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: June 17, 2025
Report: Fishing has slowed somewhat, but is still solidly great. With the warming weather we should see the Callibaetis really popping and the Hex begin on the lower river. PMDs are still coming off and the spinner fall is happening earlier, the main hatch will happen after 10 usually. Some Tricos are beginning to show, look for the spinner fall to ramp up in early July. Good flies for the PMDs are the PMD Challenged in #14and the CDC Biot Spinner in #18. We will see more Water Boatmen and the Damsels should really be emerging in force over the coming weeks. If you would like to set up a day on the Fall, give a call Bryan 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: June 17, 2025
Report: The best chances at fish on the top end on the Powerhouse 2 Riffle will be in the morning prior to the sun peeking over the horizon and towards dark. With the Salmonfly hatch in the rearview mirror, you may be able to get some to eat a dry, it's worth a shot. Fish are coming to Rubberlegs and Perdigons below 299. More assorted mayflies are coming off on the top end in the Powerhouse 2 Riffle area along with Yellow Sallies with some Trios showing in the flats below. In the riffle, Rubberlegs, UV or Iron Sallies, and the correctly sized Pheasant Tail will work. This is a spring creek, a full box of Adams in #12 - 18 and dark Missing Links in #14 - 16 should have you covered for any noses poking up.
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: May 27, 2025
Report: A quick update on what's happening on the Klamath. The lower river is seeing a few Spring Chinook showing up along with a surge of adult Summer Run Steelies. The water on the low end of the river has about three to three and a half feet of visibility and is definitely worth fishing. On the top end the releases on the upper Klamath have been reduced to around 2,100 CFS, the clarity up there has improved quite a bit as well. We'll keep you posted on the conditions as they develop this summer.
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: June 17, 2025
Report: Flows from Keswick will be rising to 12,000 CFS tomorrow. The fish are podded up, find them and there will be more in that spot. Fishing has been slow at times, but you have to take advantage of the bite times and the evenings after 8:00 p.m. can have fish blowing up in the riffles on Caddis. Continued morning Pink Albert spinner falls and Yellow Sallies, PMDs and Caddis coming in the afternoons through the evening. Current flies are the dark brown or black Rubberlegs in #8 & 6, Olive Hotspot, the Jigged Bird's Nest, UV Sally, Ginger Snap, and Peaches n' Cream.
We've got some great weather in store this week! To get a day on the books with one of our guides this spring, give Bryan 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: June 17, 2025
Report: The turbidity gage on the low end needs to be recalibrated, the river is in great shape. Golden Stones are still happening and a lot of people are reporting good dry fly fishing all day. The larger brown Chubby Chernobyl and a dropper, UV Sally, Iron Sally, or a Poxyback Golden Stone will yield good results. Rubberlegs, Olive Hotspots, the Duracell and your favorite Perdigon are also working. A good Caddis hatch in the afternoon and evenings will keep fish looking up as well. Fishing tailouts with streamers like Barr's olive or black Slumpbuster or your favorite Sculpin will produce. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Bryan in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.
Hot Flies:
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• 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: June 17, 2025
Report:
The flows from Britton remain around 360 CFS and this is a little high, you can fish it, but be careful wading. Flows from below the Pit 4 dam continue to be high around 600 CFS and 650 CFS at Big Bend. Apparently the road between Lake Britton and the Pit 4 Powerhouse will be closed during the day on weekdays for PG&E work. We do not have any additional information. While we are waiting for the flows to subside and the river to drop in we recommend you find a safer place to fish like Hat Creek or Baum Lake.
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: June 21, 2025
Report:
Well, we have some good news - the river has dropped down to 750 CFS and will be at 650 CFS next week. The color is good, temps cold, and there are a lot of halfpounders and adults in the system. These are super grabby summer run fish, you can get them on Rubberlegs and Copper Johns. Now is the time to fish skaters and smaller flies. Keep an eye on water temps, once they are above 65F you should give the fish a break.
