Utah Fish Report
McCloud River Fish Report for 5-6-2025


The tributary flows continue to drop and the river is in great shape

McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)


by The Fly Shop
5-6-2025
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The tributary flows continue to drop and the river is in great shape on the top end at Ash Camp through the Conservancy with great clarity. There have been a lot of Green Drake nymphs moving around and they should hatch in force on Sunday when it is cloudy. Good flies now are Rubberlegs, Jigged and Hunchback Green Drake nymphs, Olive Hotspots and your favorite Perdigon. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Bryan in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.

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




More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, May 6th

Fall River: Good numbers of fish are in the upper reaches in and around the Spring Creek bridge and Zug Bug
Hat Creek: The upper riffle continues to fish well
Sacramento River - Lower: Releases for now are stabilized at 8,000 CFS

The Fly Shop Reports
for Wednesday, April 30th

Fall River: Good numbers of fish are in the upper reaches in and around the Spring Creek bridge and Zug Bug
Hat Creek: Overall the Powerhouse 2 Riffle is fishing well
Sacramento River - Lower: The BoR has raised the river to 11,000 CFS yesterday
McCloud River: Flows from Lake McCloud are 218 CFS and 305 CFS through Ah-Di-Na which has it dropping into shape nicely
Sacramento River - Upper: The spring snow melt is happening and will be bumping the flows daily
Baum Lake: Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well
Shasta Lake: Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta