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: July 25, 2024
Report: Overall the river is in pretty good shape, the grasses haven't been piling up on the bridges, there are some hatches to target noses, and the weather will be cooling off this weekend. Look for spinner falls in the early morning, Tricos and Callibaetis. Later the emergences will be happening. 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. If you would like to reserve a day with a guide this spring for some great dry fly fishing on California's finest spring creek, give Bryan or Chris a call in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.
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: July 25, 2024
Report: Some reports of fishing the mornings and mid day are having some anglers scratching their head, it can be difficult to find feeding fish on the creek. The best hatches have been the Caddis coming off in the late evening. During the day Dead drift and swing Bird's Nests, Fox Poopahs, and Bubblebacks in size 14. Callibaetis will be found in the slower sections between the Powerhouse 2 Riffle and the 299 bridge. Trico spinner falls in the morning on the flats will have you finding fish rising in the seams just off of the weed beds. For the Tricos, a CDC Trico Spinner or the Drowned Trico work well. Keep your eyes open for Yellow Sallies as these can be found throughout the system. Nymph-wise, the BP Weiss nymph, X-Mays in #18, or Sweet Peas are great to have along with some Peaches n' Green. Hat is great this time of year!
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: June 26, 2024
Report: 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
Lower Sacramento River Report
Updated: July 25, 2024
Report: The upper section of the river will be open to fishing again next Thursday, it will be busy, but worth it! The weather is cooling off this weekend and will be in the lower to mid 90s, this should be fantastic on the river. Flows have been steady from Keswick around 13,000 cfs and the fishing has been pretty good. Mid afternoon PMDs and the evening Caddis are what's happening on the Lower Sac these days. The HDA Variant, Jigged Bird's Nest, and Cinnamon Fox Poopah in #12 or 14 are working well. For the PMDs thrown on a good 'ol Peaches 'N Cream or any of the other light colored jigged PMD nymphs. Yellow Sallies continue to emerge daily and you can't go wrong with a UV Sally. Good numbers of fish can be had below Anderson although the average size is smaller. The evening Caddis bite is on right now, we are seeing the last few weeks of it. Swinging Bird's Nests, soft hackles, and feeding or skating Elk Hair Caddis or a dark Missing Link is working and super fun! The river is a solid option right now. 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: July 25, 2024
Report: The visibility took a downturn last week and is again improving, the gage on the lower river is showing you should have enough visibility to fish. Larger, dark nymphs and streamers like the TJ Hooker, Rubberlegs and leeches are what fish will eat in these circumstances. Other strategies would be to fish Sculpin patterns on sinking or intermediate lines. The good news is the fish feel super comfortable and can be caught right at your feet. 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: July 25, 2024
Report:
Fishing below Britton on Pit 3 continues to be very good. Large, dark flies like a black Rubberlegs paired with any one of the good Euronymph jig flies or a Perdigon will fish nicely. Wading can still be difficult due to the low visibility, so keep you wits about you and bring a wading staff. Summertime on the Pit can be outstanding!
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: July 25, 2024
Report:
The last pulse flow from Lewiston will be ending on the 4th and the base summer flow of 450 CFS will be stable through mid October. Keep an eye on the temps if you are fishing below Douglas city. A lot of adults and a bunch of half pounders in the 18 - 22" range can be had from Old Lewiston Bridge down through Indian Creek. Fish are keying on hatching mayflies, mainly PMDs and Callibaetis. If you play your cards right, you can pick up an adult on a dry. 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: July 25, 2024
Report:
Overall the fishing is good on the Upper. We strongly recommend fishing above Simms due to the water temps rising into the lethal range for trout down by the lake at Delta. Good dry fly fishing continues in the morning and late evenings. 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: July 25, 2024
Report: Baum is in the summer cycle and if you aren't looking at rising fish you will definitely get them to eat stripped leeches or Balanced Damsels under an indicator. Recent info indicates Water Boatmen and Damselflies are huge menu items for the Rainbows. Swinging Damseleeches on an I-Line or throwing the Boatman patterns can be super effective. This watershed is a midge and BWO factory, bring your Zebra Midge box and change up colors if you aren't getting takes. The BP Weiss Nymph in light or dark will likewise fish well. And for dry fly fishing, an assortment of Adams in #14-18 with some dark Missing Links thrown in can have you head hunting asap. 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
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: June 27, 2024
Report: The reservoir is fishing well with a lot of rainbows coming to eat your balanced 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
Lake Shasta Report
Updated: July 17, 2024
Report: Spotted Bass continue to be a valid target for fly anglers on Shasta. Good topwater action can be had early and late in the day, Jones Valley is a hot spot and if you throw a Swimming Frog or just about any popper near a dead tree you will be rewarded. A sinking line fished toward the shore so you can bounce a crawdad pattern or baitfish pattern down the banks will also be effective. Bounce a Concussion Cray, Jiggy Worm or Grim Reaper on the rocks or strip the Tui Chub Pyramid Minnow.
