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  Welcome to the Pit River Watershed Alliance
The headwaters are drained by the North and South Fork of the Pit River.
The South Fork of the Pit River originates from several tributaries in the south Warner Mountains.
At the western limit of the upper watershed, the Pit River is joined by Fall River in Shasta County.
www.pitriveralliance.net   (280 words)

  
 Trout Fishing the Pit River
The Pit River is one of the state's prettiest drainages, but this kind of pretty comes with dangers.
Pit III is primarily a rainbow trout fishery; brown trout make up just 10 percent of the trout population.
Pit III runs roughly 5.5 miles and maintains a healthy population of 14- to 16-inch trout, slightly bigger than the entire river's 12- to 14-inch average.
www.californiagameandfish.com /ca_aa080804a   (2364 words)

  
 Pit River - Andrew Harris Fly Fishing
The average fish on the Pit is 12" and the typical range is from 9" to 16".
Pit River rainbows are very fat and strong, so a 14" fish can be difficult to land.
The Pit is a difficult river to wade.
www.andrewharrisflyfishing.com /PageLayout1.aspx?PageID=6   (264 words)

  
 California Reader - Joaquin Miller
These pits, dug in trails and passes by squaws who carried the dirt away in baskets, were from ten to twenty feet deep, jug-shaped and covered with twigs and reeds and leaves.
These pits of course made the land a terror, and it was not until as late as 1856 that this most lovely valley in all California was fairly possessed by settlers.
Yet in the Pit River war, which follwed the massacre, I know that one man and several horses were disembowelled by these dreaded pits; for after the Indians again got possession they attempted to restore this curious means of defence against invasion.
www.notfrisco.com /calmem/miller/pitriver.html   (2107 words)

  
 CVP Pit River Division - History
The primary water supply for the unit is the Pit River, with a average flow of 181,000 acre feet (ac/ft) and a drainage area of about 1,431 square miles.
The rivers and streams became clogged with ice causing extensive flooding throughout the region, destroying the winter wheat crop.
The Allen Camp Unit, Pit River Division was first authorized for study in 1966, with the costs of the study shared among the Bureau of Reclamation, Big Valley Irrigation District, and Lassen and Modoc Counties.
www.usbr.gov /dataweb/html/cvppitri.html   (666 words)

  
 California's Pit River, by Dick Galland
Visibility in the Pit is typically three to four feet and the many boulders make it possible to wade close to the fish, so the water is perfect for short-line nymphing--controlled, drag-free drifts with the line entering the water directly beneath the rod tip.
The Pit does not give up its fat rainbows easily, but anglers willing to make a commitment to walking, aggressive wading, and forging a long-term relationship with this extraordinary fishery, will find that it is a river of great rewards and deep satisfactions, a river for every season.
The Pit Canyon road, which runs from Lake Britton Dam to the Pit Five Dam and then to the tiny community of Big Bend, is at river level for three miles of water upstream of Powerhouse Three.
flyfisherman.com /southwest/dgpitriver   (3511 words)

  
 Pit River
he Pit River is located in northeast California and is divided into several sections by the large hydroelectric facilities on the river.
In either case, the Pit River challenges the angler with some of the most difficult wading conditions to be encountered anywhere in California.
This reach of the Pit River offers some of the finest nymph fishing in California to the fly anglers willing to test their skills.
www.dfg.ca.gov /fishing/html/wildandheritagetrout/waters/PitRiver.htm   (172 words)

  
 Statutes of the Pit River Tribe of California, Election Ordinance of the Pit River Tribe
This ordinance is promulgated pursuant to authority contained in the Constitution of the Pit River Tribe adopted August 15, 1987, and approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on December 10, 1987; Article IX Elections; Article VII, Section 1(s) Tribal Council Powers.
The Secretary of the Pit River Tribal Council shall serve as the Registrar of Voters for the Pit River Tribe.
Notice that Pit River tribal voter registration is required, the date by which a voter must register to be eligible to vote in the election that is the subject of the notice, the place where voters can register.
doc.narf.org /nill/Codes/pitrivercode/pitriverelection.htm   (3855 words)

  
 Burney and Pit River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Pit River has many sections that are fishable: North Fork, South Fork, and the main stem of the Pit River.
Different parts of the Pit river are bordered by railroad, meadows, private land, beautiful mountain valleys, and plateaus.
The South Fork of the Pit River is not pressured by a lot of fisherman.
home.earthlink.net /~jakroll/Pit.htm   (482 words)

  
 Pit River Lodge | California fishing lodge | California fishing | California fishing vacation | trout fishing | ........
Pit River Lodge is surrounded by world-class trout fishing waters including Fall River, Hat Creek, Pit River and Baum Lake.
The Pit River Lodge is located in one of the most picturesque and unspoiled areas in California.
Pit River Lodge maintains private access on Fall River and Hat Creek, and fishing on the Pit River is within a short walk of the Lodge.
www.infohub.com /Lodgings/lodging_pages/937.html   (332 words)

