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3/13/24
We've had guides and customers trying to keep the lid on Baum Lake. It's been super good the past month and if all of your other options are unavailable, and you just want to catch a lot of fish and some of the big ones, Baum is worth a look. Fish are eating midge larvae and Blue Wing Olive nymphs for the most part. For dries, the BWO Comparadun and Norman's Loopwing work well, for your underwater offerings Sweet Peas, the light BP Weiss Nymphs, and #18 olive S&M nymphs are all good. Don't forget your midge and Wooly Bugger boxes. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator when the wind picks up can save the day here. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Adams - #18-20
• Hackle Winged May - BWO
• Harrop's Last Chance - All
• Griffith's Gnat
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Red Copper John - #18
• GB Flashback PT - #14-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18
• GB Flashback PT - Olive #18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
• Chromie - #18
Steamers & Leeches:
• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10
• Beaded Micro Buggers - #12
• Zack's Damseleech - #14
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
No Current Report available. Here is some information about Plumas County lakes and current contact information.
https://plumascounty.org/Camping-Bucks-Lake
Plumas County
info@plumascounty.org | 530-927-5180
3/1/24
The lake closed for fishing on February 29, 2024, but it will reopen for fishing on the Saturday of Memorial Weekend.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
1/11/23
EAGLE CANYON REPORT BY DJ SPIVEY
I recently had the chance to fish a few days up on a eagle canyon with a great group of guys. With harsh weather rolling through Northern California, we decided to head east out of red bluff up to the Eagle canyon lakes. Starting off strong on smaller Woolley bugger patterns we stripped up some huge fish! Both days we picked up fish on streamers, indicator rigs and dry dropper set ups. If you're looking to have a shot at some big rainbow trout eagle canyon is definitely a spot to check out!
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com
3/5/24
This weekend the Fall River Valley received some snow along with the rain. With Spring right around the corner, we'll be keeping an eye on the Fall so provide some updates to you. Right now the Rainbows are up in the tributaries spawning, this last season saw a bunch of fish in the 12" range and these fish will be significantly larger. This spring is looking to be epic, we can't wait for April!
Hot Flies:
• Lance's Jigged X-May
• Weiss BP Nymph
• Norman's Wiggletails
• Pheasant Tails
• Mercer's Missing Link
• Zug Bugs
• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leeches
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
2/1/23
The low flow section is in good shape and is producing the occasional steelhead. River conditions and action are about the best in the Central California watershed.
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com
3/13/24
This spring creek is beginning to show signs of waking up with some good hatches and hungry fish playing nicely with fly anglers over this past week. The snow is all gone and the clarity in the stream excellent. With sunny, warming days ahead this creek will only fish better as the days lengthen. You can expect a prolific Baetis/Blue Wing Olive hatch any winter day when there is plentiful sunshine, and with less than 5 mph winds forecast all weekend, and partly cloudy skies, this would be a good spot to go. Bring your Hackle Stackers, Griffith's Gnats, and a stealthy approach. Nymph-wise, the BP Weiss nymph, X-Mays in #18, or Sweet Peas are great to have along with some Peaches n' Green. Moving around and keeping your eyes peeled for hatches is the best tactic this time of year on Hat. And please remember to respect other anglers and spawning Rainbows.
Hot Flies:
• Lance's Jigged X-May
• Rubberlegs
• Sweet Pea Jigged Baetis
• Pheasant Tails
• Mercer's Missing Link
• S&M Nymph
• Walt's Worm
• Peaches n' Green
• BP Weiss Nymph
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
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https://www.theflyshop.com/
Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!