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: June 17, 2025
Report:
Flows continue to drop and are now just above 400 CFS on the Delta gage above the lake. Keep your thermometer handy as the water temps are beginning to creep up fluctuating between 60 and 65F daily. The upper river around Dunsmuir should be fishing well, although a little higher than normal. The Yellow Sallies and Golden Stones are beginning to come off as are Caddis. The #12-14 Poxyback GS Biot Yellow Stones, Jigged Bird's Nest, Red Copper Johns, and the large #14 RK's Sin City are all good flies right now. Keep your Elk Hair Caddis, some big and small Adams and Simulators available for the evenings.
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: June 17, 2025
Report: More good reports on Baum, Callibaetis and Damsels are popping. Tricos should be happening soon. Ant falls are something to keep on your radar as well as beetles. A full complement of PMD dries and cripples along with your assorted Adams in #14 - 18 will keep you in good stead with whatever is hatching. Watch for the Water Boatman bite soon. 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: April 16, 2024
Report: We have no recent reports from this lake, but Iron Canyon can be a winter time sleeper if the road conditions are good. Might be worth checking out before the next round of storms! Balanced Swimming Leeches are always a safe bet as well as worm patterns and midges!
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
Shasta Lake Report
Updated: June 17, 2025
Report: The lake is warming and the fish will go deeper as we head towards summer. You can still get bass on the Float 'n Fly if you fish at least eight feet deep The Jones Valley up into the Squaw and Pit arms are good places to look for fish. The lake is nearing full pool and a lot of fish will congregate in the back coves near structure like willows and deadfalls, look on points as well for cruising fish. A sinking line with a crayfish pattern fished back towards the bank and as deep as you can get it is effective as well. The lake will begin warming over the next few weeks, this is the time to get after the bass with your fly rod while it lasts. We have guides who can get you out, give Bryan a call to set up a trip!
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
Lewiston Lake Report
Updated: May 12, 2025
Report:
No recent reports on the lake, however this is usually a great time to get some some fish on hatcthing Callibaetis. Bring your favorite emergers and dries, usually a #14 or 16 Adams will do very well. Good flies are always black and red Zebra Midges, Damseleeches & Swimming Leeches or a Pheasant Tail in sizes #16 - 18.
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. We've got guides who can get you out on Lewiston, give Bryan a call to set up a trip!
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: June 17, 2025
Report: Callibaetis and ants are on the menu for the fish in Lassen Volcanic Park. Bring your favorite ant pattern along with some #14 Dark Missing Links and you should be able to fool the trout here. Damsels are emerging as well. Fish the Zack Attack Damsel on a floating or intermediate sinking line, dredge the deeper parts of the lake with these as well. Some good Callibaetis emerger flies are ZT's Zallibaetis or a Pheasant Tail in #14 - 16, and for stillborn insects you can fish Morrish May Day, CDC Biot Spnner or Qugley's Fim Critic in #16. Water Boatmen will be a thing as the lake warms this month. And always bring your stillwater assortment to include midge pupae and mayfly nymphs.
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: June 17, 2025
Report: We have not heard lately how it is fishing, but this is a good time to go historically. Balanced Leeches, worm, and midges under an indicator are go-to patterns, but those who know how to fish Zack's leeches or damsels on a sinking line can do very well!
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: April 17, 2025
Report: The lake continues to fish well and should be a good place to get a good chance at a large dinosaur trout. Windy conditions can have the fish stack up, keep your head on a swivel for the best locations to target the school. Indicator nymphing with Balanced Leeches and Chironomids are producing the most consistent right now, but stripping Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys, or Pyramid Minnows will produce if you are willing to put in the time to strip. April should be a good month, we'll see the lake warm up in May.
