River report · Sacramento Valley
Oct 16, 2026
Lower Sacramento River
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Big valley water from Red Bluff to the Delta. Salmon trolling, sturgeon, and stripers in spring.
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Heart of the Pacific Flyway — rice fields and refuges peak in December–January with geese and pintail.
Mallard 
Northern Pintail 
Northern Shoveler 
Greater White-fronted Goose 
Pro tip
Back-troll Kwikfish wrapped with sardine for fall kings.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Lower Sacramento River, Glenn County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Lower Sacramento River"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 2 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsRecreation.govLaunches, campgrounds and day-use permits near this waterCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
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