Northern California Stream Report
There are several hundred miles of rivers, creeks, lakes and streams within easy striking distance of The Fly Shop® in Redding.
It’s not surprising that quite a bit of water is set aside as fly fishing only, catch-and-release, with special closures and regulations designed to help ensure that the fishing around here will stay good for generations. The Fly Shop staff will custom-tailor the day and guide to your ability and interests, putting you on the best local water.
Trout and steelhead fishing here isn’t a season; it’s a way of life at The Fly Shop®, and we’ve got fine fishing nearly 365 days of the year. Whether it’s a beautiful spring or fall day, blistering hot mid-summer afternoon, or snow-covered winter morning, we’ve got the staff and the guides that can handle it. We’ll also help with flies and equipment, lodging, and transportation if you need it.
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Fall River Report
Upated: February 4, 2019
Report: With general trout season coming to an end, fishing on the Fall River is done. We had an excellent season this year, and we are hoping for an even better season in 2019!
Hot Flies:
Hat Creek Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: General trout season has come to an end, and so has the fishing on Hat Creek. We had another great season of fishing on this legendary spring creek. Come 2019, we are hoping for an even better season!
Hot Flies:
Klamath River Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Flows out of Iron Gate are somewhat stable around 1,050 CFS, the river has good color. It is fishing well up top with good numbers of adults and some half pounders. The fishing should only improve with the warm weather we have in the forecast. This river has a ton of stoneflies, so you should always have a Rubberlegs on. Although it is somewhat cool, this river is still a good place to get a grab on a swung fly. Throw on a tip, slow your presentation down and put on a big, dark fly for best results.
Hot Flies:
Eggs:
Clown Egg, M.C. Redd Reaper - Champagne, Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink or Salmon Egg, Boles Bazookas
Nymphs:
Pat's Rubberlegs - #4-8, 3-D Nymphs - #8-10, Red Copper Johns - #14-18, Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18, Articulated Marabou Leech
Lower Sacramento River Report
Updated: February 15, 2019
Report:
Keswick releases are 3,250 CFS. We are back in the shop after the power outage kept us out for the last two days. The upper river above the Posse Grounds look good with at least two feet of visibility. It is continuing to clear. The smaller tributaries are definitely adding color, down at Bonnyview the vilisibility is about a foot. With little to no precipitation in the forecast we expect the river to be cleared up and fishing well down to Anderson by Sunday or Monday. Best bugs have been Dark Lords, Eng Things, Black Silvey's and Rubberlegs. We have also had some sporadic PMD hatches, and of course Baetis will fill the void. Keep your eye on the weather, the next sunny day should be marked on your calendar.
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. If you need a shuttle, you can contact Kim (530)782-9090.
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, #18 Dark,
Mayfly Cripple - Limestone #18,
Norman's Loopwing - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
CB Birds Nest - #14,
Mercer's Micro May - #14-16 Brown,
Mercer's Poxy Back PMD - #16,
Bubbleback Caddis, - Olive #16,
Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink,
Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
McCloud River Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: It was yet another fabulous season on the McCloud River. We had some epic fishing days, with some absolutely giant trout being landed. We are looking forward to next years season!
Hot Flies:
Pit River Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report:
Pit 3 flows indicate Lake Britton is topping the dam. We haven't had any first hand accounts of the river lately, but experience tells us this river is probably blown as of now. If you must go, we'd suggest Pit 4 or 5, but keep an eye out for any flow bumps on any section of river you fish at this time of year.
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, Chernobyl Ant, Fat Albert, Adams - #14-18, Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #12-16, Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa, Morrish October Pupa, Skip’s TB October Caddis, Black A.P. - #12, Dark Lords - #12-16, Flashback Pheasant Tail - #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18, BH Hellgrammite - #6, Mercer's Poxyback Dark Stone - #6, GB Black A.P. - #10-12, CB Micro Mayflies - #14-18, Red Copper Johns - #16-18, Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8, Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #14-18, GB Bird's Nest - #10-16
Streamers & Leeches:
Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
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Trinity River Report
Upated: February 15, 2019
Report: Use caution when traveling to and from the Trinity if you are driving west on 299 from Redding! Several slides were reported this morning on 299. With Winter storms bringing rain, you could be the first to encounter a slide. And, some reconstruction remains with localized control. Please be safe!
