How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Red Bluff, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Red Bluff, California sits along a prime stretch of the Sacramento River, giving anglers access to big river trout, Chinook salmon, steelhead and warmwater species. From bank fishing the city’s riverfront parks to boat fishing gravel bars and deep runs, Red Bluff offers year‑round freshwater fishing opportunities in classic Northern California scenery. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:368,502 kmProximity:87.3 %
Moon Phases for Red Bluff
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major Time:02:17 am - 04:17 am
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minor Time:07:25 am - 09:25 am
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major Time:02:56 pm - 04:56 pm
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minor Time:10:27 pm - 12:27 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Red Bluff
Red Bluff fishing centers on the Sacramento River as it winds through town, with a mix of migratory salmonids and resident warmwater fish. The reach from Jellys Ferry downstream past Red Bluff features long runs, tailouts, and deep bends that consistently hold fish when you match seasonal movements and current conditions.
Spring brings rising flows, cooler water, and a mix of holdover rainbow trout, early American shad, and the first pulses of striped bass. Focus on inside bends and soft seams where trout and bass can sit out of the heavy current. Drift small yarn eggs and bead patterns under a float for trout and steelhead, or swing small spoons and soft plastics on 6–10 lb line. Striped bass key on baitfish; troll deep-diving minnow plugs along mid‑river breaks or cast white flukes and swimbaits into current edges at dawn and dusk.
Summer is prime for warmwater species around Red Bluff. As flows stabilize and water warms, smallmouth and spotted bass set up on rock piles, riprap banks, and submerged ledges. Work 3–4 inch soft plastics on ball‑head jigs, small crankbaits, and topwater poppers along shade lines early and late in the day. Largemouth bass gravitate toward slower side channels, backwaters, and any woody cover; pitch Texas‑rigged worms and compact jigs into tight spots. Catfish activity peaks on hot evenings—anchor above deep bends or holes, and present cut bait or nightcrawlers on simple sliding sinker rigs just off the bottom.
Fall is the marquee season around Red Bluff thanks to Chinook salmon and steelhead. Salmon stack in deeper slots, tailouts below riffles, and along gravel bars. Popular techniques include back‑bouncing roe, back‑trolling plugs like Kwikfish or FlatFish, and drifting cured eggs from anchored boats. Bank anglers do well bar‑fishing roe clusters on heavy gear, targeting defined current breaks. Behind spawning salmon, steelhead and resident rainbows gorge on loose eggs—fish trout‑bead setups, small egg flies, or pegged beads just above the gravel. Light‑line presentations and precise drifts through knee‑ to waist‑deep riffles often outperform heavier gear.
Winter fishing slows overall but can be excellent for steelhead and trout on mild flow regimes. Concentrate on slower wintering water: broad tailouts, deep eddies, and the cushions in front of big boulders. Nymph small stones, mayfly patterns, and eggs under indicators with 4–6 lb tippet, or work smaller spinners and spoons slowly near the bottom. When the river runs off‑color, increase lure size and profile, and switch to brighter patterns to improve visibility.
Across seasons, current and structure matter more than exact spots. Look for transitions: fast to slow water, deep to shallow, and hard to soft bottom. Boat anglers gain access to mid‑river bars and ledges, but shore anglers can do well by walking to outside bends and gravel points. Use heavier mainline for salmon and catfish, but downsize leaders and baits for trout and steelhead in clear water. Pay attention to flow changes from upstream releases—rising flows often push fish tight to the bank, while dropping flows can concentrate them in deeper slots. Careful reading of the river and adapting tactics to flow and clarity is the key to consistently productive fishing around Red Bluff.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Red Bluff area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Red Bluff. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Brewery Creek - 0.66810491958km , Brickyard Creek - 0.93249303223km , Dibble Creek - 1.74413830509km , East Sand Slough - 2.10349824174km , Samson Slough - 3.2885248649km , Red Bank Creek - 3.87341231959km , Red Bluff Diversion Dam - 3.97951302807km , Paynes Creek Slough - 4.24444280575km , North Fork Dibble Creek - 4.59630397484km , South Fork Dibble Creek - 4.59630397484km , South Log Pond 268 Dam - 4.88506755935km , Millrace Creek - 5.54264469189km , Sevenmile Creek - 8.18398212735km , Blackberry Island - 8.82131420066km , Liza Creek - 9.04795236714km , Craig Creek - 9.19116476883km , Todd Island - 10.88340810868km , Mooney Island - 11.26843294348km , Butler Slough - 12.38783856641km , Meeker Creek - 13.89841592386km , Dye Creek - 16.21677529641km , South Fork Patterson Creek - 17.07524741134km , Inks Creek - 18.2716630544km , Truckee Creek - 18.95647717952km , Little Wildcat Creek - 19.22249029726km , North Fork Red Bank Creek - 19.82734728032km , North Fork Dye Creek - 19.98963836086km , Clover Creek - 20.3142239257km , Norvell Pond - 20.62169388097km , North Fork Patterson Creek - 20.89529126795km , Etzler Creek - 21.89011896956km , Little North Fork North Fork Dye Creek - 22.02991911717km , Bloody Island - 22.13403108869km , Dales Lake - 22.45651283227km , Pigpen Creek - 23.67377037705km , Reading Island - 23.73428694044km , Thomes Creek - 24.04190134531km , Boyd Number 1 3222 Dam - 25.0996027974km , Rancherie Island - 25.14158238442km , Horseshoe Pond - 25.37247003781km
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