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 Ranch Report
Updated: June 17, 2025
Report: The whole ranch is fishing well. We are seeing good Callibaetis hatches on the lakes, damsels and dragonflies all over the place, and the Waterboatman hatch is just warming up. On the lake you can strip Wooly Buggers, Crystal Buggers, fish Balanced Leeches under an indicator, #14 -16 Pheasant Tails or the ZT Zallibaetis on an I-Line. Dark Missing Links in #14 or 16, the Hi-Viz Beetle, a #14 Adams and any ant pattern will get fish to eat on the lakes. But don't ignore the creek, you should float a Salmonfly Dry down every run, drop a Dark Lord or black Copper John underneath. ;) We have some availability this summer in the suites, give Bryan a call in Outfitters for dates. 800-669-3474
Hot Flies:
Battle Creek Ranch Report
Updated: June 17, 2025
Report: The daily fluctuations on the creek are just beginning to remain below 400 CFS. We expect the river to be safe to wade in a week or two.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: June 17, 2025
Report: River clarity remains good and the flow continues to drop. Indicator setups, Euronymphing and dries towards dark are all good methods now. A smattering of insects are coming off, we will see the Golden Stones coming off soon. PMDs, Caddis, Yellow Sallies and Golden Stones are all coming off. Good nymphs are the Duracell, Olive Hotspots, the Jigged Bird's Nest and Rubberlegs. Grab a bunch of #8 Chubby Chernobyls to fish especially towards dark if you see any stones coming down from the trees. We have a few weeks available this year, if you would like to inquire about reserving one, please call Bryan in Outfitters at (530)222-3555.
Hot Flies:
• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Olive Hotspot
• Coppertop Duracell - #16
Circle 7 Ranch Report
Updated: June 17, 2025
Report: Fishing has slowed somewhat, but is still solidly great. With the warming weather we should see the Callibaetis really popping and the Hex begin on the lower river. PMDs are still coming off and the spinner fall is happening earlier, the main hatch will happen after 10 usually. Some Tricos are beginning to show, look for the spinner fall to ramp up in early July. Good flies for the PMDs are the PMD Challenged in #14and the CDC Biot Spinner in #18. We will see more Water Boatmen and the Damsels should really be emerging in force over the coming weeks. We have limited availability, but to check you can give a call to Bryan 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
• Leeches.
Clear Creek Ranch Report
Updated: June 11, 2025
Report: The ranch is open and fishing great! The water levels are about perfect and there are plenty of Rainbows ready to eat your Chubby, Stimulator, Olive Crystal Bugger or just about anything you put in front of them. This place has charm and fish! Think Glamping in the woods on a beautiful creek. If you would like to look at availability to this storied location, give Bryan or Gary a call in Outfitters. 800-669-3474
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: June 17, 2025
Report: Plenty of larger fish are hammering big frog poppers well into the morning, and the evening bite is great as well. If you do land a large one in the first inlet just east of the ramp and you find a Rubberleg Largemouth Popper, please get with me as I would like it back. You can still get trout and bass fishing smaller black Balanced Leeches and stripped Damsel Nymphs. You can fish them under an indicator or stripped with an I-Line. Damselflies are also a staple from here on out for the trout and bass. Damsel Nymphs, any of Zack's Balanced Damsel or the ZT Zack Attack Damseleeches in Olive and Orange/Burnt Orange would be good to have. We've got a lot of sunshine and availability coming up, to get a spot on the lake give Bryan a call in Outfitters to get set up! 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 Lodge Report
Updated: May 27, 2025
Report: Good news for the Battle Creek watershed, the dams are coming out and PG&E are decommissioning their power plants. They finally got their permits in order and the Inskip Dam in front of the lodge will be removed over the summer. Unfortunately, the lodge will not be available this season. We are keeping our fingers crossed it will next year. We'll post an update on the progress later this year. In the meantime, if you are looking for a small stream to fish this year you can check out Clear Creek Ranch or Battle Creek.
Hot Flies:
Rock Creek Lake Report
Updated: Jun 17, 2025
Report: The lake is in good shape and insect life is exploding. Damsels and Dragons are hatching, you can fish any of our Damselfly nymph patterns with orange or rust on a floating or intermediate sinking line to good effect. The Balanced Damsels are also good under an indicator. Callibaetis are hatching as well, ZT's Zallibaetis nymph or a Pheasant Tail in #14 -16 are must-haves along with your favorite spinner patterns for the mornings and cripples for the hath. Ant falls will have fish go crazy when this happens, #14 Dark Missing Links and any winged ant pattern will get you into the game. This month and in June we have some good openings, give Bryan 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