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: October 1, 2024
Report: The weather is warming up this week for a brief spell and should then become much cooler by next week. Hatches continue to have smaller mayflies coming off, some Tricos, Baetis and smaller Callibaetis. Flies to target sipping fish for the spinner fall are the Drowned Trico, CDC Trico Spinner, the CDC Biot Spinner in both the Trico and Callibaetis. For the Callibaetis hatch, Quigley's Film Critic is tough to beat, although having Adams in sizes #14 - 20 this time of year will pay off big dividends. Brown and black Pine Squirrel Leeches and Theo's Waterboatman should round out your box for the afternoons. We have guides available over the next few weeks that will give you a great day, call Bryan or Chris in Outfitters at 800-669-3474 to set up a trip!
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
Hat Creek Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: We're keeping our eyes on Hat as we get into the fall. The days are shorter and the waters everywhere are cooling off and this means we'll see some good Blue Wing Olive hatches in the afternoons in the flats. Keep your eyes open for the October Caddis to come off on the stretches below the 299 bridge, it won't be long now! Tricos are on the wane and the remaining Callibaetis are small. Hoppers may be on the menu and a hopper-dropper setup below 299 with a BP Weiss Nymph, #18 S&M in olive or black, or Sweet Pea should pick up fish on either fly. Rubberlegs in the deeper holes will cajole a large fish to eat. In the flats below the Powerhouse 2 Riffle, target sipping fish with the appropriately sized Adams, #18-20 would be about the largest we can recommend.
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
Klamath River Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: Visibility just below where Iron Gate used to sit is still very turbid. In-stream work should be completed over the next week. We will post updates as we receive them.
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
Lower Sacramento River Report
Updated: October 11, 2024
Report: Releases from Keswick remain around 7,000 CFS and the fishing has improved quite a bit over the past two weeks. We are seeing great Blue Wing Olive hatches mainly beginning in mid-day through the evenings, some late-season PMDs as well. The BP Weiss nymph, Zebra Midges in #16 & 18, #18 Olive Hotspots and other small, black flies will hook fish. There are salmon in and a lot of people are reporting good numbers of fish on egg patterns. Rubberlegs are another producer from time to time, it is always a good idea to start with one tied on. And make sure you are fishing the shallow water. ;) And we would like to stress, yet again, the river below Anderson is fishing well, so if you would like some peace and solitude, those waters are well worth your attention. To get a day out on the river with one of our guides, give Bryan or Chris a call in Outfitters at 800-669-3474
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. Kim at Sac River Shuttle can get your shuttle done seven days a week. You can reach her at (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, 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
McCloud River Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: The McCloud continues to fish solidly below Lake McCloud through the Conservancy. Don't pay any attention to the turbidity gage above the lake, it is inaccurate and reading high. The visibility on the river is fantastic and you can get some sight fishing in. Mid day and afternoons are seeing some giant Blue Wing Olive hatches, and some Grannom Caddis as well. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, Sweet Peas, and some Andy's October Caddis. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. For the evening Caddis hatches right at dark, bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Missing Links will be players. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. 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
Pit River Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report:
The fishing on the Pit is just beginning to get really good. Pit 3 will be difficult to access from now until December 21st as PG&E is burying power transmission lines, the road is closed Mon-Fri during the day at the Clark Creek Rd junction to just past the Pit 4 Dam. If you would like to get on the Pit, coming up from Big Bend is your best option. As temperatures begin to fall over the next month you can safely fish the lower sections without fear of killing a fish due to high water temps. The methods and flies that will work are large, dark flies like a black Rubberlegs paired with any one of the good Euronymph jig flies or a Perdigon. A Caddis hatch towards the evening can have fish chasing Softhackles and swung Poopahs. We're looking forward to this fall and the October Caddis!
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
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Trinity River Report
Upated: October 11, 2024
Report:
A lot of people are opting for the Trinity these days and the fishing has been steadily improving over the past week. With shorter nights, the river continues to cool and you can safely fish down to Pigeon Point, and below if you watch your thermometer. There are enough fish in the system you can go just about anywhere from Lewiston down to Cedar Point and find some action. Some salmon are showing as well, keep your eyes out for those digging redds and target the steelhead with egg patterns behind the salmon. Good flies for nymphing are the Olive Hotspot and Duracell. Rubberlegs in black and brown likewise will produce fish, and if you see salmon you shouldn't not throw an egg pattern behind them. Now would be a good time to swing a skater. We have guide availability if you would like to get a taste of fair weather steelheading!