  
 Statutes of the Pit River Tribe of California, Land Assignment Act
This ordinance is promulgated pursuant to authority contained in the Constitution of the Pit River Tribe adopted August 15, 1987, and approved by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on December 10, 1987.
Section 2.03 All timber and minerals, including sand, gravel, oil, and gas, are reserved to the Pit River Tribe, with the right to explore, lease, or dispose of same in accordance with the Constitution of the Pit River Tribe, regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior and other applicable law.
There is hereby established the Pit River "Tribal Lands Office", which shall be headed by the lands officer who shall be the Secretary of the Pit River Tribe or such other person as may be appointed by the Tribal Council.
www.narf.org /nill/Codes/pitrivercode/pitriverland.htm   (3365 words)

  
 McCloud Rails - Miscellaneous Page - Pit River Railroad
The company had just completed two power plants along Hat Creek that were a lot smaller than the ones to be built as part of the Pit River project, and hauling all supplies and materials in proved to be a very time consuming and expensive task.
The nearest railhead was the McCloud River Railroad at Bartle.
PGandE then focused on Pit 3, and a second line was built from a junction with the original line in Cayton Valley 10 miles downstream to the site of the Pit 3 project.
www.trainweb.org /mccloudrails/Miscellaneous/PitRiverRailroad.html   (660 words)

  
 Pit River Recreation Area, Alturas Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Pit River is the largest river in northeastern California.
The Pit River Campground is located on the river near Fall River Mills, California.
Fishing is available in the river as well as in several large reservoirs and lakes nearby.
www.blm.gov /ca/st/en/fo/alturas/pit_river.html   (205 words)

  
 Pit River Plankton Blooms Draw Big Shasta Trout, by Dan Bacher
But while it is happening, fishing the plankton bite on the Pit River is one of the most exciting fishing experiences of the year.
It was a fat holdover rainbow of Pit River origin, as evidenced by the multitude of fl spots on the belly and side.
In contrast to the wild brown population, the chinook salmon population is a "put-and-grow" fishery.
www.fishsniffer.com /dbacher/050606shasta.html   (1455 words)

  
 Fly Fishing Community Server - Pit River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
This section of river is Large, wide and swift, with many good riffles, but extremely tough wading due to water fluctuations and lots of rock.
Lake Britton dam downstream to Pit #3 powerhouse,(about 5 miles), is the only special regulation water in the Pit system.Requirements are for artificial flies and lures only with single barbless hooks, limit is reduced to 2 fish and they must be 18’’ minimum length.
The headwaters of the Pit River have some wonderful, gentle fishing for all skill levels, the main stem, Pit River Canyon is not for everyone but the adventurous angler will find his rewards.
forums.sanjoseflyshop.com /forums/thread/54.aspx   (3762 words)

  
 Features Vol 49 No 3 - Snake River Gravel Pit Project
Two of the four large pits that were remnants of previous gravel mining activities within the Snake River Gravel Pit Project.
The studies by members of the GYEAP determined that adult toads were laying their eggs in the shallow pit waters from March through May. Egg masses were present in the project area through July, tadpoles through August, and young toads through early September.
To reduce the impact to the Snake River, the reclamation grading plan included the reshaping of existing inun-dated pits, creation of on-site channels that permit flooding during wet periods, and construction of five (5) on-site ponds.
www.landandwater.com /features/vol49no3/vol49no3_2.html   (2234 words)

  
 See You In The Pit: Okkervil River
And of course, I must also give my stamp of approval to the wonderful, heartbreaking "Okkervil River Song." The song they wrote just so you know how to pronounce the name also happens to be one of the best folk songs written this past decade: mournful, breath-taking, shattering, a classic.
BTW, Okkervil River's name is on the cover of this month's No Depression mag--the buzz is getting louder, so parties might be a better chance to see this band over their showcase, which promises to be packed to the gills.
See You in the Pit is an MP3 blog exclusively featuring artists who will be playing the SXSW Music Festival, because the best way to learn about music is to hear it.
seeyouinthepit.com /archives/2006/02/okkervil_river.html   (1428 words)

  
 California Wilderness Coalition: protecting our wild lands
Description: The Pit River Potential Wilderness is dominated by ten miles of dramatic river canyon reaching depths of 750 feet in some places.
Along the Pit River and its tributaries, hardwood forests of willow, ash, and other species grow.
The Pit River canyon is noted for its unusually high density of birds of prey, including prairie falcon, golden eagle, bald eagle, kestrel, the endangered Swainson's hawk, red-tailed hawk, and other species.
www.calwild.org /campaigns/cwhc_act/pitriver.php   (341 words)

  
 Bureau of Land Management - Alturas Resource Area - Pit River Recreation Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Pit River is the largest river in northeastern California and drains that section of the state and enters the Sacramento River at Shasta Lake.
The river flows through large high mountain valleys and cuts its way through massive basalt flows to form incredible canyons that exhibit unusual geological formations that promote a variety of wildlife species unique to these landscapes.
Near Fall River Mills, California, adjacent to the river is the Pit River Campground, one of the most unique and aesthetic camping areas around.
www.shastacascade.org /blm/alturas/pit.htm   (205 words)

