Sacramento River "late fall" King salmon can often exceed 35-45+ pounds!
I am now accepting reservations for the Sacramento River "late fall" King salmon season beginning in mid November. Because I only offer these trips for a short period of time due to the Sacramento salmon season closing on December 16th, and because some dates are booked a year in advance, I will generally fill up quickly. This smaller run of king salmon makes up for their lower numbers in both their size and quality. Because these salmon enter the system later in the season, they are typically larger than the early fall salmon because they spend a longer period of time in the ocean feeding on protein rich bait fish. In fact, some of the largest salmon of the year that we have access to on the Sacramento River are "late fall" salmon. The days can be chilly, and the bite can be slow, but this run of Sacramento River salmon can produce a fish of a lifetime! If you have the patience and can endure a cold/wet day on the river, this just might be the one trip you will never forget....