Releases from Lewiston remail at 300 CFS. The river was blown yesterday, but is dropping in today and should be good down to Weaver Creek by tomorrow. Further clearing should have if fishing well down to the North Fork confluence in a couple of days. Golden Stones are moving around and definitely have the fishes' attention, but as the days get longer and warmer look for March Browns and Callibaetis to come off. These fish will key on small mayfly nymphs, so a good pattern with a stout hook will serve you well. Dirfting Flashback PT's in #14 & 16 have saved many days on the Trinity. If you are swinging, throw on a sink tip and fish it slow right up to the hang down, these fish will grab it if it's in their face.
Trinity River Flows:
Trinity River Releases from Lewiston
Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point
Shuttle Services:
• Bill & Caryl Dickens (Gold Coast Shuttle) at 530-623-1905 or through their website at goldcoastshuttles.com
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.
Add a
Ross Cimmaron II Fly Reel and a Scandi shooting head, a leader, tippet and fly and you'll be in business.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Harrop's Last Chance Cripple - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Pat's RubberlegsBrown and Black, #4-8
Mercer's Poxyback GB Hares Ears - #8-14,
TB Solitude Stone - #8,
Lance's X-May - #16, Brown,
Mercer's Gold Bead Biot Epoxy Golden Stone - #8-10
Eggs:
Clown Egg - #4-10,
M.C. Redd Reapers
Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink & Salmon Egg,
Boles Bazookas - #8
Streamers & Leeches:
Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any,
CH Kiwi Muddlers, Freshwater Clouser - Any
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Upper Sacramento River Report
Upated: February 4, 2019
Report:
Good news! The closure area has been moved and the upper river is now open from Pollard Flat to the north. We have some rain and snow in the forecast, so be extra cautious if you go to stay upstream of the Slate Creek drainage as heavy downpours could cause slides and debris flows.
Flows at Delta are above 3,400 CFS as of now with the clarity deteriorating. The Upper Sac will probably be out for a while. Other options would be one of the regional lakes or The Klamath once the storm is done and the roads are plowed.
Please feel free to give us a call for more updated information about the fire.
Upper Sacramento Flows at Delta
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
D&D Cripple - March Brown, 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, Morrish 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, GB Birds Nest - #12-14, Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #12-18, Swink's BTS, Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-16
Streamers & Leeches:
Sheila Sculpin, Woolly Buggers, Muddler Minnows - #10
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Baum Lake Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: We have heard reports that the lake is fishing good! It is getting into the time of year where you need to slow things down. Stick to the basics, fishing midges and leech patterns. Look for fishing feeding on midges and baetis on the surface!
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, Light Cahill - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18, Ultra Scuds, GB Flashback PT - #14-20, Black A.P. - #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20, Mercer's Gidget, Mercer's CB Micro Mays - Ruby Red #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
Iron Canyon Reservoir Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: We have not heard anything as of recent. You can expect a standard winter day! Look for small calibaetis and midges. Also, you can expect to catch fish subsurface on woolly buggers, balance leeches, and nymphs. Get out and explore!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Harrop's Last Chance - Callibaetis
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
Keswick Reservoir Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report:
Keswick is fishing well with fish up top in the current taking a variety of nymphs, midges, stoneflies and Baetis patterns. Stripping leeches has been a good tactic, olive Wooley Buggers can do the trick. If you are looking for big browns, fish the big stuff deep, Dali Lamas, Sculpzillas and other similar big patterns on full sinking lines are what's required.
Stripping leeches and buggers on a type VII full sink line works great here. Fish going over 20" happen! Releases out of Shasta Dam have been stable. Good place to hire a guide though. Finding these fish requires some special knowledge and a boat.
Indicator suspended Birds Nests, Midges, PT Nymphs should work along the edges of the fast water near the Dam. Suspend your flies about 2-3 feet below the indicator. These fish like to come up to the fly. Fish the shallow edges. Stay low!! You will need a motorized boat to get to where the good fishing exists.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Mercer's Missing Link #16-18, Adams #14-16, Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinners #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Bubbleback Caddis - #14, Mercer's Glo-Bubble Caddis - Tan #14, Chromie - #16-18, Mercer's Gidget, GB San Juan Worm - #12, Mercer's Biot Epoxy Golden Stones - #8-12, 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, BH Halebopp Leech - Olive/Dark Olive #8
Lake McCumber Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report:
From recent reports, it sounds like the lake is a little tough to fish right now. If you do head up, stick to the basic patterns; woolly buggers, balance leeches, and pheasant tails. With general trout season coming to an end, do not hesitate to get out and fish!
