Trinity River - Burnt Ranch - California
Fly Fishing River Report & Conditions
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch - Water Flow Chart
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch - Weather report & radar
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch - General hatch chart
| Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Midges | Midday | 18-22 | Griffith’s Gnat, Zebra Midge |
| Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive | |
| Winter Stoneflies | Afternoon | 6-12 | Black and Tan | |
| February | Midges | Midday | 18-22 | Griffith’s Gnat, Zebra Midge |
| Winter Stoneflies | Afternoon | 6-12 | Black and Tan | |
| March | Midges | Midday | 18-22 | Griffith’s Gnat, Zebra Midge |
| Winter Stoneflies | Morning | 6-12 | Black and Tan | |
| Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| April | Winter Stoneflies | Morning | 6-12 | Black and Tan |
| Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive | |
| May | Winter Stoneflies | Morning | 6-12 | Black and Tan |
| Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| Mayflies | Afternoon | 12-18 | Adams | |
| June | PMDs | Morning | 14-16 | Yellow Sally |
| Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| Stoneflies | Afternoon | 6-10 | Golden Stone | |
| July | Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis |
| August | Terrestrials | Midday | 8-12 | Ants, Beetles, Hoppers |
| Caddis | Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| Stoneflies | Afternoon | 6-10 | Golden Stone | |
| September | Terrestrials | Midday | 8-12 | Ants, Beetles, Hoppers |
| Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive | |
| October | Terrestrials | Midday | 8-12 | Ants, Beetles, Hoppers |
| Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive | |
| October Caddis | Evening | 8-12 | Elk Hair Caddis, October Caddis Pupa | |
| November | Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive |
| Midges | Midday | 18-22 | Griffith’s Gnat, Zebra Midge | |
| December | Baetis | Afternoon | 18-22 | Blue Wing Olive |
| Midges | Midday | 18-22 | Griffith’s Gnat, Zebra Midge |
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch Access Points
Trinity River in Burnt Ranch, California, boasts excellent spots for fly fishing. Following are the best access points for unforgettable angling adventure:
- Pigeon Point: Easily accessible with a well-maintained parking lot. The section downstream of the access point is particularly productive.
- Cedar Flat: Famed for excellent fall Salmon and Steelhead fishing opportunities, it’s best visited in late summer or early autumn.
- Lewiston Dam: Tailwater fishery providing superb year-round fishing. Additionally, it is stocked with rainbow trout throughout the year.
- Del Loma: This area offers great fly fishing spots, especially for those looking for Steelhead runs.
- Steel Bridge: Popular recreational area with convenient access to numerous fishing points along the river.
- Indian Creek: Just below Douglas City, this area hosts a great deal of Steelhead and has camping amenities too.
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch Fishing Spots
The Trinity River in Burnt Ranch provides some of the best spots for fly fishing, housing a variety of fish such as rainbow trout, brown trout, steelhead, and chinook salmon. Here is a list of top spots to check out while you’re there:
- Pigeon Point: It is considered a fishing hub. It has deep pools and swift runs that fly fishers love.
- Lewiston Lake: Although not exactly the river, this lake is connected to it and it’s loaded with trout that grow 1-2 inches a month.
- Hawkins Bar: Ideal for catching steelheads. It’s less crowded which can lead to a peaceful and successful day of fishing.
- Cedar Flat: An excellent spot for Rainbow trout, mainly accessible only by boat or trail.
- Del Loma: Known for its high number of salmon, making it an exciting place for angling enthusiasts.
Trinity River – Burnt Ranch Local Fish Species
- Chinook Salmon: These are the largest and most desired fish in Trinity River due to their size. They usually appear during late summer and fall.
- Coho Salmon: Coho salmon, also known as Silver salmon, are smaller than Chinook but still a main target for most anglers.
- Steelhead Trout: Winter steelhead run from late December to March while summer steelhead run from July to early October.
- Brown Trout: This fish is not native but is now abundant and provides good fishing in the Trinity River.
- Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout are often targeted by fly-fishermen due to their distinctive red slash under their lower jaws.
- Rainbow Trout: Another popular target, Rainbow Trout are abundant and active throughout the year.
- Shad: Shad appear in large numbers during the summer, making them a popular target.
- White Sturgeon: These behemoths are sporadically caught in the Trinity, making for an exciting surprise catch for fly fishermen.
About the Trinity River – Burnt Ranch
The Trinity River, particularly the Burnt Ranch area, boasts an engaging history filled with both natural wonder and human development. The river itself, over 710 miles long, has served as a critical life-source for the region’s earliest inhabitants, the Native American Wintu tribes.
- Founded during the Gold Rush era, Burnt Ranch obtained its name when a settlers’ construction was destroyed by a fire.
- Despite early setbacks, Burnt Ranch blossomed into a thriving mining community. Nowadays, it has become a haven for recreational activities such as fishing, rafting, and wildlife spotting.
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