McCloud River Fish Report - CA (Siskiyou County)

The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud

McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
11-25-2025
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The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud. Most fish will fall to the small black offerings. The overall winner was a dark BP Weiss nymph. Small, black nymphs would be the go-to method with good clarity this time of year, #18-20 Zebra Midges, X-Mays, and Perdigons will work best. Fishing tailouts with streamers like Barr's olive or black Slumpbuster or your favorite Sculpin will produce. Streamers can net a big Brown. 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

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The Fly Shop Reports

for Tuesday, November 18th

Fall River: While the Fall is open to fishing year round, it is probably cold and slow
Hat Creek: Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system
Sacramento River - Lower: The clarity took a slight hit with the recent rains
McCloud Reservoir: The recent storm on Sunday blew the river on the top end
Trinity River: With the storm this week the river got cloudy below Weaver Creek and is dropping and clearing
Baum Lake: Baum is fishing very well and will continue to through the winter
Shasta Lake: Good reports of trout and bass coming to shad patterns and Woolley Buggers
Manzanita Lake: Snow fell this weekend, the highway through the park is closed
Pyramid Lake: It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well