The fish are not really big. Comprised of planted rainbows, some brown trout.
Lake McCumber is surrounded with tall conifers, enveloped in clean crisp air and watched over by soaring eagles with sharp talons. A medium sized impoundment, the lake is considered "just right" for tubers, prams and Goldilocks.
Access To Lake McCumber
This lake is just east of Shingletown north of Highway 44. Take Ritts Mill Rd and follow the signs to the public access. This little reservoir is best fished using a float tube or small pram. If you'd like the details, please stop by the shop on your way up and we can help with directions.
Fishing Still Waters Can be Intimidating
At first. Knowing where and when to go as well as what setups and presentations will work at any new location can be difficult to figure out. For many, this is part of what makes fishing new locations a lot of fun. For those who would like to get ahead of the learning curve, we have a professional guide staff that excels on still waters and push you over the hump.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Getting around on a lake or small pond in one of the Outcast Fish Cat 4-LCS really puts you in touch with the environment and is small enough that you can put one in the trunk of a small vehicle so you'll never have an excuse for not going. For the Cadillac experience and a craft nimble and large enough for small rivers, the Outcast Fish Cat 9-IR pontoon will get you just about anywhere you would ever want to go in style.
Of course, you won't be out on the lake just for a thigh or upper back workout. To begin with, The Fly Shop's Signature H2O Fly Rod/Reel/Line Outfit is one of the best deals on the west coast. The 6 wt. with a weight forward, floating line will tackle most situations you will encounter on the still waters up here in and around Redding whether you are throwing dries to rising fish, suspending midges or a Balanced Leech under an indicator or stripping a Damsel Leech. An additional
Fly Shop L2A Reel with an Intermediate Sinking fly line will have you covered when you want to fish deeper on those blue bird days.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Parachute Adams - #16-18, Galloup's Cripple Callibaetis, Quigley's Cripple - Callibaetis
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Hula Damsel - #16, Zack Attack Damsel, Skip Nymph, Mercer's Midgeling - #18, Burk's Sierra Damsel, Zack's Zallibaetis, Hogan's S&M - Brown #16-18, GB Half-Flashback PT - #16-20
Streamers & Leeches:
Freshwater Clouser - Olive/White #6, Zonkers - #4, Beadhead Mini Leech - Any, Beaded Micro Buggers - Any
Lewiston Lake Report
Updated: February 9, 2019
Report: Lewiston Lake is fishing well with good midge hatches coming off sporadically throughout the day. This is a good option if the rivers are blown, you can fish the top up by the dam where there is current. Otherwise, find the old channel and fish the drops offs. Good patterns are Balanced Leeches in Olive and Brown, there are a lot of dragonflies in this lake and the trout crush the nymphs. Watch out for the wind, you can get blown around in the afternoons.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Hackle Stackers - BWO #18, Parachute Adams - #14-18, Mayfly Cripples
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Ultra Scuds - #16, Chromies - #18-20, Mercer's CB Micro May - Black #18, Flashback Pheasant Tail - #16-18, Beaded Zebra Midges - #18-20, Mercer's Gidgets
Streamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail, Woolly Bugger - Any, Beadhead Crystal Buggers - #8, Zack's Swimming Leech - #8, Zack's Damseleech - Orange/Olive
Manzanita Lake Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report:
Manzanita Lake has frozen over. We'll keep an eye on it and let you know when it opens back up. In the meantime, you can get up to Baum Lake or Lewiston Lake for some great action!
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
McCloud Reservoir Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: We haven't heard any recent reports from McCloud Lake, but we will get up there and fish it soon. The log piles near the dam are a great place to look for cruising ‘bows, throw streamers to get them chasing from underneath. Fish San Juan worms near the river inlet, this system is lousy with aquatic worms. Get out and fish!
