McCloud Reservoir Fish Report - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)

With warming weather coming next week this lake could be a good option

McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
3-5-2024
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The reservoir has been topping up, recent reports from anglers indicate the inlet is fishing well. With warming weather coming next week this lake could be a good 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

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Tuesday, March 5th

Fall River: This spring is looking to be epic
Hat Creek: Over the next week we will see improving weather and warming day
Sacramento River - Lower: With the releases from Keswick being throttled back the river is at a great level to fish
McCloud River: McCloud has been super clear this winter given the storms we have had
Pit River: Right now the flows from Britton are relatively stable in the upper section of Pit 3
Trinity River: The big winter fish are still arriving
Baum Lake: Fishing reports have all remained solid
Shasta Lake: Float n' Fly action is peaking right now
Lewiston Lake: The lake is a good option if you are in the area

The Fly Shop Reports

for Wednesday, February 28th

Sacramento River - Lower: Overall the river is looking pretty good color-wise with good visibility
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir: The weather has had the flows on a roller coaster over the past several weeks