This is a good time to go historically

McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)


by The Fly Shop
6-17-2025
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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 Tuesday, June 17th

Fall River: Fishing is Still Solidly Great
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Updates
Sacramento River: Fishing has been slow at times on the Lower Sacramento
McCloud River: The river is in great shape
Pit River: Be aware that the flows
Sacramento River - Upper: Flows continue to drop
Baum Lake: More good reports on Baum
Shasta Lake: The lake is warming
Manzanita Lake: Callibaetis and ants are on the menu