8/5/25 

       Baum can still be a good option for those who are looking for some topwater action. Tricos are coming off in force as are some Callibaetis, Damselflies, and Caddis at dark. Beetles and ants can still be effective. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers will chase Crystal Buggers and swung Zug Bugs. A full complement of assorted Adams and Dark Missing Links in #14 - 18 will keep you in good stead with whatever is hatching. Watch for the Water Boatman bite soon. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Adams - #18-20

• Hackle Winged May - BWO

• Harrop's Last Chance - All

• Griffith's Gnat

• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Red Copper John - #18

• GB Flashback PT - #14-20

• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20

• Mercer's Gidget

• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18

• GB Flashback PT - Olive #18

• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20

• Chromie - #18

Steamers & Leeches:

• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10

• Beaded Micro Buggers - #12

• Zack's Damseleech - #14

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

No Current Report available. Here is some information about Plumas County lakes and current contact information.

https://plumascounty.org/Camping-Bucks-Lake

Plumas County
info@plumascounty.org | 530-927-5180

8/1/25

      The trout bite has slowed as the tul Chub minnow schools have yet to form.  Once the minnows ball up on the east side of the lake, the trout bite should respond similar to the past few years of 'lights out' late summer/fall action. Currently, the best action is on the west side from Wildcat Point to Shrimp Island with red/gold Thomas Buoyant spoons or Tui Chub trolling flies behind a Wiggle Disc at depths from 15 to 25 feet.  The water temperatures have dropped slightly from 74 to 72 degrees, but the trout will not return to the rockpiles in the shallows until the temperatures drop significantly at the beginning of October.  The Gallatin launch ramp is open with the dock in the water, and the Eagle Lake Marina Store is open.

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/

1/11/23

EAGLE CANYON REPORT BY DJ SPIVEY

I recently had the chance to fish a few days up on a eagle canyon with a great group of guys. With harsh weather rolling through Northern California, we decided to head east out of red bluff up to the Eagle canyon lakes. Starting off strong on smaller Woolley bugger patterns we stripped up some huge fish! Both days we picked up fish on streamers, indicator rigs and dry dropper set ups. If you're looking to have a shot at some big rainbow trout eagle canyon is definitely a spot to check out!

- Courtesy of:

Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com

8/5/25

      We've had some thunderstorms, there are more weeds growing and dying, and not much pressure. You can find solitude, the fish are there and eating. The main hatches are Tricos, smaller Callibaetis, some Baetis, and Caddis in the evenings. For the Tricos, the Drowned Trico and CDC Trico Spinner are good choices. The Drowned Trico, Trico CDC Biot Spinner and Dun Tricos will be good to have in the mornings. Baetis and Callibaetis nymphs under the Fathead Moth is a good combination when the fish aren't rising. Strip Pine Squirrel Leeches and Water Boatmen in the mid-day and afternoons.

Hot Flies: 

• Lance's Jigged X-May

• Weiss BP Nymph

• Norman's Wiggletails

• Pheasant Tails

• Mercer's Missing Link

• Zug Bugs

• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leeches

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

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8/1/25

     Salmon season is open, but numbers are still low with the occasional fish taken at the outlet of down river around Shanghai Falls.  Flows are still a bit high at 7,000 CFS.  making it difficult for bank fishing.  Striper counts remain mixed with a few decent fish taken in the early am or later in the evening on the lower river. 

-Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

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8/5/25

      The best chances at fish on the top end on the Powerhouse 2 Riffle will be in the morning prior to the sun peeking over the horizon and towards dark. Tricos. Lots of them. Look for a spinner fall in the morning along with a hatch. More assorted mayflies are coming off on the top end in the Powerhouse 2 Riffle area along with Yellow Sallies. Work the lower areas of the creek for the Caddis in the afternoons and evenings, you may find some areas with fish sipping Trico spinners. And bring your Rubberlegs, this creek is full of stoneflies. This is a spring creek, a full box of Adams in #12 - 18 and dark Missing Links in #14 - 16 should have you covered for any noses poking up.

Hot Flies: 

• Lance's Jigged X-May

• Rubberlegs

• Sweet Pea Jigged Baetis

• Pheasant Tails

• Mercer's Missing Link

• S&M Nymph

• Walt's Worm

• Peaches n' Green

• BP Weiss Nymph

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

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800-669-3474
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Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!

12/7/24

     Iron Canyon can be a winter time sleeper if the road conditions are good. Might be worth checking out before the next round of storms! Balanced Swimming Leeches are always a safe bet as well as worm patterns and midges!