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
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
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Upper Sacramento River Report
Upated: October 11, 2024
Report:
The river continues to cool off and the fishing has been quite good the past week.
In the lower reaches from Gibson and downstream use caution as daily high water temps will peak above60F. Dry fly action can be had in the morning and evenings, and we aren't too far away from seeing good numbers of October Caddis coming off. Look for them generally from Simms up to the top of the river. The dark Missing Link in #14-16 and some Chubby Chernobyls in #8 are good options along with your Adams in #14 - 18. Fish are eating Duracells, Frenchies, Walt's Worm and just about any well-presented Perdigon. Fish them under Chubby Chernobyls and you can pick up a fish or two on the Chubby. Good BWO and a few PMDs are coming off. Look for your best chances at dry fly towards dark. Fish up around Dunsmuir and you should have a good day!
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
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Baum Lake Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: The fall is cooling the higher elevations and Baum Lake will be cooling as we head into October. This lake fishes great in the fall as fish gorge on whatever they can get their mouths around while the hatches become fewer and more sparse. For now, the Blue Wing Olive hatches are the prominent insects moving around, S&Ms in #18, black or olive, the BP Weiss Nymph, Sweet Peas and Mercer's Jiggy Micro May in #18 are super effective. While we are still on this side of December, Water Boatmen are still around and will entice some fish to abandon any pretense of concealment. Theo's Boatman is a good fly and can be fished on a floating line, swung and stripped, or in the deeper pools use an I-Line. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator are staplese 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
Iron Canyon Reservoir Report
Updated: June 26, 2024
Report: Iron Canyon could be a sleeper location to fish this summer. As recently as a couple of weeks ago fish were congregating in the input swirl and chowing on BWO nymphs, San Juan Worms, and the occasional Callibaetis hatch would have fish in the flats eating up top. 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
Keswick Reservoir Report
Updated: October 2, 2024
Report: It has been a while since we've had a report, but the latest is that Keswick is still a solid option. This is a midge factory and as we continue to edge into fall fish are looking for the small bugs. Blue wing olives are also coming off in the afternoons. The best fly has been the dark BP Weiss Nymph, but #18 - 20 (ouch!) black Zebra Midges are also producing. For picky fish, you may have to tie on an X-May or S&M, but probably not. Fishing olive Sculpin patterns like the Slumpbuster on a sinking line can produce vicious takes. Fall on Keswick is always a great bet!
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
Lake Shasta Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: The lake is still warm enough that you can find fish up near the surface and they will eat a popper. Fish are beginning to key on Shad, so the Float N' Fly tactic will be super good soon. We've got indicators and flies for that, call us up if you need advice on a setup for this. In the meantime, fish can still be caught on crayfish patterns on a sinking line fished toward the shore on Concussion Crays, Jiggy Worms or Grim Reapers on the rocks. Shasta is a year 'round Bass factory! Come on up!
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
Lewiston Lake Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report:
No recent reports.
The lake is a good option if you are in the area, with intermittent releases from Trinity Lake, fishing right below the outflow can produce some consistent hookups. With the amount of Damsels and Dragonflies in this system, Wooly Buggers stripped in brown, black and olive, and Balanced Leeches the same color stripped or fished under an indicator are solid approaches. And Zebra Midges in #16 - 18, black and red, are a staple here.
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: October 1, 2024
Report: The highway is open through the park and this will be your last chance to fish Manzanita before the snow flies. Fish should be chasing Damselfly & Dragonfly nymphs. Fishing Balanced Damsels under an indicator is a good tactic when there is chop, slowly stripping them on a floating or intermediate sinking line on glassy-surfaced areas usually works best. Look for Callibaetis spinner fall in the mid mornings and the hatching insects to happen later on. Mahogany Duns are also hatching, so bring your Adams in smaller sizes, #18 - 20, to match these smaller insects. The Purple Para Wolf in smaller sizes can work for the Mahoganies. A lot of midges are happening now too, so it never hurts to tie on a #16 or 18 black Zebra Midge. A full sinking line can be useful to probe the depths of this lake with black Leeches if you are looking for large Browns.
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
McCloud Reservoir Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: We finally received some good news and if you head up towards the mouth there are some nice fish eating Crystal Buggers in olive and brown. Balanced Leeches likewise can be a good choice under an indicator especially when there is some chop.