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 Dun 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
Steamers & Leeches:
Beaded Micro Bugger - Black, Zonkers - #4, Beaded Micro Buggers - Any
Pyramid Lake Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Pyramid is picking up from shore, with some days providing solid numbers of fish including reports of 10-15lb plus Cutts being landed. Guys are fishing fast sinking lines with a combination of the Popcorn Beetle, Midnight Cowboy, or Zack's Pyramid Minnows, as well as large midges and Balanced Leeches under the indicator. Blue Bird days have been typically slower recently. Fish have been found all the way from the north to the south end, with the deeper/steeper drop offs fishing the best. Also to note the road in from the north is now open.
Hot Flies: Pyramid Beach Leech - #8, Zack's Cut Bait Midge, Rich's Moo-Midge - #8, Mahalo Nymphs, Popcorn Beetle, Midnight Cowboy, Zack's Pyramid Minnow
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Antelope Creek Lodge Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: That is a wrap on another great season up on the ranch! We thank everyone who spent time with us at the lodge look forward to seeing you again next season. In the meantime, if you are looking for a place to get out and fish we still have some openings at Rock Creek Lake and Oasis Springs this season,
Hot Flies:
Bailey Creek Lodge Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Winter is in the air and Bailey Creek is looking great! The lakes have a daily midge hatch keeping fish looking up through most of the day. A #18 Parachute Adams or Griffith's gnat will get you hooked up most of the time. For even more finesse, tie on a #16-18 Zebra Midge and suspend it under an indicator. Crystal Buggers in Olive and Black Crystal Buggers are working well. Balanced Leeches fished under an indicator will get you through the slow times.
Hot Flies:
Upper Lake (Bass):
Whitlock's Swimming Frog, Beaded Micro Buggers #12, Wiggle Minnow, Mini Popper - Any #12, Crystal Buggers - Any #4
Lower Lake (Trout):
Dry Flies:
Fat Albert - #14, Ant Misbehavin', Norman's Loopwing - Callibaetis, CDC Dun - Callibaetis & BWO, Midge Hanger
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Rainy's Water Boatman, Crystal Buggers - Any, BH Halebopp Leech - #8, Freshwater Clousers, GB Flashback PT - #16-20, Mercer's CB Micro May - #16-18, Chromie - #16-18, Beaded Zebra Midge, BK Lazer Midge - #16-18, Mercer's Gidget
Battle Creek Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: With general trout season coming to an end, we are looking forward to next years season. We are anxious to see what 2019 has planned, and hoping for an even better fishing year!
Hot Flies:
Bollibokka Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: What an incredible and tumultuous season we had this year. Everything from giant fires to massive trout, 2018 was nothing short of remarkable. With general trout season coming to an end, we are looking forward to next year, and are hoping for an even better fishing season in 2019!
Hot Flies:
Circle Seven Guest Ranch Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: What an incredible and tumultuous season we had this year. Everything from giant fires to massive trout, 2018 was nothing short of remarkable. With general trout season coming to an end, we are looking forward to next year, and are hoping for an even better fishing season in 2019!
Hot Flies:
Clear Creek Ranch Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: This was an absolutely crazy trout season. Despite all the fires and smoke, Clear Creek had a great 2018 season. With general trout coming to an end, we are looking forward to an even better season in 2019!
Hot Flies:
Gold River Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: The fishing has been pretty decent, and with the recent rains, more fish are expected to moving in. Good numbers of half pounders are being caught every day up river on the swing with a few adults thrown in for the mix. A hot bug right now is the Copper Bead Assassin with Brett's Klamath Intruder in Orange a close second. The fish are bright and hot.
