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7/10/24
The Fish Fairy has been visiting Baum Lake often in the last few weeks and this has anglers super happy. Recent info indicates Water Boatmen and Damselflies are huge menu items for the Rainbows. Swinging Damseleeches on an I-Line or throwing the Boatman patterns can be super effective. This watershed is a midge and BWO factory, bring your Zebra Midge box and change up colors if you aren't getting takes. The BP Weiss Nymph in light or dark will likewise fish well. And for dry fly fishing, an assortment of Adams in #14-18 with some dark Missing Links thrown in can have you head hunting asap. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator when the wind picks up can save the day here. 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
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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
7/3/24
The water clarity has improved, and the Eagle Lake strain trout bite has improved considerably for big fish to 5 pounds, the trout are averaging 3.5 pounds, and they are stuffing themselves with Tui Chubs. Troller are scoring at depths from 10 to 20 feet in 30 to 40 feet of water with orange spoons or Arctic Fox trolling flies. Getting on the lake early is the key as the bite dies after 9am. The Gallatin Marina launch ramp is open with a single lane, and the dock is in.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
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
7/10/24
The recent reports have a lot of grass beginning to foul on the bridges, use caution and center up in the current. The hatches continue with a Trico spinner fall early in the morning followed up by the PMD fall. The small Angler's Curse are coming off along with PMDs, Baetis and Callibaetis. Bring your Adams assortment from #22 - 12 to cover everything. Bring some CDC Trico Spinners and Hackle Stacker Tricos for the morning and for the PMD fall in the morning bring your Rusty Spinners in #16, the PMD Challenged or #14 Last Chance Cripple in Pink Albert for the hatch. For PMD nymphs, the Jignation in PMD has been producing. Also, Blue Wing Olives are coming off in sufficient quantities you will want to fish some nymphs while you aren't head hunting. The light BP Weiss nymph can be productive. A variety of Pheasant Tail nymphs from size 12 up to 18 is always a good plan as well. For dries, you best chances will come in the morning with the spinners, and during the hatch probably around 10 or 11.
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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4/1/24
Despite highly variable flows in the lower river, the spring steelhead fishing's been solid. It's simple, these fish are a lot of fun. I look forward to them every year. They're on the smaller side of the steelie spectrum but so what? They run, fight and jump with the same bad attitude and intensity as larger fish. The weather's great, the day doesn't need to start at 4:00 a.m. and the fish give us their best. Expect the river to fish well through May.
TIP: Try to avoid boxes that confine and limit your fishing. Common knowledge, is commonly wrong. Experirimenting with something new, even if it seems well outside the accepted norm, can sometimes lead to surprising results. by Mat Squillante: Spring Steel: 4 stars
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
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www.confluenceoutfitters.com
7/10/24
Good reports from anglers fishing the section downstream of the Hwy 299 bridge with some Golden Stones and Caddis coming off in the faster water sections. Callibaetis will be found in the slower sections between the Powerhouse 2 Riffle and the 299 bridge. There are still some salmon flies coming off. The PMD hatches should become more prolific and consistent day to day this week. Bring your Hackle Stackers, Griffith's Gnats, and a stealthy approach. The PMD Challenged in #14, Milla Time May PMD #16, Sparkle Stacker PMD #18, and the Mayfly Cripple Limestone #16 are good dries during a hatch. Nymph-wise, the BP Weiss nymph, X-Mays in #18, or Sweet Peas are great to have along with some Peaches n' Green. Hat is great this time of year!
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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Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!
6/26/24
Iron Canyon could be a sleeper location to fish this summer. As recently as a couple of weeks ago fish were congregating in the input swirl and chowing on BWO nymphs, San Juan Worms, and the occasional Callibaetis hatch would have fish in the flats eating up top. Balanced Swimming Leeches are always a safe bet as well as worm patterns and midges! If the visibility is decent, this could be a good destination to hook a ton of rainbows.
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)
6/27/24
The reservoir is fishing well with a lot of rainbows coming to eat your balanced leech. Fish it on a sinking line toward the banks. Other good options are baetis nymphs dead drifted under an indicator, the BP Weiss Nymph, black and olive X-Mays, Two-Bit Hookers and the venerable Mercer's Micro-May are all in the mix for this one. Your box should always be stocked with red and black Zebra Midges in #16 - 20 when heading out to Keswick. Watch out for the rocks and bring your best hook-set!