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
Pyramid Lake Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: The opener is today, and we'll post a report once we have heard from the early season anglers. For those who would like to go early, you will need to fish deep and further out in the lake. We won't be in Ladder Season for a while, so plan on bringing your pontoon, float tube, or Boston Whaler and throwing full-sink lines. The Lahontans are eating Tui Chubs, so baitfish patterns will be your best bet like Zack's Pyramid Minnow in Tui Chub. An important note Zack made is you will need to find the bait balls to locate the fish. A fish finder helps here. In November you will be able to break out your ladder - We can't wait!
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: October 1, 2024
Report: With cooling temps the fish know that winter is not too far off and are chowing on whatever they see. Midges in the morning can be a key to success, #16 & 18 black and red Zebra Midges are always effective then, and stripping Crystal Buggers will be effective when things warm up later. Beetles like the Hi-Viz Beetle will bring fish up to the surface later in the day when the breezes pick up. The final Callibaetis hatches are happening now, think small #18-20 Adams. On the creek a true hopper-dropper setup will net fish especially with dark nymphs like the Dark Lord. High-sticking Rubber Legs will also work well. We are filling up the calendar, but with a few spots available, this could be your next favorite place to relax and catch trout right out your back door! Call Bryan in Outfitters to get a trip set up trip.800-669-3474
Hot Flies:
Battle Creek Report
Updated: October 1, 2024
Report: The creek is in great shape with good access and cool water. Fishing has been very good with few hatches, but hungry fish. Good flies right now are the BP Weiss Nymph, Olive Hotspots, Dark Lords, brown Rubbelegs and red Copper Johns. Try your hopper-dropper setup and you will get some fish to eat your hopper. Euronymphing will get a lot of hookups, a good point fly is the TJ Hooker in coffee and black. To set up a day on the finest wild trout water in the north state call Bryan or Chris in Outfitters at (530)222-3555.
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
• Black A.P. - #12
• 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 - #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
Bollibokka Report
Updated: October 2, 2024
Report: Flows on the lower river remain just above 300 CFS, the water temps haven't been above 57 F for a week, and the river is fishing well. Don't pay any attention to the turbidity gage above the lake, it is inaccurate and reading high. The visibility on the river is fantastic and you can get some sight fishing in. Mid day and afternoons are seeing some giant Blue Wing Olive hatches, and some Grannom Caddis as well. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, Sweet Peas, and some Andy's October Caddis. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. For the evening Caddis hatches right at dark, bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Missing Links will be players. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. The river now extends below the property as the lake levels have dropped, some Spotted Bass can still be found up in the deeper, slower sections of the lower river. Last week's anglers report solid fishing on both beats.
Hot Flies:
• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Olive Hotspot
• Coppertop Duracell - #16
Circle Seven Guest Ranch Report
Updated: September 19, 2024
Report: The weather is warming up this week for a brief spell and should then become much cooler by next week. Hatches continue to have smaller mayflies coming off, some Tricos, Baetis and smaller Callibaetis. Flies to target sipping fish for the spinner fall are the Drowned Trico, CDC Trico Spinner, the CDC Biot Spinner in both the Trico and Callibaetis. For the Callibaetis hatch, Quigley's Film Critic is tough to beat, although having Adams in sizes #14 - 20 this time of year will pay off big dividends. Brown and black Pine Squirrel Leeches and Theo's Waterboatman should round out your box for the afternoons. Availability is limited this fall, call Bryan or Chris in Outfitters at 800-669-3474 and they can give you options to fish on the Fall!
Hot Flies:
• Lance's Jigged X-May
• Weiss BP Nymph
• Norman's Wiggletails
• Pheasant Tails
• Mercer's Missing Link
• Zug Bugs
• Leeches.
