This past summer we visited Mt. Shasta Hatchery for the first time on their Free Kids Fishing Day…read more What am amazing experience! The Department of Fish and Game provided free rental poles, bait (worms and power bait), a link to hold the fish, then bagged and iced the fish to go when guests were done. The was a 3 fish limit per child and the ponds were so stocked the kids caught their limit within an hour. Growing up in a family that loves to fish, I appreciated this event as it gave the kids the opporunity to really learn how to fish on their own and they didn't have to wait too long before catching their first fish. Also, there were plenty of volunteers available to help bring fish in with nets and remove hooks that were tough to remove. The rules are clear, fishing is for the kids, no catch and release, you must take what you catch and there is a 3 fish limit. We saw fish of all sizes caught and were happy with what we got. The Mount Shasta Hatchery is also a great place for kids to learn about the fish life cycle, see them at different stages of life and feed the fish. Next time we visit, we hope to check out the museum. One thing to note is it is a very far walk in from the entrance to the ponds so get their early or be prepared to walk really far.

Free to enter. Free food to give the fish. It's nice to see where my money is going from my fishing…read morelicense! Tons of trout of different sizes, crowded together. If you look closely, you can see scars and injuries the trout have from living together in such close proximity. Their constant fighting over food only leaves the strong, seasoned warriors making it all the way to adulthood (huge sizes). There is a public restroom by the parking lot. They also have a covered building where you can see the very small babies.

Back in 1961, my husband and I came for a week, and I l learned to ride horseback for the first…read moretime with your very patient staff and horses. I still remember our breakfast rides in the beautiful surroundings. On a whim, I googled Coffee Creek Ranch and was delighted to see you are still there and delighting guests.

We loved our time at the ranch. We did not stay at the property but will in the future. We set up a…read morehalf day ride and Ruth the Owen was kind enough to invite us to a Steak Fry the night before and meet everyone. Ruth was great as was our wrangler Duffy and all the staff were super friendly. The grounds are great with so much to keep the kids occupied. Food was great and we could not have had a better time !

Just got back from an incredible fishing trip with guide Jack Trout on the Upper Sacramento River,…read moreand I can't say enough good things about the experience. I brought my 8-year-old son Brandon along for his first real fly fishing adventure, and Jack made it a day we'll both remember forever. From the moment we hit the water, Jack was patient, knowledgeable, and great with my son. The float down the river was absolutely stunning, and the fishing action was steady throughout the day. Jack knew exactly where to go, and we hooked into some beautiful rainbows... 12 strikes and 9 landed, some north of 18 inches. Jack grilled up a hot ribeye steak lunch riverside--seriously next level. It felt more like a gourmet adventure than a fishing trip at times. Spotting wildlife along the river including deer and a bald eagle as we tackled the mild rapids was awesome! I've fished this river from the banks for years, but the float trip really gets you to locations that you can't otherwise access. If you're looking for an experienced, fun, and family-friendly guide on the Upper Sac, Jack Trout is your guy. We'll be back for sure.

Private afternoon lesson today on McCloud River. Didn't see another human for the duration. I'm a…read morecomplete beginner and had zero expectations. But Jack was terrific - provided everything, was patient and very kind and pleasant to hang with. His dog River was a fun companion too. Most important I caught 3-4 trout and had a blast! Strongly recommend and would do it again.

Bob Telles put us on the fish alright. He told us exactly where to go and when to be there. He gave…read moreus a lure to use as well. My cousin and I found the honey hole on the Sacramento Point that Bob told us about. We slayed them just like he told us we would. Trolling for trout has never been so much fun for me or my cousin. We know how to use our down riggers. We know how to set up the lines. We didn't know where the fish were. That was until we met Bob Telles of The Reel Thing. I came across The Reel Thing July 27, 2016. My cousin and I had just pulled the boat up into the shade so we could start prepping it for the week ahead of fishing. Shortly after we began our setup a gentleman came down the hill in a golf cart. He circled around the boat and asked, "Are you guys going to be here long?" We replied with a friendly no. The next thing you know this gentleman introduced himself as Bob and began telling us about the fish. Bob gave my cousin and I so much detailed information our brains almost exploded. Bob then let it be known he is a guide on Shasta and has many years on Shasta and other lakes. Bob's friendly demeanor and willingness to provide so much information to non paying people was so amazing. He was not trying to sell us a guided trip. He didn't tell us to get off his lake. He told us that he loves giving out the information because it is what he loves to do. Put people on the fish! Bob Telles put us on the fish alright. He told us exactly where to go and when to be there. He gave us a lure to use as well. My cousin and I found the honey hole on the sacramento Point that Bob told us about. We slayed them just like he told us we would. Trolling for trout has never been so much fun for me or my cousin. We know how to use our down riggers. We know how to set up the lines. We didn't know where the fish were. That was until we met Bob Telles of The Reel Thing. I am going to be going back to Shasta as I do every year, however this next time I am going out on Bob's boat and going to "Come Fish The Reel Thing" with my family. Give Bob a call. It will only benefit you in the long run. The Reel Thing is a veteran owned and operated business. Support your local business and veterans all at the same time. Come Fish... The Reel Thing Fishing Adventures on Shasta Lake Bob Telles (530)2389782 fishingshasta@gmail.com btretired@gmail.com

