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!
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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!
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Klamath River Report
Updated: March 17, 2019
Report: Iron Gate releases are 1,850 CFS. The Klamath is a little big below Iron Gate and the visibility isn't great, but there are still fish to be had. Stay after it and you can hook some nice steelhead. Fish large Rubberlegs in black and brown. San Juan Worms will also entice these fish to eat. The Salmonfly hatch is not too far away, so it makes sense the fish are keying on the nymphs.
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: March 20, 2019
Report:
Keswick releases are 14,700 CFS today and will continue to lower to a target of 10,000 CFS by this Saturday.
The river is fishing well. Some big fish are coming to the net up top. We are seeing some PMDs coming off and the small black caddis are hatching daily as well with the warm weather. Eng Things, Black Silveys Caddis and Peaches 'n Cream are are working well. A few salmon are still spawning here and there, so egg patterns can work too. This will be the last couple of weeks to get out and fish above Hwy 44 prior to the closure.
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. We hear Uber is a good alternative.
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!
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Pit River Report
Updated: March 7, 2019
Report:
Pit 3 flows indicate Lake Britton is topping the dam. The entire system is big with flows above 4,000 CFS at Big Bend. We recommend something else for now. Like Baum Lake, it is fishing very well.
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: March 21, 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!
The Trinity is in great shape all the way down to Pigeon Point. Lewiston releases remain at 300 CFS. Good numbers of fish are in and we have been landing some larger fish coming up to spawn. We've seen some of the best days in the past week and the river should continue to fish through the end of the month. Large Rubberlegs in Black and Brown are getting it done with Golden Stonefly nymphs also producing. March Brown and Blue Wing Olive hatches in the afternoons to bring some fish up to the surface. These fish will key on small mayfly nymphs, so a good pattern with a stout hook will serve you well. 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: March 7, 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 into Shasta at Delta are big at over 6,000 CFS as of now. This a tad high to consider fishing. You may find some water worth looking at above Dunsmuir, but we would recommend waiting for the tributaries to come down before you go.
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: March 17, 2019
Report: We are seeing some of the best fishing we have seen in many years right now on Baum. Large rainbows, 18" fish, are abundant and aggressively feeding. This is a hot spot right now! Big browns are feeding up top as well. If your favorite stream is blown, you can count on some good days on Baum. Baetis, damsel nymphs and midges are all targets of Baum's fish. Small Red X-Mays, Zebra Midges and Zach Balanced Damsel Nymphs in Black are all working. Stripping black or olive Wooley Buggers on an I Line in the deeper pockets will get grabs. With the lengthening days and some warming, you will see some bigger bugs coming off, so make sure you have them in your box. With warming weather, travel up to the lake is becoming easier and don't miss out on the cloudy, rainy day. You will experience some of the best hatches under low lighting.
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 21, 2019
Report: We have not heard anything as of recent. With the recent snow storm access to this lake will be difficult unless you own a snow cat. You should check out Lewiston or Baum Lake, hey are fishing very well.
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 Shasta Report
Updated: March 13, 2019
Report: Report coming soon...
Hot Flies: Hot Flies Coming Soon!
Lewiston Lake Report
Updated: March 7, 2019
Report: Lewiston Lake is colored up, but still fishing. Don't let the reduced visibility keep you off the lake. Midges, dragonflies and Callibaetis. These are the staples on the menu on this lake. Watch for the roving bands of rainbows chasing down Callibaetis coming off near the drop offs on the old river channel and get ready for a take down when they get close. These fish fight hard, so make sure your tippet is strong. An olive or brown Balanced Leech under an indicator is deadly here. Otherwise, fish a red Zebra in #16-18 near the channel drop offs. Slow stripping a Pheasant Tail is probably the most fun until you can target fish with a Parachute Adams. Fish On!
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 21, 2019
Report: This lake should be on your radar as soon as the roads clear up and you can travel Hwy 89 safely. For now, you could check out Sugar Creek Ranch or Baum, Lewiston or Luk Lake for some good stillwater action. The rainbows will congregate where the river enters the reservoir in good numbers. Fishing Balanced Leeches works here. Targeting the wood rafts with streamers or Woolley Buggers is a time tested tactic on this lake. You never know when that monster brown will crush it.
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 21, 2019
Report: Pyramid is fishing great right now. Be careful getting there. But, it's fishing really well with a lot of fish being taken in the 10 - 12 lb. range. It is cold and windy. Good flies right now are Moo Midges, Popcorn Beetles, Midnight Cowboys and Pyramid Minnows. Some are using Balanced Leeches to good effect. The most important thing to remember here is that your flies have to be in the water to catch fish! Your next cast could hook you up to a Lahontan monster who will spool you.
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,
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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: March 21, 2019
Report: Luk Lake is fishing really well. We'll keep an eye on the weather as we move forward, but with little rain in the forecast, the fishing should continue to get better. Stick to your basic still water patterns; leech patterns, midges, and small damselfly or dragonfly imitations.
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!
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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 7, 2019
Report: Rock Creek Lake is looking good, although a little high and off color for now. Visibility is about 2 feet. Fish are extremely aggressive chasing down leeches. Midges and small mayfly nymphs are a good choice here either under a indicator or stripped in slowly. Balanced Leeches fished slowly using an indicator works very well too. We are seeing a ton of nice, 12 - 14" wild rainbows. Rock Creek is a solid choice right now.
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Sugar Creek Ranch Report
Updated: February 21, 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