  
 Fly Fishing the Pit River in California
The river edges here are special and filled with big hiding educated fish that can be fooled with well tied and worked ants, bees, spiders, rubber legged concoctions, yellow humpy's, fl AP Nymphs, Beaded Prince Nymphs, sofa pillow type flies, all the Caddis family.
Remember the Pit is also the perfect nymphing river and you can sharpen your technique on the shoreline.
The Pit Canyon Road that goes from Lake Britton Dam to Pit #5 Dam continuing on to little town of Big Bend, runs near river and is catch and release prime area.
www.flyfishingconnection.com /capitriver.html   (1179 words)

  
 Sacramento River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sacramento River is the longest river in the U.S. state of California.
The Pit River is the longest of these, but the Feather and American rivers carry larger volumes of water.
The Sacramento River helps form the track of a trade and travel route known as the Siskiyou Trail, which stretches from California's Central Valley to the Pacific Northwest.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sacramento_River   (476 words)

  
 Northern California's Clearwater Lodge on the Pit is Now Listed with AmericanFlyFishingTravel.com
Clearwater Lodge combined the ambiance, elegance, and spacious accommodations of the extraordinary 1921 Arts and Crafts-style Pit River Lodge with the talented guide staff, creative menus, and renowned fly fishing schools of Clearwater House on Hat Creek.
Rivers: Walk to fishing on the Pit River.
In addition to Hat Creek and the Pit River the staff of the Clearwater Lodge is experienced on the Fall River, McCloud River, and the Upper and Lower Sacramento River.
www.prweb.com /releases/200649/4/prweb368688.htm   (642 words)

  
 Pit River Lodge
Pit River Lodge is surrounded by world-class trout fishing, miles of hiking and biking trails, and is within a short distance from an 18 hole championship golf course.
Pit River Lodge will arrange guide services with the most knowledgeable guides in the area on a variety of schedules to suit your needs.
Pit River Lodge is only 4 miles from Fall River Valley Golf and Country Club, an 18 hole championship golf course.
www.landbigfish.com /lodges/profiles/pitriverlodge/pitriverlodge.cfm   (682 words)

  
 TriTAC. EPS. Pit River Tribe. Tribally Operated Center
The Pit River service area is 10,000 square miles ranging from Round Mountain, CA to Alturas, CA.
The small town of Burney is located in Northeastern Shasta County, in the Northeastern part of the state, nestled among majestic lush trees and fish filled lakes and creeks.
Pit River Health Services, Inc. offers language classes, beading classes, basket weaving classes and talking circle activities.
www.nccic.org /tribal/effective/pitriver/programservices.html   (425 words)

  
 Pit River @ The Fly Shop®
The Pit River consists of a series of dams and reservoirs that stretch for some 30 miles from Lake Britton to Shasta Lake.
Many anglers, after finally summoning up the courage to test the Pit's tumultuous waters, have remarked that it is arguably "the finest wild trout river in California." Indeed, the strength and power of these scrappy rainbows will astonish any angler who challenge and conquer the Pit.
Our guide service on this river is open to anyone during the regular trout fishing season, on a non-discriminatory basis.
www.adventuresinflyfishing.com /pit.htm   (444 words)

  
 Pit River Release Schedule   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The portage of the falls can be done on the right, up the embankment then down the trail to the bridge or on the left working down one drop on the left then walking down the rocks to the lower pools, watch out for poison oak.
The Pit River Bridge where 299 crosses the Pit River is a good take out location with ample parking.
It is 2.9 miles from the Pit River Bridge to Pit 1 powerhouse Turn-off.
www.outdoornewswire.com /v/current/htdocs/etc/sa.php/63617465676f72794c6162656c3d57686974657761746572266c6f636174696f6e3d323030362f30362f313134393738383035362672737349643d33373632   (706 words)

  
 Pit River Casino ~ 20265 Tamarack Avenue - Burney, California ~ Phone: 888-245-2992
Only 50 Scenic miles east of Redding on Hwy 299 E. Pit River Casino is located on 79 acres in beautiful Northern California, approximately 52 scenic miles east of Interstate 5 in either direction on Highway 89 from Mount Shasta or Highway 299 from Redding, California.
Pit River Casino is just a short drive from majestic Burney Falls.
Pit River Casino offers a variety of entertainment choices, including loose slots with a 93% Payout, Black Jack, Texas Holdem' and Hot Food all served in a friendly atmosphere.
www.pitrivercasino.com /directions.htm   (161 words)

  
 Statutes of the Pit River Tribe of California, Title 7. Rules of Evidence
(A) The Pit River Evidence Code shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.
All relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by the Pit River Evidence Code, by the Constitutions of the Pit River Tribe and the United States or by the ordinance statute and decisional law of the Pit River Tribe.
A public or Pit River Tribal officer shall not be examined as to public records determined to be exempt from disclosure under the law of the Pit River Tribe.
www.tribalresourcecenter.org /ccfolder/pitrivertitle7ruevidence.htm   (9653 words)

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