Bob Telles taught me how to fish Lake Shasta in less than a day. His knowledge of that Lake is…read moreoutstanding ! I also appreciated his dedication to making sure I caught my Limit for the Day, which I did before noon. Thanks to Bob the rest of my fishing trip on Lake Shasta was a success thanks to Bob !

Grandkids had an amazing time feeding the fish and experiencing the museum next door.read more

How awesome is this spot!!! There are probably thousands upon thousands of different kind of fish…read morehere and they were all happy to see us... They did have free "Trout Chow" available for you to enjoy feeding the little guys... My kids really enjoyed this place. We will definitely be coming back to visit soon!!

Love this shop. We rent a house in Lewiston every summer and go fly fishing with Darren. He's an…read moreamazing guide, gives solid instructions and really helps you learn the swing of it. He's the first fly fishing guide we've went on a trip with and he couldn't not have been a better guy. If you are new and need a fun relaxing environment with excellent coaching, Darren is your guy. He even packs ingredients for lunch and makes a delicious sandwich on the spot while you catch fish. Photos show the first couple of fish we got. Hard to pull my phone out when we're having lots of action See you next year Darren! Jake and Miga

I should preface this by saying I only bought a hat and hooded sun shirt…read more Anyway, so fishing - it can actually get really hot on the water. And sunny. So if you want to avoid slathering sunscreen on, the best bet is lightweight, light colored clothes that have some kind of built in SPF. Our fishing guide, who deserves his own non-5 star review (unless you count amount of marijuana smoked while supposedly working), recommended this place as I was suffering a bit from heat. From the outside, the shop doesn't look like much, but inside - wow. This small and neat shopped is like a fly fishing paradise. As I'm not a fly fisher and also not really knowledgeable about fishing, it was overwhelming. But cool to look around and see all the crazy things people use. Anyway, they had the sun shirt that I was looking for, and I found a nice hat. So overall, cool spot to visit, and great if you're into fly fishing. Parking is easy and they take credit cards too.

Awesome little shop in Dunsmuir. Bob is definitely the "man" ! So much experience and willing to…read moreshare the knowledge ! Headed back soon and Ted Fay's will be my first stop when I roll in !

Beautiful general fishing shop with equipment and clothing supporting any type of local fishing,…read moreincluding bait, lures, jigs, and fly. Great merchandise and an extensive inventory in a pleasant, well-lit space. The proprietor was friendly and very helpful. I love Dunsmuir and the surrounding fishery and it's great to have access to a top-quality shop like this.

I have Never been here, but I understand, It has Privately Stocked Fishing Ponds, with Cabins and…read moreOther Amenities. An alternative to Going Fishing, in a Creek or Lake.

I've fished SCR 2 times and going back again next week, and really looking forward to it…read more This is special place. Especially with new ownership/management team. Owner Jerry Lewis has great fishing experience and exciting plans and commitment to making SCR all that it can be. And nobody knows fishing management better than The Fly Shop. Big rainbows, interesting habitat, great place for any level of fly fishing experience. Nearby Etna has good restaurants and even a good brewpub. Highly recommend fishing SCR.

First, what a GREAT place!! Gordon's Rim Rock Ranch has it…read moreall! Let me walk you through the list: - VERY clean and comfortable cabins that can easily accommodate families. - A refreshing swimming/fishing (stocked) pond that kids will love! - A small grocery store. - Easy access to Lassen National Park and Burney Falls. - CA fishing/hunting licenses We stayed in (recently renovated) one-bedroom Cottage #8. Very relaxing, quiet, nice large bathroom, and very capable kitchenette. And the GRRR staff is friendly and helpful. What a superb find! Will we be back when we visit the Lassen area again? ABSOLUTELY!!

My brother and I were staying near Gordons and shopped at Gordon's general store a couple of times…read moreduring the trip. We found everything we needed: fishing tackle (and great advice), fishing license, food for cooking and some supplies. Nicole was extremely hospitable and helpful. We will stop in every time we're in Old Station.