The front entrance of Sportsman's Warehouse in Chico

Sportsman's WarehouseChico

(530) 897-0500

Store Manager: Jennifer Cochran

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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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FISHING REPORT FOR CHICO
  • Mon, Jun 22, 2026
    Lake Almanor trout and salmon fishing is excellent, with the bite spread across the dam, east and west shores, and the peninsula. Fish are active throughout the water column as the famous Hexagenia (Hex) hatch begins, transitioning from a pond smelt diet.
  • Mon, Jun 22, 2026
    Shad are schooled up all along the river. downstream from Sunrise. If fishing from a boat small bright green or red Perdigons can work well under an indicator..
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    Mon, Jun 22, 2026
    Recent reports are good bug life, not too many fish though. If you would like to get fish you will have to row up past the hatchery or head down to the dam. Mayflies and caddis are coming off in the evenings. Look for Water Boatmen and ant falls. Good fli