Hat Creek Fish Report for 5-23-2024
For now, fish are eating Rubberlegs in the downstream sections
Hat Creek - CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
5-23-2024
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Still no solid topwater Salmonfly bite, but if you're looking for it fish north of the Hwy 299 bridge and near dark. For now, fish are eating Rubberlegs in the downstream sections. Continue to keep your eyes peeled for Green Drakes. Callibaetis will be found in the slower sections between the Powerhouse 2 Riffle and the 299 bridge. The PMD hatches should become more prolific and consistent day to day this week. Bring your Hackle Stackers, Griffith's Gnats, and a stealthy approach. The PMD Challenged in #14, Milla Time May PMD #16, Sparkle Stacker PMD #18, and the Mayfly Cripple Limeston #16 are good dries during a hatch. Nymph-wise, the BP Weiss nymph, X-Mays in #18, or Sweet Peas are great to have along with some Peaches n' Green. And please remember to respect other anglers and the spawning Rainbows.
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
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The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, May 9thFall River: The river really turned on over the last week and the reports have been outstanding
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The BoR is doing some 'pulse' flows over the next few weeks or so
McCloud River: McCloud River Report
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 flows coming into Lake Shasta are stilll high
Baum Lake: Look to see some good hatches on Baum in the coming weeks as it really heats up
Shasta Lake: The Spots have moved into the shallows to spawn and the fishing has been stellar!
Manzanita Lake: The lake is ice free and the fishing has been pretty good
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