Manzanita Lake Fish Report for 6-4-2022
Quick update to add there are a lot of ants & termites in the area
Manzanita Lake - CA (Madera County)
by The Fly Shop
6-4-2022
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Quick update to add there are a lot of ants & termites in the area, fish could be keying on those. The lake is quickly warming up and the fish can be found cruising the shallower areas near the shore. Don't forget to check out the shallow areas of the lake. If you spend time observing, you will see them rising to take emerging mayflies and ants. The Mahagonies and Callibaetis are not really coming off in droves as of yet, but it would be a good idea to have some duns in your box in size 14. Zebra Midges, Balanced Damsels and #14 - 16 PTs fished under indicators or on an I-Line are good methods right now.
Pay attention to the special regulations here, especially where you can and can't fish. Barbless hooks, artificial lures, catch and release. Make sure you inquire at the park entrance.
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, Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinner
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Zack's Attack Damsel, Burk's Sierra Damsel, Black A.P. - #14-16, Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18, Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20, Mercer's Gidgets
Streamers & Leeches:
Beaded Micro Bugger - Black, Zonkers - #4, Beaded Micro Buggers - Any
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, June 2nd, 2022Fall River: The Fall River has some great PMD hatches happening
Hat Creek: There are some Salmonflies coming off now
Sacramento River - Lower: There should be a ton of insects coming off
McCloud River: We are seeing the beginnings of the Golden Stones hatching
Pit River: There are some stoneflies hatching here and there
Sacramento River - Upper: The Upper continues to fish well
Baum Lake: The lake is now fishing very well
Shasta Lake: More and more bass are looking up!
The Fly Shop Reports
for Saturday, May 14th, 2022Fall River: Fall River is fishing well
Hat Creek: The hatches on some days can be pretty intense
Sacramento River - Lower: Spring is here and the fishing is still stellar!
McCloud River: This warming trend should kick off the Green Drakes and PMDs
Pit River: Flows below the Pit 4 dam and through Big Bend on Pit 5 are high, but doable in some places
Trinity River: Spring pulse flows will begin today on the river
Sacramento River - Upper: The Upper is fishing well
Baum Lake: Baum has been somewhat slower than usual for this time of year
Shasta Lake: More and more bass are looking up!
Lewiston Lake: This could be the go-to lake in the next few lakes
Manzanita Lake: The Mahogany Duns and Callibaetis are on the horizon for now
Antelope Creek : Antelope Creek Lodge Fishing Report
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