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
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800-669-3474
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6/26/24
It will be a while before the Klamath will be clear enough to fish. This is good news! The remaining dams will be removed over the next six to seven months and the anadromous species, Steelhead and Chinook Salmon, will once again have access to cold springs and spawning grounds above. Preparations to stage equipment and move the hatchery was completed in the last couple of weeks, and the lake drawdowns have begun. The release from Iron Gate was bumped up to 2,500 CFS and there is a lot of sediment coming down the river. We will keep you posted on the progress of this largest of it's type project through the year.
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
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800-669-3474
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www.theflyshop.com
7/3/24
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service said, "The trout along with the other fish are focused on the aquatic bug hatches that continue to happen, however signs of smelt are beginning to show. Popular bites this week were found at various areas on the east shore including Big Springs, as well as Red Bank and the east side of the peninsula with slow trolled worms, or plastics at depths from 30 to 40 feet for a mix of good quality browns, rainbows, and a few king salmon. Bait soakers have been getting a few fish in a variety of areas including Rocky Point, Dorado, and the Red Bank. Fly anglers are scoring with nymphs under indicators the warm water, the trout must be landed and released quickly if there is hope of survival." The lake dropped slightly to 83 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
7/3/24
Similar to Folsom, action for king salmon and rainbow trout has slowed with the hot weather and boat traffic, but there are still a few kings and rainbows over 3 pounds to be had working deep water with the normal offerings of white hoochies, Brad's Cut Plugs, or anchovies on a harness behind a 8-inch green/chrome flasher. Small spotted bass are taken along the shorelines with shad-patterned swimbaits on a ball-head jig or jigs with a skirt trailer. The lake has dropped to 874.76 feet in elevation and 89 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
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
7/10/24
Reports continue to pour in of solid fishing on Manzanita. The beetle bite in the afternoon can be quite good. The Damselflies and Water Boatmen are still solid choices right now. A Balanced Damsel or just about any of Zack's Damseleeches are good choices for now. A good supply of Theo's Boatman would be good to have up here, an Amberwing Prince Nymph in #14 will do in a pinch, basically drop it in the vicinity of a fish chasing down the Boatman and strip quickly. ;) Keep your eyes peeled for the intermittent Callibaetis and Mahagony Dun hatches, #14 - 18 Pheasant Tail Nymphs and Adams will serve you well. Manzanita is definitely worth checking out!
Pay attention to the special regulations here, especially where you can and can't fish. Barbless hooks, artificial lures, catch and release. Make sure you inquire at the park entrance.
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
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https://www.theflyshop.com/
6/27/24
No recent reports from Lake McCloud. With Mud Creek adding color, you should target the inlet and have a Plan B option.
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
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800-669-3474
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7/10/24
The flows are steady and the visibility is holding on the upper end of the river below Lake McCloud. Best flies remain Olive Hotspots, Sweet Peas, and Frenchies. Golden Stones continue to be on the menu for the trout. Rogue Golden Stones, Stimulators or a Chubby Chernobyl would be good flies to fish towards dark, fish the glassy sides of the river with your big dries. For dries, keep an assortment of sizes from #12 -18 in Adams as you may encounter various Mayflies hatching towards dark, and the Goldens will be ovipositing then as well.
Hot Flies:
• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• 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
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800-669-3474
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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
7/10/24
Fishing below Britton on Pit 3 continues to be very good. Large, dark flies like a black Rubberlegs paired with any one of the good Euronymph jig flies or a Perdigon will fish nicely. Wading can still be difficult due to the low visibility, so keep your wits about you and bring a wading staff. Summertime on the Pit can be outstanding!
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:
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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!
7/17/24
Mid afternoon PMDs and the evening Caddis are what's happening on the Lower Sac these days. The HDA Variant, Jigged Bird's Nest, and Cinnamon Fox Poopah in #12 or 14 are working well. For the PMDs thrown on a good 'ol Peaches 'N Cream or any of the other light colored jigged PMD nymphs. Yellow Sallies continue to emerge daily and you can't go wrong with a UV Sally. Good numbers of fish can be had below Anderson although the average size is smaller.
