Current River Conditions: And today we write another report stating that, in fact, the Lower Sacramento is fishing GREAT! But, not for everyone. There are some weird things going on out there on that big 'ol river. The fish are moving around, going in to full-on spawn mode. Not all the rainbows are focused on eating. Nudge, nudge, grin, grin. Experience and knowledge get the job done at this time of year more than any other.

KEEP IN MIND that at this time of year, lasting through much of May, the wild rainbow trout of the Lower Sac start to spawn, literally ensuring the future of the fishery. Sometimes it can be difficult to spot spawning beds. As a rule, if you can see the fish holding stubbornly in shallow water, they are spawning. There is plenty of good fishing to be found in the deeper runs of the Sac. Please, support the future of our fishery by simply avoiding the redds entirely. But, if you must, please go easy on them.