‍ ‍RAINBOW TROUT

rain-bo-trout /ˌreɪn.boʊ ˈtraʊt/

• This native fish dominates the river, with more than 5,000 per mile stretch of river surveyed.

• Tagging efforts have contributed to loads of interesting facts about this population.

• These hungry fish are ready to eat hatching bugs, providing anglers with explosive, dry fly eats.

• Fall River Rainbow’s are unique given their unusually long spawning season.

• Scientists have found two distinct, co-mingling Rainbow Trout populations in the Fall River:

  • Trout that spawn in the spring-fed tributaries

  • Trout that spawn in the rainfall-affected Bear Creek.

‍ ‍ BROWN TROUT

br-own-trout /braʊn traʊt/

• First stocked in this underground spring-fed river (the largest in the U.S.) prior to the 1970’s, this species has reproduced enough times to be considered genetically WILD.

• Make up a mere 5-7% of the total fish in this river.

• Throw streamers to hook a brown during the June Hex hatch - not dry flies.

• Average size 12-18 inches here, with trophy fish as big as 8 lbs/25 inches around!

FALL RIVER WEB BROCHURE

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‍ ‍MAY-JUNE

• This transition phase from Spring to Summer brings many diverse hatches to the river.

• This river is fed from an underground spring, making the water clear, and cold, all year.

• Heavy Pale Morning Dun (PMD) spinner falls occur in the mornings during this window, bringing large fish to the surface to eat.

• Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Mayfly hatch abounds on overcast days.

• Anglers who join us in June will also get to experience the Hexagenia (Hex) hatch, which brings MASSIVE Mayflies that require large dry fly patterns:

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For current availability and dates, visit our Trip Calendar.

Join us as we head back to the Quigley Lodge on the upper stretches of the Fall River in California.

Our Creel Crew pairs up with our amazing team of local guides to ensure you have a great experience on the largest spring fed river in the United States.

Cold, crystal clear water year round, wild trout, incredible views and meals prepared by our team of private chefs.

Come along for this one of a kind Northern California Rainbow & Brown Trout experience!

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