McCloud River Fish Report for 4-25-2024
McCloud River Report
McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)
by The Fly Shop
4-25-2024
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While it is big on the lower end, releases from Lake McCloud are a steady 250 CFS and the tributaries are adding an additional 300 CFS by Ah-Di-Na. The clarity on the lake gage is very good, so this should be a good option. The road in to Ash Camp is open and the only thing you should keep an eye on is Highway 89, we have one more storm heading our way this weekend and after that it will be warming up. A walk-in customer reports you can get in to Ah-Di-Na, be prepared for fallen trees and other obstacles if you go. There has been some good midge and Blue Wing Olive hatches, nymphing with the small, black flies is the best way to hook up. The BP Weiss, Two-Bit Hooker, and black Micro May are all working. Other good flies to throw right now are Rubberlegs, brown or black in #6 or #8, Perdigons and Olive Hotspots. This spring should be a great one. Cloudy days will bring the Green Drakes out, and then the PMDs. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Chris or Bryan in Outfitters at (530)222-3555.
Hot Flies:
• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• 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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for Thursday, April 25thHat Creek: Hat Creek Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The river continues to clear and is fishing better each day
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 11thMcCloud River: The clarity on the lake gage is very good, so this should be a good option
Pit River: Pit 3 flows were bumped the second week this month and are not a stable 480 CFS
Trinity River: The Spring pulse flows will begin next Tuesday, April 16th
Sacramento River - Upper: Beginning to see signs of runoff
Baum Lake: Baum has been a good spot to get a great workout fighting trout
Shasta Lake: The fishing has been steadily good on the Float N' Fly rigs
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