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McCloud Reservoir Fish Report for 4-10-2025


McCloud Reservoir Fishing Report

McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)


by The Fly Shop
4-10-2025
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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




More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 10th

Sacramento River - Lower: The river this morning is flowing around 4,700 CFS
McCloud River: The river is looking good on the low end at the lake, although still a little high
Pit River: Big flows continue throughout the system
Sacramento River - Upper: The river is dropping, but still high
Baum Lake: Fishing has been solid, some good fish are eating up top
Shasta Lake: The Pit Arm would be your best bet to find clear water
Lewiston Lake: The lake is fishing very well for some nice fish cruising the flats
Manzanita Lake: The lake is beginning to thaw

The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 3rd

Hat Creek: Recent trips to the Powerhouse 2 riffle have been fruitful for the few anglers who have gone
Sacramento River - Lower: There are some really nice fish being caught in the top portion of the river below the Highway 44 bridge
McCloud River: The storm on Monday bumped the flows a little
Sacramento River - Upper: While it's still high, 3,000 CFS at the lake, the river is on the drop and a super nice color
Baum Lake: Look for more and bigger hatches as we roll into April
Shasta Lake: More good reports from the Float n' Fly crowd on Shasta
Pyramid Lake: The lake continues to fish well