Clear Creek Ranch Report
Updated: July 25, 2024
Report: With the soaring temps, the creek has been a little too warm to keep the fish in good shape. The mornings are your best bet, but towards mid day the water will have climbed above 65 F. Beetles and Golden Stones are on the menu, but don't forget to bring a bunch of olive Crystal Buggers for the deep runs as there are a ton of Sculpins in this drainage. Evening Caddis will round out your day and Elk Hair Caddis in #14 and dark Missing Links are great flies to have. This is the time of year you need to be on the lookout for Ladybeetle hatches. We've got openings if you would like to book a trip to the ranch! Give Bryan or Chris a call in Outfitters for availability.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Low Water Baetis - #18
• Adams - #12-20
• Mercer's Missing Link - Dark #14-16
• Parachute Adams - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
• Red Copper John - #16-18
• Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercury Black Beauty
• Mercer's Glass Bead Micro May - #22
• Pat's Rubber Legs - Brown #6-8
• GB Birds Nest - #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince - #12-18
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-16
Streamers & Leeches:
• Sheila Sculpin
• Woolly Buggers
• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leech - #8
Gold River Report
Updated: November 22, 2023
Report: We are now in the winter and you can reserve some time to explore the north Coast of California and southern Oregon chasing steel! The lower Klamath, Smith, Elk & Sixes, and the Chetco are on the agenda. Some good dates in late December and January are available.
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
Luk Lake Report
Updated: August 22, 2024
Report: The recent report on Luk is simple, big bass busting bugs on top! Early morning and late evenings are best for the topwater action. Throw your poppers and swimmers near the holes way up in the pads and wait. These fish are predatory. If you are looking for fish underwater, Balanced Leeches in olive and black are your best bet. Fished near the lily pad lines stripped or under an indicator is super effective. Damseleeches likewise will be the key to success. With all of the Bluegills inhabiting the lake, try stripping dark streamers to get that tug. You can give Chris or Bryan a call in Outfitters to set up your day on Luk! Give us a call to book your dates - 800-669-3474
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
• Squirmy Wormies - #12
Streamers & Leeches:
• Zack's Pyramid Beach Leech - #8
• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
• Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any
Bass Flies:
• Float-n-flies
• Bass Turd - Any
Oasis Springs Report
Updated: August 22, 2024
Report: Just a quick note to pass along that the lodge and ranch were spared by the Park Fire. The fire was stopped just short of the lodge grounds. The work on the dam removal should commence this winter and continue through the summer, we will keep you updated on the progress. If you would like to get out on a great little stream over the winter, you should check out Clear Creek Ranch or Battle Creek.
Hot Flies:
Rock Creek Lake Report
Updated: September 19, 2024
Report: The lake is in good shape and with the cooling trend over the next week the fishing should be fantastic. Late season Callibaetis are coming off, the damsel and dragonflies are still around along with their nypmhs. The Mahogany Dun hatch is also coming off in the early afternoons, and while we don't have a specific fly to match these prolific insects, a sharpie taken to the body of a #14-16 Parachute Adams or a Callibaetis pattern can do wonders to fool the fish. Black and brown Balanced Leeches under an indicator or a Crystal Bugger will have these trout go wild. Water Boatmen are what will get you by in the slow periods. The Baetis and midge bite is on the horizon,, the BP Weiss Nymphs and Sweet Peas work very well on an i-line or under a small indicator. We've got some prime availability in the next couple of months, give Bryan or Chris a call at 800-669-3474 if you would like to set up a trip to the lake!
Hot Flies:
• Zack's Stillwater Swimming Leech
• Translucent Wiggle Tail
• Chan's Chironomid Bomber
• Zack's Lil' Bit Midge
• Chromie
Sugar Creek Ranch Report
Updated: August 22, 2024
Report: The weather is cooling off and the fish are super hungry on the ranch. The Callibaetis are coming off on most days and these are the big ones. Bring some Adams and Missing Links to sight fish for the cruising Bows, #14-16. While they are not hatching, Damselfly nymphs are abundant, so bring a bunch of the Balanced Damsels, and Black, Brown and Olive Balanced Leeches fished under indicators are something you should always have. Zebra Midges in red #18 are also working well. Remember, these fish can be spooked on clear, bright days, so a little stealth per small creek fishing can go a long ways to fooling the large rainbows in Sugar Creek!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Parachute Adams - #14-16
• Comparadun
• Norman's Loopwing - BWO
• Tilt Wing Dun - BWO
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zack's Damsel Leech - #14
• Squirmy Wormies - #12
• Zack's Zallibaetis - #14-16
• Mercer's CB Micro May - Black #14-18
• Chromie - #16-18
• Zack Attack Damsels - #14
• Burk's Sierra Damsel - Olive #12
Streamers & Leeches:
• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail
• Zack's Balanced Stillwater Swimming Leech
• Zack's Pyramid Beach Leech