Hot Flies: 

Midge Flies:

Harrop's CDC Emerging Midge - #20

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• San Juan Worm - Fire #8-14

• Chromies - #16-18

• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20

• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-18

GB Half-Flashback PT - #16-20

Streamers & Leeches:

• Beaded Micro Buggers

• Freshwater Clouser - Olive/White

• Zonkers - #4

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

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800-669-3474
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(Image: Nor Cal Fish Reports)

2/27/25

     Flows are high and inconsistent. The lower end by the dam is fishing well with midges and balanced leeches. Try your favorite still-water patterns in the lower end until the flows settle. Black and red Zebra Midges, Chironomids, and black or olive balanced leeches will be the best producers. Fishing olive Sculpin patterns like the Slumpbuster on a sinking line can produce vicious takes.

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Mercer's Missing Link #16-18

• Adams #14-16

• Midge Hanger #20

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Bubbleback Caddis - #14

• Chromie - #16-18

• Mercer's Gidget

• Chironomid Bomber - Any color #12

• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - Brown #16-18

• Pats Rubberlegs - Brown #6-8

• CB Birds Nest - #10-14

Streamers & Leeches:

• Crystal Buggers

• Freshwater Clousers - #6

• Zonkers - Natural #4

• Zack's Pyramid Beach Leech - #8

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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8/5/25

      The upper river has been steadily clearing all summer. Releases from Klamath Lake have been around 950 CFS for the past several weeks. Water clarity on the lower end has been good, the water temps have been bouncing between 70 and 74 F. With the numbers of adult and half pounder Steelhead and Kings in the Trinity, things are looking up for a good run of fish to be passing through the estuary in August.

Hot Flies: 

Eggs:

• Clown Egg

• Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink or Salmon Egg

• Boles Bazookas

Nymphs:

• Pat's Rubberlegs - #4-8

• Coppertop Duracell - #16

• Red Copper Johns - #14-18

• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18

• Beaded Assassins

 -Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
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www.theflyshop.com

8/1/25

     Rainbows and browns are the story for trollers fast trolling spoons at depths to 50 feet along the cooler waters of the east side of the lake.  The best action has been in the mornings and evenings.  Bass fishing is picking up with a small window for topwater lures in the early mornings before working the points or rock piles with jigs or plastics.  The lake dropped slightly to 77 percent.  The water temperatures continue to rise, and trout must be released quickly. 

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/

8/1/25

    Quality rainbows along with smaller king salmon are found with Brad's Cut Plugs or white hoochies behind a 360 green/chrome 'Kowski Special' Topcoat dodger among the bait schools at 75 to 110 feet around the Green Bridge, Bidwell Point, the spillway, and the North Fork.  Bass fishing is outstanding with guide Joe Orozco of Bass Union finding plenty of spotted bass for us clients using Bass Union's weedless darter head or Ned Rigs.

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/

Spring 2024

Spring fishing is a little slow but there are plenty of fish out there. Bait fishing with powerbait or nightcrawlers seems to be working well. Using a sidekick dodger above the bait will also attract in the murkey water. Early aquatic wasp and some mayflies as well as the mosquito patterns should be working either up by Ackerman, by the flats across from Lake View Terrace or right in front of the marina. 

 - Courtesy of Pine Cove Marina

Pine Cove Marina

530-778-3878

www.pine-cove-marina.com

8/5/2025

      Damsels and Dragonflies proliferate on this alpine lake right now. Balanced Leeches under an indicator are working well along with midges fished deeper with an intermediate line. Water Boatmen are a thing, if you see fish freaking out for no apparent reason, they are chasing a Boatman. Look for Callibaetis and Mahagany Dun spinner falls in the morning and the hatches later in the day. Some good Callibaetis emerger flies are ZT's Zallibaetis or a Pheasant Tail in #14 - 16, and for stillborn insects you can fish Morrish May Day, CDC Biot Spnner or Qugley's Fim Critic in #16. July is a good month on Manzanita!

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Harrop's Last Chance - #16-20

• Adams - #14-18

• Mayfly Cripple - #18

• Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis or Baetis

• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-16

• Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinner

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Zack's Attack Damsel

• Burk's Sierra Damsel

• Zack's Bomb Squad. - #14-16

• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18

• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20

• Mercer's Gidgets

Streamers & Leeches:

• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black

• Zonkers - #4

• Beaded Micro Buggers - Any

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

6/17/25

   We have not heard lately how it is fishing, but this is a good time to go historically. Balanced Leeches, worm, and midges under an indicator are go-to patterns, but those who know how to fish Zack's leeches or damsels on a sinking line can do very well!

