Manzanita Lake Fish Report for 5-23-2024
Manzanita Lake Report
Manzanita Lake - CA (Madera County)
by The Fly Shop
5-23-2024
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More good reports from this high-altitude gem are pouring in to the shop. We can't stress enough, fish the shallows! Look for trout cruising the shallows looking for protein. There should be plenty of Damselfly and Dragonfly nymphs scooting around, we'd suggest some Damseleeches for a good day at Manzanita. No real need for a sinking line yet. Bring your stash of Pheasant Tails and Adams, these early fish should be super hungry. Come fish one of the most epic spots in NorCal!
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
• 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
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, May 23rdFall River: While the wind can make things challenging, the river is still fishing great!
Hat Creek: For now, fish are eating Rubberlegs in the downstream sections
Sacramento River - Lower: The BoR has continued to pulse the flows on the Sac
McCloud Reservoir: The river from the dam down through the Conservancy is looking great
Pit River: The latest report is the water is still off color, but you can catch fish
Sacramento River - Upper: In and around Dunsmuir the flows are still somewhat high
Shasta Lake: Shasta continues to fish better and better each day
5-16-2024
The report is much the same as it has been the past month. We are still seeing good Callibaetis and...... Read More
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