McCloud River Fish Report - CA (Siskiyou County)

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

McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
5-12-2025
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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. We should see some Salmonflies coming off soon. 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 Monday, May 12th

Fall River: Once we are past this unsettled weather the mayfly hatches will continue to increase through the month
Hat Creek: The upper riffle continues to fish well and the salmonflies are beginning to come off in force
Sacramento River - Lower: The third of three scheduled pulse flows was dropped on us Sunday

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
McCloud River: The tributary flows continue to drop and the river is in great shape
Pit River: Flows are dropping, but still high
Sacramento River - Upper: The spring snow melt is happening and will be bumping the flows daily