fishing Trips Since 1985. Click here to find out more about their services.

Hank Mautz Professional Guide Service: Sacramento, Feather and Trinity Rivers & Shasta Lake. (530) 365-8140

Dan Hamilton: Salmon & Trout Fishing on the Sacramento & Feather Rivers. All tackle and bait supplied. (530) 347-5156

Bob's Guide Service: (530) 222-8058

Vaughn's Sportig Goods in Burney: (530) 335-2381

Trinity Fly Shop, Weaverville: Bait and Tackle and general information on fishing in the Trinity area. (530) 623-6757