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
Lewiston Lake Report
Updated: June 27, 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: July 25, 2024
Report:
Manzanita has a variety of food items the Rainbows are keying on now. Water Boatmen have been on a conveyor belt up to Lassen, fish Theo's Boaman towards cruising fish a-la flats fishing for Bones. Fish will also look at a damsel nymph, Balanced Damsels or Zack Attack Damsels are good flies to present to them. Daily Callibaetis and Mahagony Dun hatches have fish looking up, #14 - 18 Pheasant Tail Nymphs and Adams will serve you well. Manzanita is definitely worth checking out!
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
McCloud Reservoir Report
Updated: June 27, 2024
Report: No recent reports from Lake McCloud. With Mud Creek adding color, you should target the inlet and have a Plan B option.
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: July 27, 2024
Report: The season has closed at Pyramid. Check back in here in late September for next season's forecast.
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: July 25, 2024
Report: With daily highs hovering around 85 F and the night time cooling off to the sixties, this is a great place to escape the heat. The Water Boatman bite is in full swing, and coupled with a Callibaetis spinner fall in the morning and the hatch later in the day, you could spend an entire day glued to one spot on the lakes. But how fun is that? You'll want to explore the creek with a brown Chubby Chernobyl to target the fish chowing on Golden Stones. Stripping Wooly Buggers in the lakes, or fishing a Balanced Leech in black or brown is deadly effective and will get you through the lulls. When the winds pick up in the afternoon fish the edges with a terrestrial, Hi-Viz Beetles and a dark Missing Link in #14 have been working well. A great place to escape the heat, we have weekend openings this month. Call Bryan in Outfitters to get a trip set up 800-669-3474
Hot Flies:
Battle Creek Report
Updated: June 27, 2024
Report: The creek has dropped and the access and fishing has been super! Flows at the hatchery downstream are hovering between 300 & 350 CFS, water temps are remaining below 67 F for now. Fish are eating Chubby Chernobyls, RK's Sin City, Red Copper Johns, Rubberlegs, Olive Hotspots, Perdigons and Frenchies. Basically, get your flies in front of the fish on a dead drift and get ready for a great battle! Some hatchery steelhead are in the creek right now too, so, you know. To set up a day on the ranch you can call 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: July 25, 2024
Report: The river blew out about a week ago and is now clearing slowly. The turbidity gage is showing 5 which is a lot better than the 9 last week, visibility should be in the 2 - 3 1/2 foot range. Fishing larger, dark flies like the TJ Hooker or Rubberlegs will get fish in these conditions. October Caddis are migrating, so the larva flies like Andy's October Caddis Pupa in cream or a light colored Mop Fly can get you fish. Bring all of your fly boxes as that fly you've been carting around for years could be the one. There should be plenty of opportunity to target Spots on the property between Natawaket Creek and the property boundary on the low end as the lake is near capacity. No reports from the past week's anglers, it should be fishing great.
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: June 20, 2024
Report: Overall the river is in pretty good shape, the grasses haven't been piling up on the bridges, there are some hatches to target noses, and the weather will be cooling off this weekend. Look for spinner falls in the early morning, Tricos and Callibaetis. Later the emergences will be happening. 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 still have a few openings in September through the end of the season, if you would like to check availability or set up a stay please give Bryan or Chris a call in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.
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: June 27, 2024
Report: Bass and Bluegills are what's up right now on Luk Lake. 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: May 20, 2024
Report: The lodge is currently closed due to some modifications being done on the lodge. Keep your eyes on this spot for updates throughout the year. 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: July 25, 2024
Report: The Callibaetis hatch is happening daily. Bring your #14 Pheasant Tails and Adams, and the CDC Dun Callibaetis and Quigley's Film Critic will work on the pickier fish. 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. Boatmen are in abundance, bring you Theo's Boatman along. To round out your early season box make sure you have your bugger box and black, brown and olive Balanced Leeches. Damsels and Dragons are out in force. 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: July 25, 2024
Report: The insects are hatching and the Sugar Creek Rainbows are on the hunt! 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