Private Waters

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Antelope Creek Ranch

Bailey Creek

Riverside on Fall River

Clear Creek Ranch

Rock Creek Lake

Hat Creek Ranch

Battle Creek Ranch

Lake Christine

The Hermsmeyer Hat Creek Ranch is one of the latest additions to our private fisheries, and it is quickly becoming one of our most popular ranch destinations.

This secluded, intimate hideaway is sure to please everyone in the family, from hard-core anglers to those just dreaming about a quiet, relaxing getaway. Guests enjoy a half mile of exclusive access on Upper Hat Creek, two trophy trout ponds, and a cozy streamside vacation cabin. This is meadow fishing with undercut banks and willows that offer just enough cover to keep the fish happy, but not so overgrown that an angler can't present a fly to one of the numerous trout that rise consistently throughout the day. PMD, BWO, Caddis, Stoneflies, Midges, Hoppers and other assorted Terrestrials and even streamer patterns, all have their time and place during the many seasons of Hat Creek.

The ranch is about an hour east of Redding and a short hop from the town of Burney. This portion of Hat Creek is noted for the vibrancy of its aquatic life. Top water action is prevalent every day of the season, and opportunities abound for nymph and streamer fishing as well. There are fish of all sizes in this stretch of river, and patient anglers, who take the time to stalk their quarry and make a good presentation, can sight-cast to some real bruisers.

In addition to the great fishing on the ranch waters, the Hat Creek Ranch cabin makes for a great home-base to access many of Northern California’s premier public waters, including the Wild Trout Section of Hat Creek, the Pit River, Fall River, and McCloud River, as well as smaller streams like Burney Creek and stillwaters such as Baum Lake.

The ranch house is an absolute jewel. There are four single beds in the upstairs loft and downstairs is a Master bedroom with a queen-size bed. The first floor contains a kitchen with views over-looking the creek, bathroom, and a comfortable great room complete with all the amenities of home. There’s even an idyllic front porch overlooking a stretch of the creek where fish can often be spotted sipping tiny dry flies off the water’s surface.

For non-anglers, there are some wonderful activities in the area besides fishing, including great nature hikes and nearby waterfalls in both state and national parks. Hat Creek Ranch is a perfect location for a family fishing holiday. Guests may choose to stay at the cozy ranch house situated on one of the most exclusive sections of Upper Hat Creek, or simply enjoy daily fee access to the trophy trout ponds and half mile private meadow stream.