Manzanita is pretty much ice free at this point

Manzanita Lake - CA (Madera County)


by The Fly Shop
6-1-2023
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We have some reports that Manzanita is pretty much ice free at this point. It is still a ways away from being a great location to fish though. About a week or two should do it. Stay tuned for more info.

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







5-3-2023
The reservoir is pretty full at this time and PG&E should keep it pretty well filled this spring. Hot Flies:  Dry Flies: Harrop's...... Read More