11/9/23
This fishery generally fishes well during the winter months with very little pressure. 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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(Image: Nor Cal Fish Reports)
11/9/23
The reservoir is fishing well with a lot of rainbows coming to eat your balance leech. Fish it on a sinking line toward the banks. Other good options are baetis nymphs dead drifted under an indicator, the BP Weiss Nymph, black and olive X-Mays, Two-Bit Hookers and the venerable Mercer's Micro-May are all in the mix for this one. Your box should always be stocked with red and black Zebra Midges in #16 - 20 when heading out to Keswick. Watch out for the rocks and bring your best hook-set!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link #16-18
• Adams #14-16
• Midge Hanger #20
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Bubbleback Caddis - #14
• Chromie - #16-18
• Mercer's Gidget
• Chironomid Bomber - Any color #12
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - Brown #16-18
• Pats Rubberlegs - Brown #6-8
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
Streamers & Leeches:
• Crystal Buggers
• Freshwater Clousers - #6
• Zonkers - Natural #4
• Zack's Pyramid Beach Leech - #8
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
1/11/24
It will be a while before the Klamath will be clear enough to fish. This is good news! The remaining dams will be removed over the next six to seven months and the anadromous species, Steelhead and Chinook Salmon, will once again have access to cold springs and spawning grounds above. Preparations to stage equipment and move the hatchery was completed in the last couple of weeks, and the lake drawdowns have begun. The release from Iron Gate was bumped up to 2,500 CFS and there is a lot of sediment coming down the river. We will keep you posted on the progress of this largest of it's type project through the year.
Hot Flies:
Eggs:
• Clown Egg
• Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink or Salmon Egg
• Boles Bazookas
Nymphs:
• Pat's Rubberlegs - #4-8
• Coppertop Duracell - #16
• Red Copper Johns - #14-18
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• Beaded Assassins
-Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
www.theflyshop.com
3/4/24
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service reported this year has proven to be a bit milder with plenty of nice days between the storms to get out and chase the fish. The fishing has been good as of late, recent trips have produced mostley Browns with most fish in the 3 - to 4 -pound range all the way up to 9.5 pounds. The fish are feeding aggressively on the pond smelt in the lake and the easily available forage is bringing out the quality fish. Look for this winter bite to continue right on into spring. The launch ramp at Canyon remains open. The restroom at Hamilton Branch is closed for the season. The lake rose to 73 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
3/4/24
King salmon to 18 inches are showing up along with quality rainbow trout with trollers reportedly scoring with Trinidad Tackle's Optimizer Jr spoons or Tasmanian Cut Plugs behind green 8-inch 360 Flashers at 30 to 50 feet. These are the first solid reports of king salmon since 2022 - the year of the big fish. Bass fishing has been excellent with 121 Kayaks showing up for the recent Yak A Bass tournament, producing 42 limits. Targeting the pond smelt schools with plastics on the bass union weedless darter head or drop-shot along with small Keitech swimbaits on underspins. The lake rose 15 feet within two weeks to 862.34 feet in elevation and 84 percent. The forks are muddy and there is debris on the surface.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
5/1/23
The heavy spring flows are subsiding, and the lake is fishy green, with visibility about 5 feet today and should clear dramatically as the water slows down. Surprisingly the fishing has been solid over the last few days.
North lake up by Ackerman has been hot with limits plus caught on night crawlers and sliver blue fox lures. Right here at the marina a few 20+ inch rainbow trout were brought in on orange power bait. Not too many fly fishermen out yet but the hatches have started, these temperatures above 70 degrees have helped.
Try using a zebra midge or a callibaetis mayfly under an indicator. If you are not a fan of size 20, feel confident using a brown Bird’s Nest or Gold-Ribbed Hair’s Ear. As the water continues to clear I expect the area across from The Lakeview Terrace to fish like a spring creek. Try a black woolly or troll around with a Stanley Special to find the fish and then sit back and enjoy. Lewiston can be a crowd free zone, with limits plus a regular experience. Don’t tell anyone!
Bait – Nightcrawlers, Orange Glitter Power Bait, Lewiston Cocktail
Flies – Zebra Midge, Callibaetis
Watch for the Aquatic Wasp hatch
- Courtesy of Pine Cove Marina
Pine Cove Marina
530-778-3878
www.pine-cove-marina.com
12/1/23
Manzanita is or will be a great ice fishery soon. You can probably call the ranger station to see if it is worth going prior to making the trip.
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
• Zack's Bomb Squad. - #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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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11/9/23
PG&E has drawn the reservoir down for dam maintenance. You can, however, have a great day up near the inlet tossing Wooly Buggers and fish Balance Leeches under an indicator. No recent reports!
