The lake is a good option if you are in the area

Lewiston Lake - Lewiston, CA (Trinity County)


by The Fly Shop
5-12-2025
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No recent reports on the lake, however this is usually a great time to get some some fish on hatcthing Callibaetis. Bring your favorite emergers and dries, usually a #14 or 16 Adams will do very well. Good flies are always black and red Zebra Midges, Damseleeches & Swimming Leeches or a Pheasant Tail in sizes #16 - 18.

The lake is a good option if you are in the area, with intermittent releases from Trinity Lake, fishing right below the outflow can produce some consistent hookups. With the amount of Damsels and Dragonflies in this system, Wooly Buggers stripped in brown, black and olive, and Balanced Leeches the same color stripped or fished under an indicator are solid approaches. And Zebra Midges in #16 - 18, black and red, are a staple here. We've got guides who can get you out on Lewiston, give Bryan a call to set up a trip!

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:
Hackle Stackers - BWO #18
Parachute Adams - #14-18
Mayfly Cripples

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Ultra Scuds - #16
Chromies - #18-20
Mercer's CB Micro May - Black #18
Flashback Pheasant Tail - #16-18
Beaded Zebra Midges - #18-20
Mercer's Gidgets

Streamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail
Woolly Bugger - Any
Beadhead Crystal Buggers - #8
Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
Zack's Damseleech - Orange/Olive