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Harrop's Last Chance - #16-20

• Adams - #14-18

• Mayfly Cripple - #18

• Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis or Baetis

• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-16

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Zack's Attack Damsel

• Chan's Chironomid Bomber

• Squirmy Wormie - #12

• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18

• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20

• Mercer's Gidgets

Steamers & Leeches:

• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black

• Zonkers - #4

• Zack's Balanced Stillwater Swimming Leech - Any

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

7/29/25

      The river is clearing, there was a spike in flows on the day it blew, we are pretty sure it was a thunderstorm that parked on a burn scar. Lower in the river on Tuesday it was fishing okay with larger black patterns. We expect it to continue to clear as we go through the week. As we are approaching the warmest part of summer you can look to see more Caddis hatching toward evenings, the October Caddis pupa migration will be happening as well. If you are Euro Nymphing, try the UV Sallies, your favorite Perdigon, and a Rubberlegs. For dry/dropper use the larger brown Chubby Chernobyl and a Olive Hotspot, UV Sally, Iron Sally, or a Jigged Bird's Nest. Fishing tailouts with streamers like Barr's olive or black Slumpbuster or your favorite Sculpin will produce.   

Hot Flies: 

• Pat's Rubberlegs

• Olive Hotspot

• Coppertop Duracell

• Sweet Pea - #16

• Copper John Red - #16

• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16

• Walt's Worm

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

Report provided by Modoc Outdoor Recreation and Tourism:

The drought is hitting Modoc hard. Some lakes that are at the basis for great fishing in Modoc County are low enough to challenge boaters at the launch and the river has not run high all year. Surprisingly though, the fishing has not suffered… yet. As a mater of fact, low lake levels have made targeting bass and other warm water species like, well, shooting fish in a barrel. A fly angler recently landed a 5.5 pound largemouth from shore on a Devil’s Garden lake. Kids get hooked on the lifestyle when 20-fish days are common, as they are right now. Trout are kegged up in deeper holes in rivers and streams making them almost too easy to target. All in all, it is a great time to be an angler in Modoc County. Just pray for rain before it all goes away…

Here are a few tips for low-water fishing:

•Please remember fish do not do as well when released in warmer water, especially trout and other cold water species.

•Play fish intended for release as quickly as possible, wet hands and keep fish in the water to maximize survival after release.

•Think about keeping a few smaller fish where regulations allow to lessen the drought’s impact on others left behind.

•Remember fuels are dry! Don’t start a wildfire that could impact all kinds of habitat, including already-stressed fisheries.

•Always leave an area better than you found it. Increased visitation means increased trash and other waste. Public servants cannot always keep up due to declining budgets and soaring demands. Please do your part!

5/23/22

Over the past three weeks, I’ve had several trips on Hat Creek, the McCloud, and the Upper Sac. The flows are very wadable, the water temps are in the low-mid 50’s, and all three rivers have fished very well for my guests. Euro nymphing has been the most productive technique for my guests, but we’ve also done very well fishing dry-dropper rigs, and you will always catch fish on an indicator rig. The dogwood trees are blooming along the McCloud, which always makes this a special time of year. If you’re interested in learning a new technique, or perfecting what you have already learned – let’s book a walk-wade trip on any of our amazing rivers!

- Courtesy of:

Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com

7/29/25

       The flows from Britton remain around 360 CFS and this is a little high, you can fish it, but be careful wading. Flows from below the Pit 4 dam continue to be high around 450 CFS and 680 CFS at Big Bend. Apparently the road between Lake Britton and the Pit 4 Powerhouse will be closed during the day on weekdays for PG&E work. This work is scheduled to be completed in December.

This is a great river to fish a Euro rod and we highly recommend it. Be careful though, this can be a slippery river to wade. We recommend a wading staff when fishing the Pit.

Be aware that the flows on the Pit can and will change without notice, so definitely check before you go! And be prepared to get out when the river begins to rise.

Here are some useful links to monitor the flows:

Pit 3 - Below Pit 3 Dam

Pit 5 - Through Big Bend

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Stimulator - Orange

• Foam October Caddis

• Potter's October Caddis

• Mercer's Skating October Caddis

• Adams - #14-18

• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa

• Skip’s TB October Caddis

• Dark Lords - #12-16

• Flashback Pheasant Tail - #14-16

• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18

• Mercer's Poxyback Dark Stone - #6

• GB Black A.P. - #10-12

• CB Micro Mayflies - #16-18

• Red Copper Johns - #16-18

• Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8

• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18

• Jigged Birds Nest - #14-16

• Walt's Worm

Streamers & Leeches:

• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

Privately owned waters represent an appreciable portion of California’s fishable waters. This includes flowing waters, privately owned lakes, and ponds. California’s private waters provide a great amount of fishing opportunity, produces quality fisheries and are important habitats for native wildlife species. Book with one of our amazing members here:

The Fly Shop

There are several hundred miles of rivers, creeks, lakes and streams within easy striking distance of The Fly Shop® in Redding. To book a guided trip on one of our private waters or regional lakes or streams you can call or send a message at info@theflyshop.com. 

