Baum Lake Fish Report for 8-17-2021
Baum Lake Report
Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
8-17-2021
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Smoke has been light to heavy over the past week impacting the experience for those heading up to fish Baum. There are a ton of midges, size #16-18 red and copper colored pupa patterns work well, like Zebra Midges. With more Caddis coming off don't forget to bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Bubble Back Caddis to dead drift or swing. Soft Hackles work great here too. Damselflies are abundant and Zach's Swimming Damsel is a good pattern. Sinking lines with Wooly Buggers and ZT's Balanced Swimming Leeches are a great choice to get some big fish. Small nymphs under a dry dropper is the best way to get a high number of fish without scaring the trout in there. 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, Light Cahill - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18, Ultra Scuds, GB Flashback PT - #14-20, Black A.P. - #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20, Mercer's Gidget, Mercer's CB Micro Mays - Ruby Red #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
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, August 17th, 2021Shasta Lake: The lake is low and giving up a lot of spots right now
Lewiston Lake: Smoke is definitely impacting the Lewiston area at this time
Manzanita Lake: Manzanita Lake Report
McCloud Reservoir: The lake should be clearing enough to fish
Fall River: Fishing Has Remained Very Good
Hat Creek: The fishing has remained very good
Klamath River - Middle: Klamath River Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The river will be dropping again to 8,000 CFS on Thursday
McCloud River: The river is definitely clearing
Pit River: Smoke is a factor but the river continues to fish well
Trinity River: Trinity River Report
Sacramento River - Upper: Smoke is definitely an issue right now
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