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8/23/23
This is one spot you will be able to target rising fish nearly year round, and the lake has had consistent hatches of Blue Wing Olives lately that have fish looking up. The most productive offerings are Baetis and midge nymphs now fished under a small dry. Sweet Peas, the light BP Weiss Nymphs, and #18 olive S&M nymphs are all good. The Trico hatch is ongoing with spinners in the morning drawing fish to eddies just off the current. The Drowned Trico is always a good bet here under a small dry or indicator. Caddis have appeared as well and a great tactic is to swing a soft hackle or a small Bird's Nest. Zug Bugs can have fish grabbing as well. Look upstream around the bend for Callibaetis coming off, the spinners in the morning will have fish taking them just off of the current seams. Norman's Loopwing and the CDC Spinner are two excellent patterns on spring creeks for Callibaetis. Tricos are on the horizon, so the TB Drowned Trico should be in your box right next to all of your Zebra Midges. 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, Light Cahill - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18, Ultra Scuds, GB Flashback PT - #14-20, Black A.P. - #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20, Mercer's Gidget, Mercer's CB Micro Mays - Ruby Red #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
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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
8/23/23
Eagle Lake-strain trout are gorging on the incredibly thick schools of Tui Chub minnows, and easy two-fish limits weighing a combined 7.5 pounds are taken on #1 Kastmasters in red/gold or pearl white at depths from 20 to 25 feet below the minnows from Christie Campground to Wildcat Point. The key is following the flocks of pelicans feeding on the minnows. The trout should be pushing 4 pounds soon, and they might eclipse 5 pounds by Thanksgiving. Changing the treble hooks to a #6 open ended Siwash hook is a key to the fish remaining hooked. The campgrounds and Gallatin Marina Store are open along with the Eagle Lake RV Park in Spalding is open.
- 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!
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7/13/23
Spinner falls in the morning through about 11:00 or so are keeping fish pinned in the seams and eddies around the weed beds just off current. The are Baetis, PMDs and Callibaetis hatching now, so bring all three if you want to do well. Most predominant are the PMDs, although that can vary by the day. For the spinners you will want to try the CDC Biot Spinner in PMD, during the hatch a #14-16 PMD Challenged is a good choice. For nymphs, the Sweet Pea, olive and brown S&Ms #16 & 18, Olive Hotspot in #18, and the Red Headed Stepchild and RK Sin City in #18 are all good ones to have in your box. Tricos are just beginning to hatch now. The Hex can be fun if it's happening. Keep your eyes open for Caddis and always have some leeches ready to swing in the deep holes.
Hot Flies: TB Drowned Rusty Spinner, PMD's, Norman's Wiggletails, Pheasant Tails, Mercer's Missing Link, Zug Bugs, and Leeches.
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2/1/23
The low flow section is in good shape and is producing the occasional steelhead. River conditions and action are about the best in the Central California watershed.
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8/31/23
We are looking at a good storm tomorrow and into Saturday Morning and this should have the insects coming off and the Rainbows lined up in the flats. Super small white Mayflies and midges are abundant, this storm should have the Blue Wing Olives hatching in force. Tricos should continue for a while. The Callibaetis are small right now, Bring size #18 &20 for the Callibaetis, and #16 or smaller for the PMDs. Nymph-wise, if you are fishing the flats, the BP Weiss nymph, X-Mays in #18, or Sweet Peas are great to have along with some Peaches n' Cream and Zallibaetis. Fishing those under a small indicator or swung and stripped can get fish. The north sections below the 299 bridge are great places to swing cinnamon Poopahs or Soft Hackles in the evenings.
Hot Flies: TB Drowned Rusty Spinner, Rubberlegs, Sweet Pea Jigged Baetis, Pheasant Tails, Mercer's Missing Link, and Green Drakes
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Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!
