Pit River · Weekly report
Pit River fishing report
Current conditions in brief
As of November 5, 2026: Pit 3 dropped back to about 355 CFS on October 29 after its spike to over 700, and has held since. Pit 4 is about 410 CFS and Pit 5 about 460. October Caddis are hatching everywhere. Euro nymph perdigons, hot spots and rubber legs, carry caddis pupae and Stimulators, and bring a staff.
Conditions
- Pit 3 (below Lake Britton): About 355 CFS, steady since October 29.
- Pit 4 (below Pit 4 Dam): About 410 CFS, slightly lower than last week.
- Pit 5 (Big Bend): About 460 CFS, steady.
- What it means: Pit 3 is back to comfortable pocket-water flows. PG&E can still change these flows without notice, so check the gauges right before you go.
Read this week's full report: Pit River Fishing Report – Pit 3 Back Down, Caddis On
Pit questions this week
Is the Pit fishing well right now?
As of November 5, 2026: Good news on the Pit: the Pit 3 reach is wadeable again. After PG&E pushed it to over 700 CFS on October 27, the gauge below Lake Britton dropped back to about 360 on October 29 and has stayed near 355 all week. The shop report (11/4) says October Caddis are coming off everywhere, which makes this…
What flies are working on the Pit River right now?
As of November 5, 2026: October Caddis: Pupae through the pockets during the day, and an orange Stimulator or foam caddis dry near dark. Euro nymphing: Perdigons, hot spot nymphs and rubber-leg stones. The Pit is made for a Euro rod. Streamers: A crayfish pattern or Woolly Bugger worked through the deeper slots.
All Pit River reports
- Pit River Fishing Report – Pit 3 Back Down, Caddis On ()
- Pit River Fishing Report – Pit 3 Up, October Caddis On ()
- Pit River Fishing Report – Steady Flows, Few New Reports ()
- Pit River Fishing Report – Steady Canyon Flows, Fall Pocket Water ()
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