McCloud River Fish Report for 2-25-2025
The flows below Lake McCloud through Ash Camp are now just above 200 CFS
McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
2-25-2025
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The flows below Lake McCloud through Ash Camp are now just above 200 CFS, the clarity on the low end is great. This could be a decent option to check out as the weather will be warming somewhat over the weekend. Of course, going over the pass and down into Ah-Di-Na would not be advisable for the time being. Smaller BWOs and midges will be the primary insects coming off. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, & Sweet Peas. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. We'll be looking for the lengthening days when the sun begins to warm the valley and we can look forward to Salmonflies and Green Drakes. 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 800-669-3474.
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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The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, February 18th
Hat Creek: This could be a decent afternoon venture with sunny skies
Sacramento River - Lower: Currently the releases from Keswick are 30,000 CFS and it is still projected to be 20,000 by Thursday the 20th
McCloud River: The flows below Lake McCloud through Ash Camp are now just above 200 CFS
Trinity River: Releases from Lewiston Dam remain at 3,500 CFS
Sacramento River - Upper: The current flows on the Delta Gage just above the lake are down to just above 2,000 CFS
Baum Lake: Baum Lake continues to produce stellar fishing
Shasta Lake: Still some great fishing for trout and bass on the big lake!
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston Lake Fishing Report
Manzanita Lake: The lake is still frozen
Pyramid Lake: The fishing continues to be solid at the salty pond, with good numbers of fish cruising the shorelines

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