Salmon fishing has been excellent up and down the Sacramento River from the Barge Hole near Anderson Balls Ferry downstream past Chico, Ca. Salmon fishing is now closed from the Red Bluff Diversion dam downstream until mid July and salmon season will remain open from the Red Bluff Diversion dam upstream to the Deschutes bridge until January 14th. Heavy rains have blown the river out temporarily but with a break from the rains salmon fishing may continue as the river drops into shape. Most salmon have averaged 12 to 18 pounds with the occasional 30 to 40 plus pounder reported. Mike Scriven and Dave Leonard of Stockton, Ca. caught their limit of king salmon with Mike's salmon weighing in at 37.5 pounds while out with Dave Jacobs of professional guide service December 28th. see current photo attached... Backbouncing sardine wrapped K-16 Kwikfish lures in various color combos has been best bet. Current flows at Bend bridge are 11,800 cfs. Angler's should call ahead for current river condition as conditions can change quickly.

Contact Dave Jacobs Guide Service at 530-646-9110 or check us out online at sacramentofishing.com

Professional fishing Guide Dave Jacobs is licensed to operate in both California and Oregon. Dave Jacobs is a licensed guide with The California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as a current licensed Oregon guide registered with The Oregon State Marine Board.

Professional Fishing Guide Dave Jacobs is also licensed to operate in the Rogue/Siskiyou National Forest on the upper Chetco River in Oregon, licensed to operate in the Six Rivers National Forest on The Smith River, Klamath River, Trinity River and South Fork Trinity River. We are an Equal opportunity provider. Guide Dave Jacobs is also licensed with the Bureau of Land Management to operate on the upper Trinity River from Lewiston California downriver to Grays Falls on the Trinity River.

Guide Dave Jacobs also holds a Merchant Mariner Credential with The U.S. Coast Guard and is certified in both CPR and First Aid.