The most fun fly fishing event in California returns to the renowned wild trout waters of Northern California: The Pit River, Fall River, McCloud River, Upper Sacramento River, and Hat Creek. Test your angling skills while fishing some of the most remarkable wild trout waters in California, all while benefiting CalTrout and local conservation projects.

The Contest:
You and your teammate will fish each wild trout designated section of river over three days.  Go for most fish. The biggest fish. The grand total in inches of fish from all rivers. Or, the total from a single river. Whatever your strategy, it’s a unique challenge and there are great prizes to be awarded in each category.

When: Arrive Sunday evening, August 27 through Thursday morning, August 31, 2023

Where: Circle 7 Ranch, Fall River, CA

Cost: $6,000 per team

Includes four nights meals and accommodations, three days of guides, lunches, contest tee shirt, and gift bag. $3,000 of team fee is a tax-deductible contribution to California Trout. No refunds after July 1, 2023 unless registered participants find a substitute team.

Entries are limited to eight teams.

For more about the event including rules and registration information, visit caltrout.org/5-rivers-challenge/