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11/7/24
Baum is a great destination and the predominant hatch are the Baetis. S&Ms in #18, black or olive, the BP Weiss Nymph, Sweet Peas and Mercer's Jiggy Micro May in #18 are super effective. While we are still on this side of December, Water Boatmen are still around and will entice some fish to abandon any pretense of concealment. Theo's Boatman is a good fly and can be fished on a floating line, swung and stripped, or in the deeper pools use an I-Line. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator are staplese here. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Adams - #18-20
• Hackle Winged May - BWO
• Harrop's Last Chance - All
• Griffith's Gnat
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Red Copper John - #18
• GB Flashback PT - #14-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18
• GB Flashback PT - Olive #18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
• Chromie - #18
Steamers & Leeches:
• JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10
• Beaded Micro Buggers - #12
• Zack's Damseleech - #14
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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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
9/27/24
The Eagle Lake-strain trout bite remains spectacular along with east side of the lake near the Eagle's Nest where the trout are pushing the Tui Chub minnows into the ledges trolling grubs at depths from 8 to 15 feet are producing quick limits of trout ranging from 3 to 6 pounds. Pelicans and grebes are also getting in on the action, and it's a matter of finding the working birds. Bobber fishermen are also getting in on the action. The Gallatin Marina launch ramp is open with a single lane, and the dock is in.
- 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!
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Andrew Harris
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11/7/24
The season is winding down on the Fall and we will see significant cooling over the next few weeks. This means a ton of solitude if you should go. Most of the hatching mayflies are Baetis and smaller Callibaetis. Flies to target sipping fish for the spinner fall are the Drowned Trico, CDC Trico Spinner, the CDC Biot Spinner in both the Trico and Callibaetis. For the Callibaetis hatch, Quigley's Film Critic is tough to beat, although having Adams in sizes #14 - 20 this time of year will pay off big dividends. Brown and black Pine Squirrel Leeches and Theo's Waterboatman should round out your box for the afternoons.
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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4/1/24
Despite highly variable flows in the lower river, the spring steelhead fishing's been solid. It's simple, these fish are a lot of fun. I look forward to them every year. They're on the smaller side of the steelie spectrum but so what? They run, fight and jump with the same bad attitude and intensity as larger fish. The weather's great, the day doesn't need to start at 4:00 a.m. and the fish give us their best. Expect the river to fish well through May.
TIP: Try to avoid boxes that confine and limit your fishing. Common knowledge, is commonly wrong. Experirimenting with something new, even if it seems well outside the accepted norm, can sometimes lead to surprising results. by Mat Squillante: Spring Steel: 4 stars
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11/7/24
We're keeping our eyes on Hat as we get into the fall. The days are shorter and the waters everywhere are cooling off and this means we'll see some good Blue Wing Olive hatches in the afternoons in the flats. Keep your eyes open for the October Caddis to come off on the stretches below the 299 bridge, it won't be long now! Tricos are on the wane and the remaining Callibaetis are small. Hoppers may be on the menu and a hopper-dropper setup below 299 with a BP Weiss Nymph, #18 S&M in olive or black, or Sweet Pea should pick up fish on either fly. Rubberlegs in the deeper holes will cajole a large fish to eat. In the flats below the Powerhouse 2 Riffle, target sipping fish with the appropriately sized Adams, #18-20 would be about the largest we can recommend.
Hot Flies:
• Lance's Jigged X-May
• Rubberlegs
• Sweet Pea Jigged Baetis
• Pheasant Tails
• Mercer's Missing Link
• S&M Nymph
• Walt's Worm
• Peaches n' Green
• BP Weiss Nymph
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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Note: Hat Creek is a world renown fishery. Wild trout are large and abundant!
