McCloud Reservoir Fish Report - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)

The reservoir has been topping up

McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
5-3-2024
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The reservoir has been topping up, recent reports from anglers indicate the inlet is fishing well. With warming weather coming next week this lake could be a good 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

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Friday, May 3rd

Pit River: The river is has come down on Pit 3 and 4, but the water clarity is still an issue
Sacramento River - Upper: The river is high from top to bottom
Iron Canyon Reservoir: This could be a good place to go this spring with very little fishing pressure
Keswick Reservoir: The reservoir is fishing well
Shasta Lake: The Spots have moved into the shallows to spawn and the fishing has been stellar!
Lewiston Lake: The lake is a good option if you are in the area

The Fly Shop Reports

for Thursday, May 2nd

Hat Creek: Hat Creek Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The releases were dropped down to 6,000 CFS a couple of days ago
McCloud River: Things have kicked into high gear on the McCloud