Iron Canyon Reservoir Fish Report - Deadlun, CA (Shasta County)

Fishing has been good over the last week

Iron Canyon Reservoir - Deadlun, CA (Shasta County)

by The Fly Shop
5-6-2024
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Fishing has been good over the last week. This is a good place to go this spring with very little fishing pressure. Balanced Swimming Leeches are always a safe bet as well as worm patterns and midges! If the visibility is decent, this could be a good destination to hook a ton of rainbows.

Hot Flies:

Midge Flies:
Harrop's CDC Emerging Midge - #20

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• San Juan Worm - Fire #8-14
• Chromies - #16-18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-18
GB Half-Flashback PT - #16-20

Streamers & Leeches:
• Beaded Micro Buggers
• Freshwater Clouser - Olive/White
• Zonkers - #4

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Friday, May 3rd

Pit River: The river is has come down on Pit 3 and 4, but the water clarity is still an issue
Sacramento River - Upper: The river is high from top to bottom
Iron Canyon Reservoir: This could be a good place to go this spring with very little fishing pressure
Keswick Reservoir: The reservoir is fishing well
Shasta Lake: The Spots have moved into the shallows to spawn and the fishing has been stellar!
Lewiston Lake: The lake is a good option if you are in the area
McCloud Reservoir: The reservoir has been topping up

The Fly Shop Reports

for Thursday, May 2nd

Hat Creek: Hat Creek Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The releases were dropped down to 6,000 CFS a couple of days ago
McCloud River: Things have kicked into high gear on the McCloud