The front entrance of Sportsman's Warehouse in Chico

Sportsman's WarehouseChico

(530) 897-0500

Store Manager: Scott Baty

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FISHING REPORT FOR CHICO
  • Wed, Oct 15, 2025
    Lots of fishing for salmon and the steelhead bite is on. There are lots of fish from the Sunrise area downstream to Gristmill. This may be one of those special years so now is the time to get out and catch some metalheads.
  • Baum
    Very Good
    Wed, Oct 15, 2025
    Rainbow trout planted 8-18-2025 Good flies are any smaller, black midge pattern like the Zebra Midge, bring a variety of sizes from #16-20. Black or olive leeches under an indicator are a staple. Good option for topwater. Blue wing olive season
  • Wed, Oct 15, 2025
    Black Butte Lake is experiencing good fishing for spotted bass, with the topwater bite becoming more active as spring progresses. Crappie are also reportedly abundant and "on fire". Channel catfish, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass can also be found i

About Sportsman's Warehouse Chico

Open since 2014, Sportsman’s Warehouse in Chico, CA is near Bidwell Park, Butte College, Chico State, and the Chico Nature Center. National gunsmithing services are now available! If you like hunting, we’re here to get you all set up with everything you need. Popular pursuits include black tail deer, waterfowl, dove, turkey, and pig. If fishing is more your speed, we have all of your tackle to catch the bass, salmon, trout, or striper that you’re after. We’re happy to tell you the conditions at hotspots like Feather River, Lake Oroville, Lake Almanor, Sacramento River, and Thermalito Forebay/Afterbay. We also carry plenty of supplies for watersports, camping, backpacking, and hiking. Our shop services are available to spool reels, mount and boresight rifle scopes, clean guns, cut arrows, tune bows in our 10-yard archery lane, and anything covered by your Firearm Service Plan. No matter the weather or time of day, we’ve got the seasonal accessories to fit your outdoor adventure. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out local events like the farmer’s markets, Johnny Appleseed Days, Parade of Lights, Oktoberfest at Sierra Nevada Brewing, cycling events, and downtown concerts.

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