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
7/10/24
The river continued its drop and is now hovering around 300 CFS at the lake. We strongly recommend fishing above Simms due to the water temps rising into the lethal range for trout down by the lake at Delta. Anglers continue to report good dry fly on any stretch of water holding fish. The dark Missing Link in #14-16 and some Chubby Chernobyls in #8 are good options along with your Adams in #14 - 18. Fish are eating Duracells, Frenchies, Walt's Worm and just about any well-presented Perdigon. Fish them under Chubby Chernobyls and you can pick up a fish or two on the Chubby. Good BWO and a few PMDs are coming off. Look for your best chances at dry fly towards dark. Fish up around Dunsmuir and you should have a good day!
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
The river continued its drop and is now hovering around 300 CFS at the lake. We strongly recommend fishing above Simms due to the water temps rising into the lethal range for trout down by the lake at Delta. Anglers continue to report good dry fly on any stretch of water holding fish. The dark Missing Link in #14-16 and some Chubby Chernobyls in #8 are good options along with your Adams in #14 - 18. Fish are eating Duracells, Frenchies, Walt's Worm and just about any well-presented Perdigon. Fish them under Chubby Chernobyls and you can pick up a fish or two on the Chubby. Good BWO and a few PMDs are coming off. Look for your best chances at dry fly towards dark. Fish up around Dunsmuir and you should have a good day!
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
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https://www.theflyshop.com/
7/3/24
Trout and bass action is wide open with some of the largest browns of the season making a show. Brown trout to 9 pounds and rainbow trout averaging 3 pounds are stuffing themselves with the large grade of threadfin shad, and they are spitting up shad on the decks. John Boitano, Pro Staffer at Phil's Propellers in Redding, reported continued wide open bass action throughout the lake with an early morning top water action with 6-inch Super Spooks. Squarebill crankbaits or plastics are producing once the surface action slows throughout the lake with the arms, coves, or points.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
7/10/24
Shasta is literally heating up and the Spots are congregating on structure near the banks. Good topwater action can be had early and late in the day, Jones Valley is a hot spot and if you throw a Swimming Frog or just about any popper near a dead tree you will be rewarded. A sinking line fished toward the shore so you can bounce a crawdad pattern or baitfish pattern down the banks will also be effective. Bounce a Concussion Cray, Jiggy Worm or Grim Reaper on the rocks or strip the Tui Chub Pyramid Minnow.
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
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
7/3/24
Bass and kokanee action remains solid, and bass have been holding from the shoreline out to 20 feet with the occasional fish to 30 feet. Topwater baits, plastics, or jigs are producing numbers to 3 pounds with several bass over 4 pounds. The kokanee bite doesn't appear to be letting up but many of the guides have been shifting back and forth between Shasta and Trinity. Smallmouth bass and trout are all still in the mix. Bass continue to take crankbaits or shad-patterned swimbaits, while trout action has been solid on Berkely Power Bait, Mice Tails, or Kastmasters.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
7/17/24
Fishing on the Trinity below Lewiston remains very good with water temps holding below 60 F down to Douglas City. We would recommend bringing a thermometer with you and fishing early in the morning if you are fishing downstream of Douglas City, the daily temps climb well above 60 F daily A lot of adults and a bunch of half pounders in the 18 - 22" range can be had from Old Lewiston Bridge down through Indian Creek. Fish are keying on hatching mayflies, mainly PMDs and Callibaetis. If you play your cards right, you can pick up an adult on a dry. We have guide availability if you would like to get a taste of fair weather steelheading!
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
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7/3/24
Bass, kokanee, and crappie action remains solid, but many of the guides are spending their time on Shasta. Kokanee continue to be taken at depths between 38 to 65 feet with Trinidad Tackle's T-Pex or Paula Peak's Flutter bugs in bright orange or watermelon. Bass are hitting just about everything, and topwater action has been very good early in the day while crankbaits or plastics fished from shore to about 25 feet are working mid-day. Crappie action has been good with some nice slabs taken on jigs, spinners, or worm segments.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
