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
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 11370500 · Direct monitoring location
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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
54°F
Feels like
49°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:45 AM
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 3 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 47°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 86°F / Low 62°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 31 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 62°F / Low 57°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 51°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 10 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
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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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