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1/10/25
The lake has a lot of 14-15" Rainbows and Browns with some nicer fish lurking around behind them. Weed through the guarder fish to find a nice trophy! Fish are eating midges, balanced leeches, and BWO's. Good flies are any smaller, black midge pattern like the Zebra Midge, bring a variety of sizes from #16-20. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator are staples here. If you are tying your own, the smaller patterns like a #14 can be deadly under a small indicator or a dry. Keep some Adams in sizes #14-20 and the CDC BWO in #20 for those dry opportunities. 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
No Current Report available. Here is some information about Plumas County lakes and current contact information.
https://plumascounty.org/Camping-Bucks-Lake
Plumas County
info@plumascounty.org | 530-927-5180
1/13/25
With the lack of snow, the launch ramp remains open and clear. Few boaters are heading out, but two-fish limits of Eagle Lake-strain trout are possible slow-trolling in the cold water along the east side of the lake. Shore anglers are soaking Power Bait or nightcrawlers near the launch ramp. The Eagle Lake Marina Store is now closed until May 25, 2025.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
1/11/23
EAGLE CANYON REPORT BY DJ SPIVEY
I recently had the chance to fish a few days up on a eagle canyon with a great group of guys. With harsh weather rolling through Northern California, we decided to head east out of red bluff up to the Eagle canyon lakes. Starting off strong on smaller Woolley bugger patterns we stripped up some huge fish! Both days we picked up fish on streamers, indicator rigs and dry dropper set ups. If you're looking to have a shot at some big rainbow trout eagle canyon is definitely a spot to check out!
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com
12/20/24
The river would be a good place to bag a duck or go winter birding right now. It will remain cold and few hatches will be happening up on Fall River over the next few months. The fishing could be good, but there are probably better options. This spring should be a banger, if you would like to get on the calendar with one of or Fall River guides, give 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
1/14/25
Flows below Oroville have remained steady at 1,750 CFS, and have not changed with the past rain. Anglers fishing the Outlet and the low flow section of the upper river are picking up decent numbers of smaller steelhead with some nice fish in the mix. Flows at Battle Creek have dropped and there should be some good steelhead numbers holding at the mouth. Striper action is still slow. Conditions lower on the river are fair to poor following the recent rains.
-Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
http://www.wonews.com/
1/16/25
The weather has been pretty nice, some wind out of the north, but all of the roads have been clear. Some days up on the creek have been pretty good, while others can be pretty slow. It is worth a look if you would like to get out of the house and are in the area, say, at Baum Lake. The Rainbows will be heading up into and above the Powerhouse 2 Riffle area to spawn, we like to give them some space to propagate the next generation of our friends. If you go, emerging insects will probably be smaller mayflies like Baetis and midges. Zebra Midges in #18 or 20, S&M's in #18 and other Baetis nymphs fished under a larger dry is one of the more productive methods during the late fall and winter. 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
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Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!
12/7/24
Iron Canyon can be a wintertime 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
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(Image: Nor Cal Fish Reports)
12/7/24
No recent reports, which could mean those that are fishing it are keeping it a secret! This is a midge factory and as we continue to edge into fall fish are looking for the small bugs. 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.
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
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12/31/24
With the recent storms, we have seen a surge in flows through the northern section of the river through the former dam sites peaking at nearly 8,500 CFS on the Iron Gate gage. Clarity at the boat ramp there was very low. Below in the mid sections the river has swelled with flows at Seiad Valley topping 28,000 CFS, at the bottom gage they were 188,000 CFS. We hope many more storms this winter will continue to flush the system. This is good news all the way around, lots of water for the fish and we hope this flushes a lot of the murk out of the system. We'll give a report in the spring when things calm down.
