Orland Outfitters welcomes you to Chico, California and invites you on a fun and enjoyable fishing trip on the beautiful Sacramento River.
"Mike made sure we got on some salmon, I can’t recommend Orland Outfitters enough." — Timothy,
- Trips from:US $600
Fryesfishing
Corning: 26 min drive from ChicoFryefishing specializes in putting together trips to meet your schedule and budget. Based out of Anderson, California, he launches from various locations from Redding to Colusa that all hold a great number of fish.
"had a fun day on the river. didn't get the fish were after but the gide tried his best to put us on fish and was grate company to fish with." — Ryan,Trips from:US $600Jacob Frye's Guide Service – Colusa
Colusa: 55 min drive from ChicoMake some memories in Colusa and go fishing with Jacob Frye's Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jacob is prepared to put you on fish.
Trips from:US $600Northern California Guide Service – Redding
Red Bluff: 51 min drive from ChicoFishing has always been a passion of Captain Robert Weese.
"It was a lot of fun fishing with Robert on the feather river." — Steven,Trips from:US $550Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff
Red Bluff: 50 min drive from ChicoIt's time to book a trip with Northern California Guide Service.
"Kids had fun, saw birds, otters, and fish!" — David,Trips from:US $550Shaun's Guide Service –Feather and Sac rivers
Oroville: 35 min drive from ChicoThere's a fish with your name on it in Oroville and Shaun's Guide Service will help you catch it! Captain Shaun will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of sportfishing experience.
"More experience than a kingfisher. great story’s, and most of all good fishing." — Victor,Trips from:US $600Northern California Guide Service – Colusa
Colusa: 52 min drive from ChicoAre you ready for an awesome fishing adventure? Then you need to book a trip with Northern California Guide Service. With decades of experience under his belt, Captain Robert Weese will make sure you have an excellent day out with him.
"went out in the afternoon and landed so many fish my arms were exhausted by the end of the trip." — Joe,Trips from:US $550Collins Lake, or Bullards Bar Reservoir
Oregon House: 57 min drive from ChicoRunning angling trips out of Oregon House, Shaun's Guide Service invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Capt.
Trips from:US $400Fish Cal Kellogg Guide Service
Collins Lake: 1 hr drive from ChicoCollins Lake Trout Fishing With Capt. Cal Kellogg Collins Lake has a trout with your name on it, so let Capt.
Trips from:US $350
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Fishing in Chico
Nestled in Northern California's fertile valleys, Chico serves as a gateway to world-class freshwater fishing adventures. The region is renowned for the mighty Sacramento River, which offers year-round opportunities for Rainbow Trout and Steelhead, with peak seasons bringing explosive action from spring through fall. These waters also host impressive runs of acrobatic American Shad and hard-fighting Chinook Salmon, creating diverse angling experiences.
Just northeast of Chico, Lake Almanor provides exceptional Brown and Rainbow Trout fishing amid stunning mountain scenery. The Sacramento River corridor near Chico features famed bank-fishing locations like the Chico Straits, where Striped Bass congregate seasonally. Anglers can also target Largemouth Bass, Sturgeon, Catfish, and Crappie across the interconnected waterways of Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park.
Professional charters leverage intimate knowledge of local currents and seasonal patterns, whether drifting the Sacramento's trophy trout sections or navigating Lake Almanor's productive coves. Guided trips cater to all skill levels, from fly-fishing enthusiasts pursuing wild Rainbows to families enjoying the Shad's aerial displays. With reliable catches and scenic landscapes, Chico delivers an authentic Northern California angling experience where every cast promises connection with thriving aquatic ecosystems.









