Fly Fishing the Lower Sacramento River

http://www.adventuresinflyfishing.com/lowsac.htm:

"The Sacramento River was dammed just north of Redding in the early 40's. One result was the formation of Shasta Lake, which tamed the powerful flood waters that had threatened rural communities and farmlands throughout the Central Valley. The agriculture that has become a staple of California life was guaranteed consistent crops by the millions of acre-feet of cheap water utilized for irrigation, as well as enough hydro-electric power to supply tens of thousands of homes. The Sacramento River Delta, however, began a catastrophic decline, and one of the most formidable runs of Chinook Salmon in the world was decimated. "

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WOW, did you know that was how Shasta Lake was formed?

I sure didn't...Very interesting.

Did you know that at one time the town of Redding, CA. had a population larger than spawning runs that had once numbered in the millions?

Never fear though as according to this article the salmon are making a comeback!

-Michael