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
-Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
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www.theflyshop.com
1/13/25
The water temperatures remain in the high 30's to low 40's, and both sides of the peninsula and along the eastern shore remains the top locations for trollers with nightcrawlers, plastics, or trolling flies at depths from the surface to 25 feet. Traffic on the lake remains very light. The Canyon Dam Boat Ramp is currently open and useable and is now the only public boat launch with a dock available. The lake rose slightly to 71 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
1/13/25
Spotted bass remain the top species, and a quality limit at 18 pounds was reported this week. Brown/purple jigs on a Bass Union football jig head continue to work in the shallows in the morning before the fish move out into deeper water. Crankbaits or jerkbaits are effective when clear water is found. The forks have been stained, but they are starting to clear up. King salmon to 22 inches can be found by mid-morning at depths to 65 feet with hoochies in green glo/white behind a Tornado 360 chrome flasher. Due to the presence of IHN in this year's inland salmon eggs at the hatchery. Oroville will not receive a king salmon plant this spring. The lake rose 40 feet within two weeks to 832.19 feet in elevation and 72 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
Spring 2024
Spring fishing is a little slow but there are plenty of fish out there. Bait fishing with powerbait or nightcrawlers seems to be working well. Using a sidekick dodger above the bait will also attract in the murkey water. Early aquatic wasp and some mayflies as well as the mosquito patterns should be working either up by Ackerman, by the flats across from Lake View Terrace or right in front of the marina.
- Courtesy of Pine Cove Marina
Pine Cove Marina
530-778-3878
www.pine-cove-marina.com
12/7/24
The lake is iced over, you will have to wait until spring ice out!
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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12/7/24
McCloud Reservoir can be another wintertime sleeper, much like Iron Canyon. 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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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12/31/24
We will keep tabs on the McCloud over the winter and will update this report here if something worth checking out comes up. It looks like we will go through periods of storms and clearing weather. One thing to keep in mind is that if the snow begins piling up, access to Lake McCloud and below the dam could become difficult. We'd say it's a safe bet the road going over the saddle into Ah-Di-Na could be problematic if not blocked off. If you do go, the fishing ought to be okay, smaller BWOs and midges will be the primary insects coming off. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, & Sweet Peas. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. We'll be looking for the lengthening days when the sun begins to warm the valley and we can look forward to Salmonflies and Green Drakes.
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
Report provided by Modoc Outdoor Recreation and Tourism:
The drought is hitting Modoc hard. Some lakes that are at the basis for great fishing in Modoc County are low enough to challenge boaters at the launch and the river has not run high all year. Surprisingly though, the fishing has not suffered… yet. As a mater of fact, low lake levels have made targeting bass and other warm water species like, well, shooting fish in a barrel. A fly angler recently landed a 5.5 pound largemouth from shore on a Devil’s Garden lake. Kids get hooked on the lifestyle when 20-fish days are common, as they are right now. Trout are kegged up in deeper holes in rivers and streams making them almost too easy to target. All in all, it is a great time to be an angler in Modoc County. Just pray for rain before it all goes away…
Here are a few tips for low-water fishing:
•Please remember fish do not do as well when released in warmer water, especially trout and other cold water species.
•Play fish intended for release as quickly as possible, wet hands and keep fish in the water to maximize survival after release.
•Think about keeping a few smaller fish where regulations allow to lessen the drought’s impact on others left behind.
•Remember fuels are dry! Don’t start a wildfire that could impact all kinds of habitat, including already-stressed fisheries.
•Always leave an area better than you found it. Increased visitation means increased trash and other waste. Public servants cannot always keep up due to declining budgets and soaring demands. Please do your part!
5/23/22
Over the past three weeks, I’ve had several trips on Hat Creek, the McCloud, and the Upper Sac. The flows are very wadable, the water temps are in the low-mid 50’s, and all three rivers have fished very well for my guests. Euro nymphing has been the most productive technique for my guests, but we’ve also done very well fishing dry-dropper rigs, and you will always catch fish on an indicator rig. The dogwood trees are blooming along the McCloud, which always makes this a special time of year. If you’re interested in learning a new technique, or perfecting what you have already learned – let’s book a walk-wade trip on any of our amazing rivers!
