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Keswick Dam to Battle Creek. Year-round trophy rainbows and the fall king run. The river tops out around 15 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Sacramento River (Redding) draws 1,316 acres inside 74.6 miles of shoreline. An index of 14.7 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Call it 24.8 mi long by 4.9 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Shasta County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Whiskeytown Lake, 18 mi northwest of here.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 15 ft covers summer, 3 to 15 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Barge Hole (Battle Creek), an inflow / creek mouth in the 14 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Current seam (mile 35.4) (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Current seam (mile 35.4) (8 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Start shallow in spring: chinook salmon sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 5 to 15 ft covers summer, 5 to 15 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Barge Hole (Battle Creek), an inflow / creek mouth in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a flasher + fly (green/white) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | Trolled spoon (orange/gold), Stickbait off planer boards |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Keswick Dam tailrace (13 ft) | Flasher + fly (green/white), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | J-plug (glow), Flasher + fly |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Keswick Dam tailrace (13 ft) | Small spoon on a slow troll, Stickbait deep |
Early season steelhead use the shallows, holding in 2 to 15 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 15 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 15 ft. The chart's best answer is Barge Hole (Battle Creek) — inflow / creek mouth, 14 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on an orange dodger + fly high in the column or a thin spoon off boards and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | Small spoon or spinner at the mouths, Jig + waxworm under float |
| Summer | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Current seam (mile 35.4) (8 ft) | Orange dodger + fly high in the column, Thin spoon off boards |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Barge Hole (Battle Creek) (14 ft) | Spinner (silver/blue), Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | midday | Current seam (mile 35.4) (8 ft) | Float jig (black/purple), Bead rig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 22 features, led in depth by Barge Hole (Battle Creek) at roughly 14 ft.
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Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for California waters are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Sacramento River (Redding) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Sacramento River (Redding) is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target rainbow trout, chinook salmon, steelhead on Sacramento River (Redding).
Barge Hole (Battle Creek) is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Sacramento River (Redding) is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official California regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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