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
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zack's Attack Damsel
• Chan's Chironomid Bomber
• Squirmy Wormie - #12
• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20
• Mercer's Gidgets
Steamers & Leeches:
• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black
• Zonkers - #4
• Zack's Balanced Stillwater Swimming Leech - Any
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
3/13/24
It's worth a mention that the McCloud has been super clear this winter given the storms we have had. The road into 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.
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
Report provided by Modoc Outdoor Recreation and Tourism:
The drought is hitting Modoc hard. Some lakes that are at the basis for great fishing in Modoc County are low enough to challenge boaters at the launch and the river has not run high all year. Surprisingly though, the fishing has not suffered… yet. As a mater of fact, low lake levels have made targeting bass and other warm water species like, well, shooting fish in a barrel. A fly angler recently landed a 5.5 pound largemouth from shore on a Devil’s Garden lake. Kids get hooked on the lifestyle when 20-fish days are common, as they are right now. Trout are kegged up in deeper holes in rivers and streams making them almost too easy to target. All in all, it is a great time to be an angler in Modoc County. Just pray for rain before it all goes away…
Here are a few tips for low-water fishing:
•Please remember fish do not do as well when released in warmer water, especially trout and other cold water species.
•Play fish intended for release as quickly as possible, wet hands and keep fish in the water to maximize survival after release.
•Think about keeping a few smaller fish where regulations allow to lessen the drought’s impact on others left behind.
•Remember fuels are dry! Don’t start a wildfire that could impact all kinds of habitat, including already-stressed fisheries.
•Always leave an area better than you found it. Increased visitation means increased trash and other waste. Public servants cannot always keep up due to declining budgets and soaring demands. Please do your part!
5/23/22
Over the past three weeks, I’ve had several trips on Hat Creek, the McCloud, and the Upper Sac. The flows are very wadable, the water temps are in the low-mid 50’s, and all three rivers have fished very well for my guests. Euro nymphing has been the most productive technique for my guests, but we’ve also done very well fishing dry-dropper rigs, and you will always catch fish on an indicator rig. The dogwood trees are blooming along the McCloud, which always makes this a special time of year. If you’re interested in learning a new technique, or perfecting what you have already learned – let’s book a walk-wade trip on any of our amazing rivers!
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com
3/5/24
Right now the flows from Britton are relatively stable in the upper section of Pit 3. We are not sure what the clarity is, but if you are in the area, say on Hat Creek, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check it out. This spring we expect to see good Salmonfly and Golden Stone hatches, and down through Pit 4 PMDs and Callibaetis. This is a great river to fish a Euro rod and we highly recommend it. Be careful though, this can be a slippery river to wade. We recommend a wading staff when fishing the Pit.
Be aware that the flows on the Pit can and will change without notice, so definitely check before you go! And be prepared to get out when the river begins to rise.
Here are some useful links to monitor the flows:
Pit 3 - Below Pit 3 Dam
Pit 5 - Through Big Bend
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Stimulator - Orange
• Foam October Caddis
• Potter's October Caddis
• Mercer's Skating October Caddis
• Adams - #14-18
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Skip’s TB October Caddis
• Dark Lords - #12-16
• Flashback Pheasant Tail - #14-16
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18
• Mercer's Poxyback Dark Stone - #6
• GB Black A.P. - #10-12
• CB Micro Mayflies - #16-18
• Red Copper Johns - #16-18
• Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• Jigged Birds Nest - #14-16
• Walt's Worm
Streamers & Leeches:
• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
Privately owned waters represent an appreciable portion of California’s fishable waters. This includes flowing waters, privately owned lakes, and ponds. California’s private waters provide a great amount of fishing opportunity, produces quality fisheries and are important habitats for native wildlife species. Book with one of our amazing members here:
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There are several hundred miles of rivers, creeks, lakes and streams within easy striking distance of The Fly Shop® in Redding. To book a guided trip on one of our private waters or regional lakes or streams you can call or send a message at info@theflyshop.com.
