Some good reports coming in

Lewiston Lake - Lewiston, CA (Trinity County)


by The Fly Shop
7-15-2025
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Some good reports coming in on Lewiston. The main area you will want to target is the Clair Engle inflow. Fish can come on a variety of offerings, Zebra Midges in #16 & 18, Perdigons and Rubberlegs usually work well. On the flats you can find fish cruising in pods and these fish can be tempted with Damseleeches & Swimming Leeches or a Pheasant Tail in sizes #16 - 18 fished on an I-line or under an indicator. 

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




More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, July 15th

Fall River: The Hex hatch is on the wane
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Updates
Klamath River - Middle: Definitely worth fishing!
Sacramento River: Lower Sacramento Updates
McCloud River: More good reports on the McCloud
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Trinity River: Solid reports on the Trinity
Sacramento River - Upper: Fishing continues to be quite good
Baum Lake: Good option for topwater action
Shasta Lake: It is all about Bass now

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