Hat Creek Fishing Map and Fishing Report and local Hunting Clubs and Private Hunting Ranches!
Please see our 2023 Hat Creek area Fishing Map below, and if you like that, please expand your interests by checking www.freehuntfishmaps.com, which has other fishing and hunting maps, at no charge,
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California's Hat Creek is
undoubtedly one of the most amazing trout fishing streams in nation.
Fly, bait and lure fisherman all can enjoy Hat Creek a majority of which
is open to bait anglers.
Hat Creek starts high in the Northern California's Lassen Volcano National Park in Shasta County.
The creek
filters northerly into the town of Old Station on Highway 44, where for the next 30 miles or so, it reaches Cassel. See our Trout Fishing map for
all the info, and pay attention to the private fishing areas.
This area above Cassel is Upper Hat
Creek and holds both planted and native trout that range from 14 inches. The California Department of Fish
and Wildlife stocks upper Hat Creek regularly
so lure casters who toss Panther Martins, Super Dupers, Mepps and Rooster Tails
will hook up.
Bait fishers who drift salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, red worms or
crickets who use small hooks, light
tackle, 4-pound test line and little weight work best.. The creek is wide and has a even-flowing
current that is also optimum for dry fly fishing.
Lower Hat Creek
is situated in California's northeastern Shasta County. Lower Hat
Creek can be reached by taking
Highway 299 eastbound from Redding, figure
about a one hour drive.
Upper Hat Creek is best to take Highway 44 east to the Highway 89 junction. From Old Station all the way for 30 miles to Baum Lake.
See our Trout Fishing map for all the info, which also shows some
camping areas, there are a bunch of U.S. Forest Service campsites available
along the river.
Lower Hat Creek is
mainly a trout fly fishing area,
although lures with single, barbless hooks are acceptable. Anglers
who toss in the evenings get good results
on the lower river from 7 to 9 p.m. Good fishing will last through July, then pick up again in September.
The most popular flies are Golden stoneflies, Elk Hair Caddis, Midges and Rusty Spinners. Flies can be fished everywhere too, as both
nymphs and dry fly patterns will entice
trout to strike. Renegades, Rio Grande, Kings and Deer Hair Spiders are among the
more useful patterns.
Access is also decent on upper Hat Creek, but be aware are two sections that are private fishing , near Bridge
Campground and an seven mile section
above Cassel.
Much like its neighbor, Fall River, Hat Creek has so
much natural food, the trout are discriminating so make your presentation as
attractive as possible.
During the hot part of the day, look for places that
have shade. Later, dusk is when you’ll catch almost 90 percent of your fish! Make sure your fly drifts at the
same speed as the current, or you will spook them.
Lower Hat Creek is a native trout
fishery and anglers are allowed to keep only two fish per day.
As for camping areas, here are a few options:
Hat Creek Hereford Ranch RV Park & Campground: This campground is located near the town of Old Station, which is about 10 miles south of Hat Creek. The campground has RV and tent sites, as well as cabins.
Hat Creek Resort & RV Park: This campground is located right on Hat Creek and offers RV and tent sites, as well as cabins and a lodge.
Cassel Campground: This campground is located about 5 miles south of Hat Creek and has tent and RV sites. It is located in a wooded area near the Pit River.
Shasta County hunting and fishing maps of hunting clubs, hunting ranches, public and private fishing
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