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Reports from The Fly Shop Private Waters:
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Confluence Outfitters
We guide the best trout and steelhead destinations in northern California and southern Oregon. The guide team at Confluence Outfitters has the expertise, local knowledge and versatility to make your next fly fishing trip a trip to remember!
2/1/24
The storm definitely added some color to the river and the releases from Keswick have been ramped up to around 17,000 CFS. We'll keep an eye on things and report how it fishes over the next couple of days. Midge and BWO hatches will have the trout looking for smaller, dark offerings in the morning. Black #18 Lil' Bit Midges, Zebra Midges, Mercer's Micro May, a BP Weiss Nymph or a jigged X-May are all working. And don't overlook an egg pattern, we definitely have some late Fall Run Kings spawning here and there. Fish can be found in a lot of places, deep and shallow, so probe all of the water to make sure you aren't missing out on hooking up. The river is definitely worth wading, and there are hatchery steelhead in the system below Jellys Ferry for sure, a Trout Spey with your favorite swing fly can be a lot of fun for the next three months.
Access To the Lower Sacramento
The Lower Sacramento has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities when the flows are below 7,500 CFS. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
Fishing Large Rivers Can be Frustrating
There are many great places you can get in and wade this blue ribbon tail water. Having said that, the absolute best method to fish the Sac is from a drift boat. Aside from being able to access all of the water, you can fish the long runs on a dead, perfect drift which is deadly on these legendary wild rainbows. And who would be a better oarsman than one of our Professional Guides? They know every nook and cranny of the river, what insects are and will be hatching, and the setups and methods that will get you onto the fish of a lifetime.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Most of our fishing, whether from a drift boat, or wading when the releases are low enough, is done dead drifting nymphs. The Fly Shop's Signature Indicator Rod is nine and a half feet of indicator nymph fishing perfection designed by our professional staff right here on the Lower Sac. Teamed up with a 6 or 7 weight Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line or a Rio Intouch Xtreme Indicator Fly Line it will put a center pin rig to shame.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link, Dark
• Spotlight Caddis Emerger - Spotlight Caddis Emerger
• Comparadun - BWO, PMD
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16
• Fox's Poopah - #12-14
• Bubbleback Caddis, - Amber #14
• Olive Hot Spot, - #18
• Weiss Nymph, -
• Peaches n' Green, -
• Peaches n' Cream, -
• Ginger Snap, -
• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
2/15/24
Flows on the Upper coming into the lake are still relatively high at 2,300 CFS. The turbidity gage is on the fritz, so it's anyone's guess what the river's clarity is that low in the system. If you would like to go, be super careful at these flows, you should take a look at heading up to Dunsmuir or above. For those who like to swing, now would be a good time to get out the micro-Spey and give it a shot as there are large Rainbows heading up from the lake. Sculpins should be on the menu for the lakers, Barr's Slumpbuster in olive and black are two good options, a Dalai Lama in olive & white or The Mob in olive are other good patterns. Up top above Simms the small black flies, #18-20 black Zebra Midges, the BP Weiss nymphs, Jigged X-Mays and any Perdigon you have in your box will work well. Blue Wing Olives and midges will be good nymphs to try in the mornings, olive and black X-Mays and S&Ms along with the BP Weiss Nymph and Olive Hotspots.