6/26/24
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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(Image: Nor Cal Fish Reports)
10/2/24
It has been a while since we've had a report, but the latest is that Keswick is still a solid option. This is a midge factory and as we continue to edge into fall fish are looking for the small bugs. Blue wing olives are also coming off in the afternoons. The best fly has been the dark BP Weiss Nymph, but #18 - 20 (ouch!) black Zebra Midges are also producing. For picky fish, you may have to tie on an X-May or S&M, but probably not. Fishing olive Sculpin patterns like the Slumpbuster on a sinking line can produce vicious takes. Fall on Keswick is always a great bet!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link #16-18
• Adams #14-16
• Midge Hanger #20
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Bubbleback Caddis - #14
• Chromie - #16-18
• Mercer's Gidget
• Chironomid Bomber - Any color #12
• Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - Brown #16-18
• Pats Rubberlegs - Brown #6-8
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
Streamers & Leeches:
• Crystal Buggers
• Freshwater Clousers - #6
• Zonkers - Natural #4
• Zack's Pyramid Beach Leech - #8
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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11/1/24
Just a quick update, water clarity was an issue as of a couple of weeks ago and will probably continue to have a negative impact on fishing downstream of all of the tributaries until we receive enough precipitation that they dilute it downstream. However, there are credible reports of salmon showing up to spawn in the Williamson in Oregon above Upper Klamath Lake. This is astounding and possible the best news we've received all year. Steelhead should be right behind. We're rooting for you!
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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9/27/24
Smallmouth bass remain shallow throughout the lake as they are feeding heavily on pond smelt or crawdads at depths to 15 feet. The coming colder weather will push the bass into the rockpiles or points, and jigs or spoons will be the top baits as the water cools. King salmon and trout are also feeding on the abundant pond smelt, and slow trolled worms and plastics are working for a mix of quality browns and rainbows along with a few king salmon at depths from 30 to 40 feet. Fast hardware like Speedy Shiners in bait fish patterns also scored fish in the 35- to 45- foot range. Bait fishermen have been getting a few in the same locations. The Hamilton Branch is the best location for the bank anglers with the cooler water temperatures. The lake dropped to 72 percent.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
9/27/24
Eagle Lake-strain rainbow trout to over 7 pounds have been taken out of the deep bait balls with white hoochies tipped with an anchovy fillet behind an 8 - inch dodger. There are some larger king salmon also feeding on the pond smelt, but most kings are small around 8 inches, and these fish should be released without netting to allow them to grow for the future. Only three small bass tournaments are scheduled through the end of October, and this has more to do with the lake's policy on collecting entry fees than the bite as spotted bass are abundant throughout the lake. Bass continue to be found around the schools of pond smelt, holding around structure, and Bass Union football head jigs, plastics on the dropshot, crankbaits, or Keitech swimbaits on an underspin are all effective. The lake has dropped 20 feet within two weeks to 791.87 feet in elevation and 59 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
10/1/24
The highway is open through the park and this will be your last chance to fish Manzanita before the snow flies. Fish should be chasing Damselfly & Dragonfly nymphs. Fishing Balanced Damsels under an indicator is a good tactic when there is chop, slowly stripping them on a floating or intermediate sinking line on glassy-surfaced areas usually works best. Look for Callibaetis spinner fall in the mid mornings and the hatching insects to happen later on. Mahogany Duns are also hatching, so bring your Adams in smaller sizes, #18 - 20, to match these smaller insects. The Purple Para Wolf in smaller sizes can work for the Mahoganies. A lot of midges are happening now too, so it never hurts to tie on a #16 or 18 black Zebra Midge. A full sinking line can be useful to probe the depths of this lake with black Leeches if you are looking for large Browns.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Harrop's Last Chance - #16-20
• Adams - #14-18
• Mayfly Cripple - #18
• Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis or Baetis
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-16
• Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinner
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zack's Attack Damsel
• Burk's Sierra Damsel
• Zack's Bomb Squad. - #14-16
• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20
• Mercer's Gidgets
Streamers & Leeches:
• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black
• Zonkers - #4
• Beaded Micro Buggers - Any
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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10/1/24
We finally received some good news and if you head up towards the mouth there are some nice fish eating Crystal Buggers in olive and brown. Balanced Leeches likewise can be a good choice under an indicator especially when there is some chop.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Harrop's Last Chance - #16-20
• Adams - #14-18
• Mayfly Cripple - #18
• Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis or Baetis
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zack's Attack Damsel
• Chan's Chironomid Bomber
• Squirmy Wormie - #12
• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20
• Mercer's Gidgets
Steamers & Leeches:
• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black
• Zonkers - #4
• Zack's Balanced Stillwater Swimming Leech - Any
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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10/1/24
The McCloud continues to fish solidly below Lake McCloud through the Conservancy. Don't pay any attention to the turbidity gage above the lake, it is inaccurate and reading high. The visibility on the river is fantastic and you can get some sight fishing in. Mid day and afternoons are seeing some giant Blue Wing Olive hatches, and some Grannom Caddis as well. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, Sweet Peas, and some Andy's October Caddis. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. For the evening Caddis hatches right at dark, bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Missing Links will be players. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off.
