Well here they come! The Late Fall Run Chinook Salmon have started a steady and consistent migration through the lower Sacramento River. Only stopping periodically for a short break. In a few of the suitable holes along their journey up the Sacramento River. This past week has produced some beautiful salmon. Both hatchery and wild (natural spawn) chinooks have been brought in by Sacramento River salmon fishing charter SalmonSacRiver.com. The newly arriving Late Fall Run Chinook Salmon are considered to be a genetically larger grade of king salmon then the more popular Fall Run Chinook Salmon. Which the season just ended for on November 1st. The more aggressive and physically larger Late Fall Salmon have been trickling through the upper Sacramento River. Although the peak of this genetically superior salmon run will not come until right around Thanksgiving! And remaining at its peak for the remainder of the 2019 salmon season. Which ends on December 16, 2019.

Some larger king salmon from the late fall run have already made it into the live wells of the salmon fishing guides working the Sacramento River. Salmon fishing guide Dave Jacobs sacramentofishing.com landing a king on November 23, 2019 that went 34 pounds. Salmon fishing charter SalmonSacRiver.com reported one of their fishing guides lost a salmon that pushed 40 pounds. Right at the net, on November 6, 2019. Guest Sam Hicks and his good friend Jess joined Sacramento River salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen. For a three day salmon fishing trip on the upper Sacramento River near Corning, Ca. The duo drove all the way from Elko, Nevada for some much needed time on the water. Their three day guided salmon fishing trip yielded seven late fall king salmon to ride home with.

The cold mornings have been accompanied by warm and calm afternoons. Absolutely perfect weather for time spent in the outdoors. The calm afternoons have kept many of the fall colored leaves on the trees overlooking the Sacramento River. Leaving a picture perfect backdrop for those out salmon fishing for these late fall king salmon. A very relaxing and comfortable experience this time of year. As opposed to the hustle and heat of the summer months fall run king salmon fishing. Very few other boats, if any. Making for the feeing of solitude and tranquility. Being able to work any particular salmon fishing hole without any other boats interfering. Quite the experience!

It should be noted that the Sacramento River has taken on a much different appearance in the past few weeks. The Sacramento River is running at roughly half the volume as it was when the 2019 salmon season started in July. If you haven’t been on the river for a month or so. Make sure to use great caution and awareness if or when you venture out on the river. Many new gravel bars, rocks, and submerged timber pose serious threats to navigation at this time. It is urged to use extreme caution at these low river flows. Some local boat launches have also been compromised. Due to the low river conditions and the continued dropping of the Sacramento River. Popular boat launches like Woodson Bridge boat launch in Corning, Ca. Have been filled in with gravel and sand. Leaving boat operators no choice but to launch their jet boats off the adjacent gravel bar. Having 4wheel drive is mandatory for this kind of alternative launching! If you are unsure about safe navigation. Call a local fishing guide or someone you know that frequents the river on a weekly basis. Just “winging it” could end up costing you thousands in repairs. Or worse!

There is approximately three weeks remaining of the 2019 salmon season on the Sacramento River. The Late Fall Salmon fishing will improve daily. Reaching the peak of its run in the last few remaining days of the season. Which closes on December 16, 2019. A solid fish per rod average has been the norm thus far for salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen SalmonSacRiver.com. Limit out style fishing could start happening any day. As larger groups of late fall chinook salmon push up into the upper river. Guided salmon fishing trips are still available for the month of December. Salmon fishing is expected to remain excellent for the remainder of the 2019 season. For booking a reservation call Sacramento River salmon fishing charter SalmonSacRiver at 530-722-8876 or visit the website at the link above. Tight lines!

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