- Courtesy of:
Confluence Outfitters
Andrew Harris
888-481-1650
andrew@confluenceoutfitters.com
www.confluenceoutfitters.com
10/1/24
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
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There are several hundred miles of rivers, creeks, lakes and streams within easy striking distance of The Fly Shop® in Redding. To book a guided trip on one of our private waters or regional lakes or streams you can call or send a message at info@theflyshop.com.
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Confluence Outfitters
We guide the best trout and steelhead destinations in northern California and southern Oregon. The guide team at Confluence Outfitters has the expertise, local knowledge and versatility to make your next fly fishing trip a trip to remember!
10/1/24
It is difficult to believe, but we are in October which is arguably the best month to fish the Sac and it is fishing well. The flows are being slowly reduced and this morning the release from Keswick is sitting at 7,000 CFS. 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. We are seeing increasing numbers of salmon in the river, no real egg bite...yet! 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.
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
9/25/24
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
1/15/25
Guide Jeff Goodwin has been pounding the trout. Shasta Lake continues to produce some quality trout day in and day out so far this winter season. The lake conditions are prime right now and will hold up through the foreseeable future. Goodwin has been fishing the top 10' of the lake trolling side planers and broken back Rapalas or spoons at 2.8 mph. Due to the presence of IHN in this year's inland salmon eggs at the hatchery, Shasta will not receive a king salmon plant this spring.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
1/10/25
The lake offers many opportunities for some great fishing right now on the fly rod. Find a back cove with a tributary creek, they are all flowing right now, and look for Rainbows taking emerging insects. When you find them, midges or small BWO nymphs fished under indicators can work. Try also stripping in a plain old Pheasant Tail in #14 - 18 with an I Line and you won't be disappointed. For the bass, they are stacked in the 12- 25' depths eating crayfish. Come check out our float-n-fly options to get set up for big numbers! Bounced down the banks this is too much fun. The fall bass and trout season is here on Shasta!
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
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For informational purposes:
Lake Siskiyou is a reservoir formed by Box Canyon Dam on the Sacramento River, in far northern California, near the town of Azalea, California. It is the site of local recreation, as well as being used for watershed protection and flood control.
- Courtesy of Shasta Cascade
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
https://www.shastacascade.com/
(800)474-2782
1/14/25
There should be plenty of winter steelhead in the system now after the last big rise and fishing should be excellent. Flows are forecast to drop through at least next weekend. The daily bag limit for hatchery steelhead is two per day with a possession limit of four. Anglers must have a steelhead Fishing Report and Restoration Card in their possession while fishing for steelhead trout in anadromous waters. Flows Sunday morning were around 10,200 cfs on the Hoopa gauge and dropping slowly.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
1/16/25
The flows from Lewiston Dam remain at 1,500 CFS to make room in the reservoirs for additional precipitation.
Fishing has been very good, most anglers are concentrating on the top end of the river as the tributaries are making for a lot of flow as you go lower in the system. Larger fish are coming up from the lower river, and you can expect to see pods of fish all the way from Cedar Flat up into Lewiston. Keep an eye on the flow gage just above the North Fork and when it drops below 1,900 CFS you will be able to find more water to swing below Pigeon Point. Best nymphs remain the Duracell, Olive Hotspot, Black Perdigon, Rubberlegs and egg patterns. Skagits, tips and large intruders or tube flies will get the job done. Pick your favorite color, tie it on and fish it! Winter steelheading on the Trinity in December is really going.
Trinity River Flows:
Trinity River Releases from Lewiston
Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
The Fly Shop
800-669-3474
info@theflyshop.com
https://www.theflyshop.com/
1/14/25
Reports are light. There have been a couple boats out looking for kokanee, but it appears to be a little early. There is still some bass action, with most fish holding deep.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