4/8/22
If the visibility is decent, this could be a good destination to hook a ton of rainbows. We have not had any recent reports, most anglers are chasing steelhead right now. We'll keep you posted when we do get eyes on the lake.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Harrop's Last Chance - Callibaetis
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
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(Image: Nor Cal Fish Reports)
3/07/23
A few reports over the past two weeks shows that the clarity is pretty good and you can pick up some fish on olive Wooly Buggers and midges. The flows are highly variable, note where the large rocks are to avoid them on the trip back down to the ramp. When the BOR does release water to generate power you will see current and the fish will key on midges, San Juan Worms and Baetis nypmhs like an olive S&M, Two Bit Hooker, or the BP Weiss Nymph.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Mercer's Missing Link #16-18, Adams #14-16, Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinners #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Bubbleback Caddis - #14, Mercer's Glo-Bubble Caddis - Tan #14, Chromie - #16-18, Mercer's Gidget, GB San Juan Worm - #12, Mercer's Biot Epoxy Golden Stones - #8-12, 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, BH Halebopp Leech - Olive/Dark Olive #8
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7/27/23
For all intents and purposes, Copco 4 is out! We look forward to next month when the half pounders begin flooding the lower river and the adults begin trickling in. We'll keep you updated with their progress.
Hot Flies:
Eggs:
• Clown Egg
• M.C. Redd Reaper - Champagne
• Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink or Salmon Egg
• Boles Bazookas
Nymphs:
• Pat's Rubberlegs - #4-8
• 3-D Nymphs - #8-10
• Red Copper Johns - #14-18
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• Articulated Marabou Leech
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5/1/23
John Crotty of Almanor Fishing Adventures said, “The recent cold, wet, windy weather has slowed the bite on Almanor as water temperatures have dipped back into the low fifties. Water clarity fluctuates throughout the lake as winds and tributaries are adding color. Hamilton Branch continues to deposit large volumes of dirty water into Almanor as does the Suer Ditch, Bailey Creek, and the Feather. Shore fishing remains difficult at best and the recent winds haven’t helped. The coves around Canyon Dam are your best shot at catching fish from shore, as Hamilton Branch begins to clear fishing should improve and the Causeway is worth a shot when conditions allow. Trolling was good early in the week and a struggle later as our weather deteriorated. Trolling hardware and Rapalas at 2.5 mph and crawlers/plastics at 1 mph for a mixture of browns and rainbows with the occasional smallmouth bass in the mix. The campgrounds remain closed, and Canyon Dam is the only usable public boat ramp. The lake is at 74 percent
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
7/1/23
The lake is extremely high at 898.50 feet in elevation and 99 percent, dropping slightly in the past two weeks as water releases are balanced with inflow. King salmon remain a mystery with few trollers trying while bass fishing remains outstanding for numbers of small spotted bass with plastics on a Ned rig or Bass Union weedless darter head from the banks to 40 feet as the bass are suspending. Finding anything of size is a challenge
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
5/1/23
The heavy spring flows are subsiding, and the lake is fishy green, with visibility about 5 feet today and should clear dramatically as the water slows down. Surprisingly the fishing has been solid over the last few days.
North lake up by Ackerman has been hot with limits plus caught on night crawlers and sliver blue fox lures. Right here at the marina a few 20+ inch rainbow trout were brought in on orange power bait. Not too many fly fishermen out yet but the hatches have started, these temperatures above 70 degrees have helped.
Try using a zebra midge or a callibaetis mayfly under an indicator. If you are not a fan of size 20, feel confident using a brown Bird’s Nest or Gold-Ribbed Hair’s Ear. As the water continues to clear I expect the area across from The Lakeview Terrace to fish like a spring creek. Try a black woolly or troll around with a Stanley Special to find the fish and then sit back and enjoy. Lewiston can be a crowd free zone, with limits plus a regular experience. Don’t tell anyone!
Bait – Nightcrawlers, Orange Glitter Power Bait, Lewiston Cocktail
Flies – Zebra Midge, Callibaetis
Watch for the Aquatic Wasp hatch
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7/4/23
We are definitely in the Callibaetis, Mahogany Dun and Damselfly season on Manzanita. You can fish the deeper waters, but keep your eyes peeled for fish cruising the shallows towards the shore. If you are launching your yak or float tube and you see birds congregating at the ramp eating insects, it is more than likely they are chowing on hatching Damselflies. If you weren't able to book that flats trip to Belize, paint yourself lucky! This is a perfect opportunity to bone up on your flats sight fishing skills with ZT's Damsleech or ZT's Zach Attack on a floating line. For the hatching Mahoganys and Callibaetis, bring some D&D Cripples in size 12, and of course you will want some Adams in #12 - 18. Dark Missing Links in #14 - 18 will cover your bases for an ant or termite fall and the various Caddis that come off. A black Leech fished in the deepest spots will entice Mr. Brown to come visit.
