California
Sacramento River at Keswick
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- 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
- 7840 CFS
- Gage Height
- 11.67 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 11370500 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
60°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 81°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Clear
High 81°F / Low 57°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 82°F / Low 60°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 90°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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
USGS streamgage 11370500 (Sacramento River at Keswick). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Existing Estimated-candidate identity is preserved because this station is hydro-only; live water temperature is not a qualifying Monitoring-Backed thermal package here. This destination is the named Keswick Dam Sacramento River tailwater, not the Upper Sacramento at Delta and not the tidal Freeport / Delta reach.
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
Fishery overview
Keswick Dam Sacramento River tailwater is a major public trout, salmon, and steelhead corridor. Existing launch identity remains Estimated candidate because Keswick USGS 11370500 is hydro-only. Fishery guidance is now explicit.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Keswick tailwater trout / steelhead public fishery.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Sacramento River Chinook are a CDFW-managed anadromous target; confirm season.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Regulated Sacramento River tailwater below Keswick Dam.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access exists around Redding / Keswick. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage, not a put-in pin.
Stocking information
Confirm current CDFW salmon, steelhead, and trout notices.
Official sources
Anadromous rules change. Verify current CDFW inland regulations.
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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