powerhouse was to have been situated, was too small for economical power generation. Recreation The Pit River is a well-known trout stream in northern California and is a popular destination for fishing. The river is notorious for its swift, deep water, slippery bed and low visibility, and is considered difficult and dangerous to wade. Flows are fairly consistent year-round, except after storm events, both due to the natural springs feeding the river and regulation by many hydroelectric dams. Fishing has improved since the 2011 relicensing of several PG&E hydroelectric facilities on the river, which required the power company to increase minimum flows on the formerly dewatered river reaches below Dams 3, 4 and 5, and to monitor the health of fish populations in these reaches. The lower Pit is considered a Blue Ribbon fishery. The river is also a well-known hiking and sightseeing spot, particularly for people looking for waterfalls and bald eagles. Among the most picturesque spots are Potem Falls. See also List of rivers of California References Notes Works cited External links Tributaries of the Sacramento River Rivers of Modoc County, California Rivers of Lassen County, California Rivers of Shasta County, California Modoc Plateau Modoc National Forest Shasta Cascade Shasta-Trinity National Forest Rivers of Northern California Waterfalls of California