California
Sacramento River at Keswick
Location Snapshot
Sacramento River at Keswick is a regulated northern California tailwater below Keswick Dam, with broad main-channel habitat through the Redding corridor. Rainbow trout are a principal target, while Chinook salmon add a major migratory component.
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Should I Go?
Consider
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 6090 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.34 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 11370500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
71°F
Feels like
66°F
Wind
2 mph SW
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 80°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 3 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 89°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 50°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 89°F / Low 59°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 40 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 63°F / Low 57°F
Chance 55%
Precip 1.50 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 73°F / Low 52°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Rainbow trout are in the mixed fishery on the Sacramento River at Keswick, along with chinook salmon.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sacramento River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
California
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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