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Reports from The Fly Shop Private Waters:

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Confluence Outfitters

We guide the best trout and steelhead destinations in northern California and southern Oregon. The guide team at Confluence Outfitters has the expertise, local knowledge and versatility to make your next fly fishing trip a trip to remember!

https://confluenceoutfitters.com/destination-map.aspx

8/5/25

      The opener on Friday was good for most above the 44 bridge with a lot of fish caught on eggs. Since, it slowed somewhat on Saturday, but there are fish up there eating Bird's Nests, Olive Hotspots, Weiss Nymphs, Rubberlegs at times, and the usually summer Lower Sac bugs. Flows and temps from Keswick have been rock solid at 14,000 CFS and in the low fifties. We are seeing good Caddis, Yellow Sally and PMD hatches. Again, current flies are the dark brown or black Rubberlegs in #8 & 6, Olive Hotspot, the Jigged Bird's Nest, UV Sally, BP Weiss Nymph and egg patterns. You can swing soft hackles for big fish in the evenings or throw a dark Missing Link.

Access To the Lower Sacramento

The Lower Sacramento has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities when the flows are below 7,500 CFS. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.

Fishing Large Rivers Can be Frustrating

There are many great places you can get in and wade this blue ribbon tail water. Having said that, the absolute best method to fish the Sac is from a drift boat. Aside from being able to access all of the water, you can fish the long runs on a dead, perfect drift which is deadly on these legendary wild rainbows. And who would be a better oarsman than one of our Professional Guides? They know every nook and cranny of the river, what insects are and will be hatching, and the setups and methods that will get you onto the fish of a lifetime.

Recommended Equipment & Setups

Most of our fishing, whether from a drift boat, or wading when the releases are low enough, is done dead drifting nymphs. The Fly Shop's Signature Indicator Rod is nine and a half feet of indicator nymph fishing perfection designed by our professional staff right here on the Lower Sac. Teamed up with a 6 or 7 weight Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line or a Rio Intouch Xtreme Indicator Fly Line it will put a center pin rig to shame.

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Mercer's Missing Link, Dark

• Spotlight Caddis Emerger - Spotlight Caddis Emerger

• Comparadun - BWO, PMD

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16

• Fox's Poopah - #12-14

• Bubbleback Caddis, - Amber #14

• Olive Hot Spot, - #18

• Weiss Nymph, -

• Peaches n' Green, -

• Peaches n' Cream, -

• Ginger Snap, -

• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8

Eggs:

• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink

• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com

8/5/25

    Fishing on the top end of the river continues to be quite good, lower down the fish are getting into their summer game of refusing everything but your little black offerings. If you are planning to go bring a thermometer, the low end of the river has water temps topping 70 F daily. This is small black stuff season, the main fare for these fish will be midges tossed in the frothy stuff when there is sun on the water. Midges, Blue Wing Olive nymphs, and the occasional Hydropsyche Caddis will be what these fish will key on. Black and Red #16-18 Zebra Midges, BP Weiss Nymphs, Rubberlegs (at times), #14 Fox Poopahs, small Dark Lords, Olive Hotspots, and Duracells can be high-sticked, Dry Dropper underneath a Chubby Chernobyl, or under an indicator. Euronymphing will work too. Bring Adams, Elk Hair Caddis and Missing Links #14 - 18 for the evenings. The October Caddis should be moving to the slack water soon, so a tan/orange Mop Fly or #10 Posse Bugger should be in your future.

