Sacramento River fishing charter

Sacramento River fishing charter shares a 2020 countdown to the Sacramento River salmon opener.

Folks the count down begins! If you have absolutely no idea what awaits at the end of the countdown or what we are counting down down to, I must apologize. I auto assume everyone suffers from the same sickness myself and others like me do. Symptoms such as the feeling of being lost, not knowing exactly what to do, where to go, or how to go about your day differently. A day spent without feeling the rhythmic beat of a Flatfish or Kwikfish thumping on your Phenix Rod.  Not sitting in a seat on the edge of a jet boat with the handle of a nearly silent Yamaha 9.9 kicker motor in your opposite hand. Not having to fixate on the graph (fish finder) and figure out your targets next move. Your snacks arn’t in the bait cooler anymore. You can’t smell the lingering stench of sardine and salmon on your clothing and skin. These are the very real withdrawal symptoms of King Salmon Addiction (KSA). The symptoms will eventually subside after a week or two of quitting cold turkey. Normal life may, but will not always ensue. After several months of living without catching, netting, or processing king salmon. No daily phone calls from clients checking in and out. No clowning on the phone with other veteran fishing guides. As to the social media post and daily ongoings of the new and insecure fishing guides who turned bromances into “fishing teams”. No roe to cure in the garage. No stage four sunglass tan! No stinky finger, from bait odors. Your everyday life as a salmon fishing guide has finally ceased, and you have taken on other ventures and hobbies. At this point you may almost be  deemed normal again through the eyes of the close friends and loved ones who know your struggles. Seeing you as more of a feral adult during the months of salmon season, then a fishing guide. Just as you seem fully adjusted to things in the mainstream lifestyle. You realize that June 16th has passed and the one month countdown to opening day of salmon season has started.

The 2020 opening day of salmon season on the Sacramento River and Feather River is less then a month away. The euphoric thoughts of the violent plug bite from a big chrome king salmon start to saturate your mind. This is worth the wait of the countdown I previously left in question. The countdown to the 2020 Northern California’s king salmon season opening on July 16th!!!

The countdown begins! Here is what awaits you on the Sacramento River at Red Bluff California.

Northern California Fishing Report-Sacramento River Salmon Fishing November 30, 2019 Late Fall Kings Are Here!!

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.

This hefty 32 pound Late Fall King Salmon was caught on November 24, 2019 by a guest of Sacramento River salmon fishing guide Mike Rasmussen.

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.

Salmon fishing guide and owner of Sacramento River salmon fishing charter SalmonSacRiver, hoists a 32 pound Late Fall Run Chinook Salmon into the charter boat. Fishing guide Mike Rasmussen will fish as long as the river conditions permit. Or through the end of the 2019 salmon season in Northern California. Ending on December 16, 2019.

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!

AJ from Sacramento, Ca holds up a dime bright Late Fall Run Chinook Salmon he caught on the upper Sacramento River near Red Bluff, Ca. AJ was fishing with salmon fishing guides Mike Rasmussen and Johny Eller!

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!

This family traveled from across the United States. To cross a King Salmon of the bucket list! Mission accomplished! This chrome hen Chinook Salmon put up a tremendous fight. She was exactly what this family needed. Red Bluff, Ca November 22, 2019.

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!

“Bro-Man” Hi’s dad calls him! This father and son fishing team come many times throughout the salmon season. Young William holds up a early morning King Salmon he caught on November 25, 2019 near Red Bluff, Ca on the Sacramento River.

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