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, Black A.P. - #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
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7/4/23
PG&E has drawn the reservoir down for dam maintenance. You can, however, have a great day up near the inlet tossing Woolley Buggers and fish Balanced Leeches under an indicator.
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 Dun Spinner
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Zack's Attack Damsel, Burk's Sierra Damsel, Black A.P. - #14-16, Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18, Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20, Mercer's Gidgets
Steamers & Leeches:
Beaded Micro Bugger - Black, Zonkers - #4, Beaded Micro Buggers - Any
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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7/13/23
The road into Ah-Di-Na campground and the Nature Conservancy is open. The road just past the turnoff to get to the dam is closed just past the turnoff to Ah-Di-Na and the Conservancy. It will reopen in December. The Ah-Di-Na campground will probably open mid-month. Visibility isn't great, but it is improving. Releases are around 200 CFS from the lake now and, while the river is cloudy up top, you can still have a pretty good day some big, dark flies. The Salmonflies are done, some Golden Stones continue to pick up a few fish towards dark. PMD's and Caddis should be coming on strong now. Stripping streamers in tailouts should get you tight to rainbows. Throw large, dark flies to maximize visibility.
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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!
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7/13/23
Pit 3 continues to fish well, and the reaches below have some good spots as well. The flows are super stable and reasonable at 330 CFS, this is a great height to fish this stretch. Below the Pit 4 dam is ~400 CFS, and through Big Bend is ~510 CFS. Flows below the powerhouses, 3, 4 & 5, all continue to be large and variable so this is a risky place to fish. Highsticking a TJ Hooker or Rubberlegs, or on a Euronymph rod, is a great way to catch a ton of fish. Any of the Perdigons or Olive Hotspot are also solid flies right now. Salmonflies and Golden Stones are coming off, you can throw dries or do the dry-dropper thing. Be careful, though! This can be a slippery river to wade.
As always, 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
• Chernobyl Ant
• Fat Albert
• Adams - #14-18
• Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #12-16
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Morrish October Pupa
• Skip’s TB October Caddis
• Black A.P. - #12
• Dark Lords - #12-16
• Flashback Pheasant Tail - #14-16
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18
• BH Hellgrammite - #6
• Mercer's Poxyback Dark Stone - #6
• GB Black A.P. - #10-12
• CB Micro Mayflies - #14-18
• Red Copper Johns - #16-18
• Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• GB Bird's Nest - #10-16
Streamers & Leeches:
• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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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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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!
7/13/23
The releases from Keswick were adjusted down to their published target of 10,500 CFS a couple of days ago and remain there for the most part. The fish really didn't seem to mind, fishing is still great! Caddis are really coming off now, keep your midge, BWO and PMD patterns handy however. Cinnamon Poopahs, the Jigged Bird's Nest, and amber Bubbleback Cadddis are great flies for now. Fish deep in the good runs, but keep an eye on the shallow riffles as some fish will get way up in them to chase Caddis coming off. Swing a Bird's Nest or Soft Hackle in the evenings when you see the bugs hatching. A dark Missing Link in #14 would be good to have too. Summer is here and the Lower Sac is a great river to be on in summer!
