Shad fishing is off the hook on the Sacramento River and the Feather River, with water temperatures a perfect 62 to 63 degrees. Small chartreuse grubs with silver flake have been the best. On the Feather you can catch them from the outlet down to Gridley, and on the Sacramento from Chico down past Colusa toward Verona.
What is biting on the Feather and Sacramento Rivers right now?
American shad, and the bite is fantastic. The pro staff is fishing lots of shad over both the Sacramento River and the Feather River. Water temperatures anywhere between 62 and 63 degrees are perfect for shad right now.
What are shad hitting on the Feather and Sacramento?
Small grubs have been the ticket, specifically little chartreuse grubs with silver flake. Grubs are named generically in this report, so match a small chartreuse grub with silver flake to the shad.
Where are the shad on each river?
On the Feather River you can catch them from the outlet down to Gridley, and around the bend. On the Sacramento River they are going from Chico all the way down to Colusa and even farther, with Verona reported as really good.
What are the conditions like?
The water is premier, with temperatures right in the 62 to 63 degree range that shad love. The weather has been spectacular, running mid 70s to low 80s. It is a great time to get out on the river.
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Feather and Sacramento River June 5, 2025 FAQ
Between 62 and 63 degrees, which is perfect for shad.
A small chartreuse grub with silver flake has been the best producer.
From the outlet down to Gridley and around the bend.
From Chico down to Colusa and farther, with Verona reported as really good.
American shad, and the run is fishing off the hook.
Spectacular, with air temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s.
