Sacramento River Red Hot and on Pace for One of the Best Late Spring and Early Summer Fly Fishing Seasons Ever in Redding and Shasta Cascade

REDDING, Calif., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- There's an old saying that fishing is not a sport, it's a way of life, and that sentiment could not be truer than in Redding and Shasta Cascade, located in the majestic northeastern region of California, where fishing thrives.

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"Fly fishing for trout on the Sacramento River right now is red hot," explains Michael Caranci, Director of Outfitters at Redding's own The Fly Shop, listed as one of the top 10 fishing tackle shops in the USA by Field & Stream. "In fact, we're on pace for one of the best late spring and early summer seasons we've ever had." Forbes has already ranked Redding as the top trout fishing town on the west coast, and this far northern California fly haven is poised to live up to its reputation as much as ever.

While the Fish and Game Department temporarily closed 5.5 river miles of critical salmon spawning habitat to fishing, the mighty Sacramento River above Redding still offers more than 40 miles of perfect fishing water flowing out of Shasta Lake, south through Shasta Cascade. Miles of abundant fishing can also be found along the Pit River, McCloud River, and Upper Sacramento Rivers that flow into Shasta Lake, making the entire region the perfect place for fishermen, women and children of all levels. 

"From a tourism standpoint, Redding is a prime destination for fishing because we have two lakes and a river all within 20 minutes of each other, offering a wide variety of fish species, waters, and fishing styles," explains Laurie Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau and General Manager, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association. "Fishing is an incredible opportunity for men, women and children to make memories together as they play in the great outdoors."

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