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Baum Lake Fish Report for 5-14-2026
Baum Lake Fish Report for 5-14-2026
Baum Lake Fishing Report
Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
5-14-2026
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Fishing conditions: Fair to Good
Report: No recent reports from Baum, the lake should have been planted recently. Regardless, there should be a lot of mayflies and damsels hatching during the day and you can get some good dry fly fishing in. Caddis will likewise be coming off in the afternoons and evenings. Larger resident fish can be found probably up in Hat Creek spawning or down by the dam. Some early Callibaetis and PMDs are beginning to come off. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers will chase Crystal Buggers and swung Zug Bugs, and a small black Balanced Leech is always a good choice here. Small, black Balanced Leeches work wonders on Baum and the Hardbody Leech and Meyer's Jigged Leech were tailor made for this venue. Bring your #14 Adams when you see noses poking up. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Adams - #18-20
• Hackle Winged May - BWO
• Harrop's Last Chance - All
• Griffith's Gnat
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Red Copper John - #18
• GB Flashback PT - #14-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18
• GB Flashback PT - Olive #18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
• Chromie - #18
Steamers & Leeches:
• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10
• Beaded Micro Buggers - #12
• Zack's Damseleech - #14
Dry Flies:
• Adams - #18-20
• Hackle Winged May - BWO
• Harrop's Last Chance - All
• Griffith's Gnat
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Red Copper John - #18
• GB Flashback PT - #14-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18
• GB Flashback PT - Olive #18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
• Chromie - #18
Steamers & Leeches:
• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10
• Beaded Micro Buggers - #12
• Zack's Damseleech - #14
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The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, May 14th
Fall River: The Fall continues to improve as we get into the heart of the dry fly season
Sacramento River - Lower: The river continues to be in great shape with a ton of bugs hatching, and fish eating!
McCloud River: Great fishing is happening right now on the McC
Pit River: The river has dropped in and is fishing well from Pit 3 down through 5
Sacramento River - Upper: The river looks like it is finally dropping in!
Seeing more Salmonflies down by the weir in the lower section
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5-12-2026
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