Sacramento River
California's largest river runs from the Mount Shasta area through Dunsmuir and Shasta Lake, then down the Sacramento Valley past Redding, Red Bluff, Colusa and Sacramento into the Delta and Suisun Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Sacramento River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 400 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Mount Shasta, Siskiyou County, California |
| Mouth | Suisun Bay, meeting the San Joaquin River |
| State | California |
Shasta Dam forms Shasta Lake, with Keswick Dam just below.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Sacramento River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Sacramento River in California ↗ · Bait shops near the Sacramento River in California ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- California: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Sacramento River (Wikipedia) ↗