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
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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
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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
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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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Reports from The Fly Shop Private Waters:
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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
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800-669-3474
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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
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800-669-3474
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9/27/24
Guide Scott Caldwell reported that the past week has been consistently fantastic with "double digit drag ripping fish days," with fish in the 2-to-5-pound class. Caldwell has found the fish to be holding at (65 to 95 feet) and Optimizer Jr. spoons lathered in threadfin shad gel trolled between 2 and 3 mph have been the hot bait. Fishing will continue to be good in the deeper depths, until the lake begins to cool down. Others report great action on Brad's cut plugs stuffed with bloody tuna trolled behind a flasher. Guide and Pro-staffer John Boitano from Phil's Propellers in Redding, reported a continuation of the solid bass bites on plastics. Boitano has been fishing the main body and plastics have been the go- to lure, Chatter baits have been slow, but there has been some decent action using spoon thrown into bait balls. The Phil's Propeller Bass Circuit will kick off on October 13, at Packers Bay, Lake Shasta. Check out the full schedule and get your registration form on Facebook at 'Phil's Propeller Team Tournaments,' or check in at Phil's Propeller.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
11/7/24
The shad are moving into the coves and trout and bass are following them. Coves that are out of the wind are perfect, you can sight fish for the marauders. A Float n' Fly rig with a Shad Float n' Fly fished about 7 - 9' deep is working. You can also fish Balanced Leeches too. For those of you who would like to cast and feel the grab, fish an I-Line or full sinking line with JR's Minnow in Shad, a white Sparkle Minnow. Some top water bites can still be had. And someone leaked a secret, if you head to Centimudi and fish a #12 Parachute Adams or a #18 BWO Comparadun you can pick up the trout chasing shad up into the cove. Or that's what I heard. 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
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800-669-3474
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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
7/3/24
Bass and kokanee action remains solid, and bass have been holding from the shoreline out to 20 feet with the occasional fish to 30 feet. Topwater baits, plastics, or jigs are producing numbers to 3 pounds with several bass over 4 pounds. The kokanee bite doesn't appear to be letting up but many of the guides have been shifting back and forth between Shasta and Trinity. Smallmouth bass and trout are all still in the mix. Bass continue to take crankbaits or shad-patterned swimbaits, while trout action has been solid on Berkely Power Bait, Mice Tails, or Kastmasters.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
10/1/24
A lot of people are opting for the Trinity these days and the fishing has been steadily improving over the past week. With shorter nights, the river continues to cool and you can safely fish down to Pigeon Point, and below if you watch your thermometer. There are enough fish in the system you can go just about anywhere from Lewiston down to Cedar Point and find some action. Some salmon are showing as well, keep your eyes out for those digging redds and target the steelhead with egg patterns behind the salmon. Good flies for nymphing are the Olive Hotspot and Duracell. Rubberlegs in black and brown likewise will produce fish, and if you see salmon you shouldn't not throw an egg pattern behind them. Now would be a good time to swing a skater. We have guide availability if you would like to get a taste of fair weather steelheading!
Trinity River Flows:
Trinity River Releases from Lewiston
Trinity River Flow at Pigeon Point
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
- Courtesy of The Fly Shop
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9/27/24
Guide Jeff Goodwin reported there are still plenty of kokanee, but things are winding down and most fish are shifting into their fall colors and are getting ready for the spawn. Goodwin reported fish to 2 pounds holding at a depth of 40- to 50- feet. "Dragging Flies by Dan' dodgers, Paulina Peak dodgers and a mix of hoochies in black, and chartreuse are still consistent producers. The Whiskeytown "Kokanee Classic," wrapped up this past weekend and Doug King took the honors with a 19.8-inch koke.
- Courtesy of Western Outdoor News