Hot Flies: #2 Burnt Chicken in Black, Pink or Purple
Hat Creek Ranch Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: The season for Hat Creek Ranch has been great! The creek is in great shape, but the high temperatures make it a challenge to fish. You can find Tricos, PMDs, and Caddis throughout the day. With two great places to choose from to stay on the ranch and right in the heart of some of the best public waters in the north state, this is a great location base your California fishing expedition!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies (Lake):
Bionic Ant, Carl's Foam Ant, Barr's Dropper Hopper, Dave's Foam Hopper, Adult October Caddis - #8, Foam October Caddis - #8, Potter's October Caddis - #8, CDC Dun - #20 BWO, Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinner - BWO, Mercer's Missing Links - #16-18, Tilt Wing Dun - PMD, Yellow Stimulators - #8-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies & Streamers (Lake):
GB Flashback PT - Olive #14-18, Mercer's CB Micro May - Black #14-18, Beaded Zebra Midges - Black #18, Burk's Crystal HBI, Mercer's Glass Bead Micro Mayflies - Any, Chromie - #18, Mercury Black Beauty - #20
Luk Lake Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Luk Lake has cleared and is fishing well. The trout are cruising the weed beds and reeds looking for damsel nymphs and midges. Bring some Griffith's Gnats when they are sipping up top. Zack Attack Damsels in Olive and Burnt Orange stripped slowly or under an indicator is a deadly tactic. Look for the Callibaetis to come off when it warms back up after this storm. This is a great venue when the rivers are blown in the winter.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
CDC Duns - BWO, Adams - #12-20, Humpy - Yellow, Purple Para Wulff
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Chan's Chironomid Bombers - #12, Mercer's CB Micro May - #14-18, Black A.P. - #14-16
Streamers & Leeches:
Zack's Zallibaetis - #14-16, Zack's Swimming Leech - #8, Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any
Bass Flies:
Mini Poppers - #12, Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any
Oasis Springs Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: It was a remarkable season this year up on Battle Creek. With general trout season coming to an end, we are anxious to see what 2019 has in store for us!
Hot Flies:
Pedrotti Ponds Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: The bass bite is slowing down but you can still get into some fish! Clousers & streamers are working well during the day. With the colder temperatures, the fish are slowing down, and so will your retrieve. This time of year can produce some of the biggest bass of the season, so do not let the slow times discourage you.
Hot Flies:
Poppers & Topwater Flies:
Mini Popper - Any, Mr. Hankey - #4-6, Silver Shiner Popper - #6
Streamers & Leeches:
Meat Whistle - Black or White, Crystal Bugger - Black #4, Mercer's Poxyback Crayfish - Any, Beaded Micro Buggers - #12, Foam Tail Werm - #2/0, Mercer's Poxyegg Leech - #4, Egg Sucking Bunny Leech - Black #2, Freshwater Clousers - Black & Chartreuse #6
Rock Creek Lake Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Callibaetis, midges, and blue winged olives continue to boil off in the late afternoons on the lake. Fish will take emerging nymphs, cripples and dries. Look for them coming off near the weed beds around the lake. Midges in the morning are a staple here. Come test your wits with these big bows in a great still water venue. Not to mention, brown trout well over 4-5lbs make this lake their home too!
Hot Flies:
Sugar Creek Ranch Report
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: Sugar Creek is fishing very well right now with fish eating midges. Good flies are #16-18 black Zebra Midges and Olive & Brown Balanced Leeches. Stripping a streamer back with an I-Line will work well too. You can sight fish for the bruisers cruising the shore and weed beds. This is the time to go, no pressure and hungry fish make for some great days!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Parachute Adams - #14-16, Cathy's Super Beetle, Norman's Loopwing - BWO, Tilt Wing Dun - BWO, Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Black A.P. - #14-16, Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May - #22, Zack's Zallibaetis - #14-16, Mercer's CB Micro May - Black #14-18, Chromie - #16-18
Streamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail, Zack Attack Damsels - #14, Burk's Sierra Damsel - Olive #12
Wilk's Pond
Updated: February 4, 2019
Report: The topwater bite is slowing down. Mid day, go sub-surface with Crystal Buggers and Balance Leeches. The bigger fish are going to be targeting the bluegill, so have a few bluegill-like baitfish patterns on hand as well. A great pattern is Low Fat Minnow in Bluegill color! The colder temperatures will slow the fish down, so you will want to make sure you are not fishing too quickly. This is the time of the year when the giants are caught, so do not be discouraged by the slow times!
Hot Flies:
Poppers & Topwater Flies:
Mini Popper - Any, Mr. Hankey - #4-6, Silver Shiner Popper - #6
Streamers & Leeches:
Meat Whistle - Black or White, Crystal Bugger - Black #4, Mercer's Poxyback Crayfish - Any, Beaded Micro Buggers - #12, Foam Tail Werm - #2/0, Mercer's Poxyegg Leech - #4, Egg Sucking Bunny Leech - Black #2, Freshwater Clousers - Black & Chartreuse #6