Upper Sacramento Flows at Delta

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:

• Sedgeback October Caddis - #10

• Low Water Baetis - #18

• Adams - #12-20

• Mercer's Missing Link - Dark #14-16

• Parachute Adams - #14-18

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa

• Skip's TB October Caddis

• CB Birds Nest - #10-14

• Red Copper John - #16-18

• Zebra Midge - #18-20

• Mercury Black Beauty

• Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May - #22

• Mercer's GB Dark Stone - #8

• Mercer's Dark Stone - #6

• Pat's Rubber Legs - Brown #6-8

• Jigged Birds Nest - #14-16

• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #12-18

• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #16-18

• Walt's Worm

Streamers & Leeches:

• Sheila Sculpin

• Woolly Buggers

• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leech - #8

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

8/1/25

     Remains smoking hot with a mix of kings, kokes, browns, 'bows and base.  Guide Scott Caldwell reported that the lake is currently great for a mix of just about everything. Guide Alex Ross reported that Shasta kokes are king and that the fish are big and clean.  Rainbows, browns, and kokanee are all on the bite at an average depth of 50 feet.  Some salmon reported by anglers trolling the deeper water at 80 to 100 feet.  Paulina Peak Flashers, Brad's cut plugs, spinners, and wedding rings remain consistent producers.  John Boitano, a Pro-staffer at Phil's Propellers in Redding, reported a continuation of the solid bass bite with fish to 5 pounds.  The early morning topwater bite has been very good and once that slows, plastics have been a solid producer.  The main body remains good with fish holding in the backs of the coves, around the submerged trees and in the open water from the shoreline and out to 20 feet.

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/

8/5/25

      Look for your best chances at Spots with your fly rod in the back coves where they can be found chasing Shad balls up into the shallows. Float n' Fly works well in these situations. During the day fishing a sinking line with a crayfish pattern fished back towards the bank and as deep as you can get it is effective as well. You can get topwater action in the early mornings and evenings off of points, Swimming Frogs or your favorite popper will work. You can also try a Crease Fly if you see fish chasing Shad balls up towards the surface.

Hot Flies: 

• Wooly Buggers

• Float-n-Flies

• Dead Drop Minnow

• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

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800-669-3474
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For informational purposes:

Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir formed by Box Canyon Dam on the Sacramento River, in far northern California, near the town of Azalea, California. It is the site of local recreation, as well as being used for watershed protection and flood control.

- Courtesy of Shasta Cascade

Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association

https://www.shastacascade.com/

(800)474-2782

8/1/25

     Kokanee action remains very good with fish holding in the 25- to 40- foot range.  The fish are hungry and will hit just about anything trolled.  Trout action has also been good.  Smallmouth action has been fair especially along the east shoreline and in the coves.  Jerk bait, cranks and plastics are all producing.  The bass bite continues to lag, and anglers are scratching to get limits.  Sizes are off as well.

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/

8/5/25

       The last of the flow bumps was executed and from today through the end of them month they will be dropping the releases from Lewiston from 800 CFS today to a target of 450 CFS on the 17th. The flows will then stabilize until mid October when they will be dropped to the winter base flows. There are still plenty of fish in the system, a lot of half pounders and a few legit adults. If you venture below Junction City keep a thermometer handy. These are super grabby summer run fish, you can get them on Rubberlegs, Duracells, Olive Hotspots and Copper Johns. Now is the time to fish skaters and smaller flies. Keep an eye on water temps, once they are above 65F you should give the fish a break.

Trinity River Flows:

Trinity River Releases from Lewiston

Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point

Access To the Trinity River

The Trinity has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities during the steelhead season. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.

Steelhead Fishing Can be Frustrating

These anadromous rainbow trout are known as the 'Fish of a Thousand Casts.' For good reason! The learning curve can be quite steep learning when and where to go, and what type of water to target. Our Professional Guide Staff has decades of experience guiding the Trinity River for steelhead. A day spent with one of our guides will get you up to speed much more quickly.

Recommended Equipment & Setups

Early Summer Run Steelhead on the Trinity River will take swung flies readily. Spey rods are becoming an increasingly popular method to swing flies. The Fly Shop's Signature Spey Rods are an economical way to get into a great Spey rig.

Hot Flies: 

Nymphs/Wet Flies:

• Pat's RubberlegsBrown and Black, #4-8

• Mercer's Psycho Prince - #12-16

• TB Solitude Stone - #8

• Coppertop Duracell - #16

• Mercer's Gold Bead Biot Epoxy Golden Stone - #8-10

• Copper John Red - #10-14

Eggs:

• Clown Egg - #4-10

• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink & Salmon Egg

• Boles Bazookas - #8

Swing Flies:

• Ho-bo Spey - #6

• Beaded Assassins

• Hoody's Hangers - #4

• Brett's Klamath Skater - #7

- Courtesy of The Fly Shop

The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/

8/1/25

     Kokanee action remains very good, but the guides are starting to wrap it up and the season is coming to a close.  Paulina Peak dodgers with hoochies, spinners and flies are all producing.  The fish have been holding at 45 to 55 feet down and 25 to 30 feet behind the ball.  There have been some slab crappie reported.  

- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

https://www.wonews.com/