Upper Sacramento Flows at Delta
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Sedgeback October Caddis - #10
• Low Water Baetis - #18
• Adams - #12-20
• Mercer's Missing Link - Dark #14-16
• Parachute Adams - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Skip's TB October Caddis
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
• Red Copper John - #16-18
• Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercury Black Beauty
• Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May - #22
• Mercer's GB Dark Stone - #8
• Mercer's Dark Stone - #6
• Pat's Rubber Legs - Brown #6-8
• Jigged Birds Nest - #14-16
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #12-18
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #16-18
• Walt's Worm
Streamers & Leeches:
• Sheila Sculpin
• Woolly Buggers
• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leech - #8
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
3/4/24
John Boitano, pro staffer at Phil’s Propellers, reported consistent main body action with some of the larger bass taken on down baits and larger plastics fished at 30 to 35 feet. Conditions are generally good despite some stain in the backs of the coves. Water level up about 7 feet. Jeff Goodwin reported a good showing of rainbows and browns in the 4 to 5 pound class. Goodwin is trolling Trinidad Tackle Optimizers, with real bait of Brads Super Baits stuffed with tuna and Pautzke Fire Power Krill and triangle flashers at a slower speed at 5 - 30 feet. Side planer presentations are king right now but a downrigger line or diver rod will get some action as well. The water temperature is 48-degrees with good conditions. Winter drawdowns have begun but will not affect lake conditions.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
3/14/24
Float n' Fly action is peaking right now. Best spots are where you see bait balls and definitely look for any rivulets of water entering the lake. Anglers fishing an I-Line with a black, grey, crystal or white Crystal Bugger will have a very good day. Fishing a shad Float 'n Fly under and indicator will likewise be very happy. Rainbows are also hammering the Crystal Buggers in Centimudi Cove. Come on up to witness the Nat Geo action first hand before it's all just a scaly slick.
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
For informational purposes:
Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir formed by Box Canyon Dam on the Sacramento River, in far northern California, near the town of Azalea, California. It is the site of local recreation, as well as being used for watershed protection and flood control.
- Courtesy of Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
https://www.shastacascade.com/
(800)474-2782
3/4/24
Finally, the water is coming back up and the lake has reached levels not seen in a couple of years. With Shasta near full, the water level should continue to rise. The current lake is 71 percent. The water temperature is 50 degrees. The bass bite has turned on with the rising water and the action is getting good. Mixed rip baits, cranks, and mid-sized swim baits are all working. The smaller fish are moving into the shallows, but the big fish are still holding deep. Trout action has been good. Water conditions are fair with stain but there is dangerous amount of debris that came in with the new water. The Fairview ramp is open with a very good dock.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
3/13/24
Things are beginning to wind down on the Trinity, but we are still seeing the big winter fish coming to the net daily. The river is still up with the tributaries flowing from the snow runoff and recent rains. Flows at Douglas City are around 1,000 CFS which makes the river easier to navigate. Don't overlook heading downstream below Junction City, clarity is not bad and the elevated flows have fish heading upstream daily. Large, dark flies and egg patterns are what's getting fish. Mercer's Psycho Prince in purple or orange, Little Black Stones and Duracells will work for your dropper. Egg patterns will be a great choice if/when the river colors up. For the swing fisherman, it will be a good idea to put on your Skagit floating head with a tip to swing a black Burnt Chicken or Hoh Bo Spey. We've had one of the best seasons so far on the Trinity and look forward to the next couple of months!
Trinity River Flows:
Trinity River Releases from Lewiston
Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point
Access To the Trinity River
The Trinity has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities during the steelhead season. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
Steelhead Fishing Can be Frustrating
These anadromous rainbow trout are known as the 'Fish of a Thousand Casts.' For good reason! The learning curve can be quite steep learning when and where to go, and what type of water to target. Our Professional Guide Staff has decades of experience guiding the Trinity River for steelhead. A day spent with one of our guides will get you up to speed much more quickly.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Early Summer Run Steelhead on the Trinity River will take swung flies readily. Spey rods are becoming an increasingly popular method to swing flies. The Fly Shop's Signature Spey Rods are an economical way to get into a great Spey rig.
Hot Flies:
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pat's RubberlegsBrown and Black, #4-8
• Mercer's Psycho Prince - #12-16
• TB Solitude Stone - #8
• Coppertop Duracell - #16
• Mercer's Gold Bead Biot Epoxy Golden Stone - #8-10
• Copper John Red - #10-14
Eggs:
• Clown Egg - #4-10
• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink & Salmon Egg
• Boles Bazookas - #8
Swing Flies:
• Ho-bo Spey - #6
• Beaded Assassins
• Hoody's Hangers - #4
• Brett's Klamath Skater - #7
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
3/4/24
The bass bite is on and those who aren't fishing bass are working the kokanee. The lake is full, and conditions are good.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News