Fall River Mills, CA 96028 - Shasta County

This 1,100 acre riverfront property is the majority of the pasture portion of the 1,155-acre Island Ranch and is almost surrounded by water with Mount Shasta towering as the backdrop. The Fall River forms the western boundary of the ranch for over two and a half miles, while the Tule and the Little Tule Rivers form the east boundary for nearly four miles. The confluence of these rivers is located at the southern boundary. This is the largest spring creek system in the United States, and the Fall River has a reputation for exceptional fly fishing. Although anglers may also find brook trout and whitefish, the river is primarily known for its rainbow and brown trout. Fishing is most productive from May through October, although the river is open year-round.

Seasonal wetlands and lush meadows are populated with abundant migratory waterfowl, including ducks, geese, swans and pelicans. Numerous raptors populate the area including eagles, osprey, owls and even peregrine falcon. The avid bird hunter will also find sage grouse, pheasant, dove, and quail. Big game populations in the area include deer, bear and pronghorn antelope.

The ranch is located in Shasta County at an elevation of 3,300 feet. It is operated as a recreation and cattle ranch with a current cattle lease generating annual income. Besides irrigation pumps, no improvements are included in this Island Ranch Pasture offering.

From an agricultural perspective, the ranch is primarily a cattle ranch with a carrying capacity of approximately 500-600 AUs. There is a cattle lease in place that generates annual income with 600 cow/calf operation being stocked from April to November.

The owners personally use the ranch as an outdoor recreation getaway.

The ranch is not enrolled in the Williamson Act and is zoned EA Exclusive Agricultural for recreation and agricultural use.

Sale is subject to completing a boundary line adjustment.