Trip brief · Fall River
How to go fish the Fall River
The months we list for the Fall River are May, June, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — October
Blue-winged Olive#18-22
Sparkle Dun BWO
Midge#20-24
Access
Cal Trout Island Road Bridge Access
41.020, -121.530parking
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park Area
41.010, -121.650parking
Tule River Confluence
40.980, -121.470
Highway 299 Bridge
41.030, -121.550parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Fly fishing only, single barbless hooks, catch-and-release required on the Cal Trout wild trout section from the Tule River confluence to Spring Creek Bridge. No gas motors allowed through Cal Trout access. California fishing license required. Open year-round. Bank access extremely limited due to private ownership — watercraft required for most fishing. Check CDFW regulations for current restrictions.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Fall River page →