PF Guide Service Hunting & Fishing in North California is a nature-loving guide service that has one main goal: to makes sure all their guests have an incredible and memorable time with them! With access to a whole host of NorCal's famous rivers
- Trips from:US $600
Make 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 $600Trophy Catcher Guide Service
Granite BaySpend the day with Trophy Catcher Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Granite Bay! Your guide for the day is Captain Rudy, which means you'll tap into years of knowledge and experience. Expect to target Rainbow Trout and King Salmon.
"Captain Rudy provided an outstanding experience from start to finish." — Vallari,Trips from:US $500Orland 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 $600Jacob Frye's Guide Service invites you to make the journey to Anderson, California, for the chance to explore the mighty Sacramento River.
"Jacob was great, making my nervous Dad feel at ease, happy, comfortable." — Andra, CATrips from:US $550If you're ready to have fun fishing in Lakehead, look no further than Jacob Frye's Guide Service - Shasta.
"A buddy and I booked this trip to celebrate a birthday. We headed over to the boat launch early where we met up with his partner." — Sonny,Trips from:US $450Out Cast Guide Service
OlivehurstOut Cast Guide Service takes you fishing around the scenic waterways of Northern California. Be it the Sacramento River, Feather River, the delta, or numerous lakes and water bodies scattered, you’ll likely have a productive day on the water.
"I booked this trip for my husband’s birthday. It was a lot of fun." — Alicia, CaliforniaTrips from:US $1,200Orland Outfitters – Striped Bass
MeridianOrland Outfitters – Striped Bass is located in Meridian and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. Mike will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing.
"Mike was friendly, knowledgeable & provided a great experience!" — Michelle,Trips from:US $600Orland Outfitters – Trout/Steelhead
Red BluffOrland Outfitters LLC invites you to enjoy a lovely fishing experience out of Red Bluff, California.
Trips from:US $600
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Fishing in Sacramento River
The Sacramento River, stretching over 400 miles through Northern California, stands as one of the state's premier freshwater fishing destinations. Known as 'The Nile of the West,' its diverse ecosystems support year-round angling for trophy-sized species, including Chinook Salmon—with all four distinct runs present—alongside hard-fighting Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Striped Bass, and White Sturgeon. The Upper River's crystal-clear currents near Redding offer world-class fly fishing for wild trout, while the Lower River's deep pools near Sacramento yield massive salmon and aggressive bass.
From the rugged wilderness stretches around Douglas City to the fertile Delta estuaries, the river accommodates every style of fishing. Expert-guided drift boat trips unlock prime spots for consistent 17'+ trout, while kayak anglers explore secluded backwaters teeming with bass and catfish. With specialized charters available in Sacramento, Anderson, and Redding, anglers access proven techniques for each season: spring Striped Bass blitzes, summer salmon trolling, and winter sturgeon battles in the brackish reaches.
This legendary fishery combines accessibility with raw wilderness—urban piers minutes from downtown Sacramento feed into remote Class II rapids where wild steelhead thrash. Whether chasing 20-inch rainbows on Euro-nymph rigs or drifting bait for 50-pound sturgeon, the Sacramento delivers unmatched variety. Its reliable flows from Shasta Dam sustain thriving insect hatches and deep holding lies, making every mile a potential trophy encounter.