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, #18 Dark
• Mayfly Cripple - Limestone #18
• Norman's Loopwing - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest - #14
• Mercer's Micro May - #14-16 Brown
• Mercer's Poxy Back PMD - #16
• Bubbleback Caddis, - Olive #16
• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
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7/13/23
As the runoff has subsided, the flows on the lower end of the river above Lake Shasta are now fluctuating between 360 & 390 CFS. Temps on this gage are beginning to bump up towards 70 degrees in the late afternoon, if you are fishing below Simms play your fish quickly and keep them in the water. With just a hint of some color in the water, the fish are happy. Up top some residual Stoneflies are coming off and you can still get fish to take a Salmonfly or Golden Stone dry. Good rigs are a Chubby Chernobyl with a brown Rubberleg dropper. Some Blue Wing Olives and midges coming off will have fish sipping in the shady slicks. Smaller, dark Missing Links in #16 & 18 are working well. Keep you eyes peeled for ant falls. Besides the Rubberlegs, Perdigons, Sweet Peas, and #16 S&Ms in olive and brown are good patterns to drop.
Upper Sacramento Flows at Delta
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• D&D Cripple - March Brown
• 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
• Morrish 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
• GB Birds Nest - #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #12-18
• Swink's BTS
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-16
Streamers & Leeches:
• Sheila Sculpin
• Woolly Buggers
• Muddler Minnows - #10
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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8/23/23
John Boitano, Phil’s Propellers, reported a tough main body bass bite, but decent action in the arms. The boulders in the Pitt have been producing on spinners, swim baits and cranks fished right up against the walls. In the shallow water, weightless Senkos drifted with the current have been producing. Some mixed am-pm topwater action on Spooks or Ricos. Guide Jeff Goodwin reported that the summer trout bite kicked into high gear last week and he is seeing some of the best fishing of the summer season. Downriggers set at 65′-75′ trolled at 2.0-2.2 mph has produced the most consistent action. The morning bite is really good, and it stays pretty steady well into the afternoon. Water level 88 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
8/23/23
You will find Spotted Bass early and late cruising the shoreline looking for hatching insects and baitfish. Fish the shade. An angler working a Mini Bass Popper or Wiggle Minnow parallel and right on the shore could do very well. During the day you will find the bass keyed in on Crayfish. A Titan taper sinking line will get you down into the clay banks, fish a Pumpkin or Rootbeer Grim Reaper, a Whitlock Scorpion in Rootbeer, or a Bouncing Crayfish. If you are in a boat, cast it and walk it down the bank, eats will be subtle. Float N' Fly action can still be happening, you may have to find a bait ball and / or drop your fly as deep as you can fish it. For now, the trout are in deep water, at least 50 ft or lower. As we get into October they will begin coming up to chase the Shad.
Hot Flies: Hot Flies Coming Soon!
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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.
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Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
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7/1/23
Bass action is still solid with some nice blacks reported to 5.5-pounds. It’s not on fire but fishing the deeper water and picking apart a spot is producing. Swimbaits, plastics to 6-inches and jigs working best. Water levels are up from 52 to 57 percent capacity and rising with continued snow melt run off.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
6/1/23
The final bump of the spring flow releases happened yesterday and from here on out the river will be dropping over the next couple of weeks down to the summer releases from Lewiston of 450 CFS. So, be careful if you get out and fish! We'll keep you posted when we see some of those silvery ocean migrants!
Trinity River Flows:
Trinity River Releases from Lewiston
Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point
Shuttle Services:
• Bill & Caryl Dickens (Gold Coast Shuttle) at 530-623-1905
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. Add a Ross Cimmaron II Fly Reel and a Scandi shooting head, a leader, tippet and fly and you'll be in business.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Harrop's Last Chance Cripple - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pat's RubberlegsBrown and Black, #4-8
• Mercer's Poxyback GB Hares Ears - #8-14
• TB Solitude Stone - #8
• Lance's X-May - #16, Brown
• Mercer's Gold Bead Biot Epoxy Golden Stone - #8-10
Eggs:
• Clown Egg - #4-10
• M.C. Redd Reapers
• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink & Salmon Egg
• Boles Bazookas - #8
Streamers & Leeches:
• Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any
• CH Kiwi Muddlers
• Freshwater Clouser - Any
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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7/1/23
Bass action is still solid and both smallmouth and largemouth are hitting Keitechs, swimbaits and topwaters. Water levels are up from 52 to 57 percent capacity and rising with continued snow melt run off. There are kokanee in Trinity and some anglers target them but generally fish Whiskeytown for the larger fish.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
