The front entrance of Sportsman's Warehouse in Chico

(530) 897-0500

Store Manager: Scott Baty

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FISHING REPORT FOR CHICO
  • Almanor
    Very Good
    Sun, Mar 30, 2025
    Worms, plastics and trolling flies along with hardware like spoons and Rapalas have all been on the menu lately. The fish have branched out, now using more of the water column to hunt for pond smelt and can be found from the surface to 30 feet. Brown trou
  • Sun, Mar 30, 2025
    Striper and steelhead can still be targeted. Currently slow. Swinging dry flies for steelhead has been working as well as indicator nymphing.. Look for diving ducks which is the sign of alevins. Striped bass are present and can be caught in deeper holes u
  • Eel
    Poor
    Sun, Mar 30, 2025
    The main stem Eel, from its mouth to the South Fork, is open to fishing all year. From April 1 through Sept. 30, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

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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