Water Conditions: ??Good, we haven't had a bad report yet. Flows are good throughout the river, and anglers have been seeing plenty of bugs, and some nice trout. Fish are being caught both nymphing and high-sticking through the pocket water and casting dries to rising trout in the flats and pools.

Fishing Conditions & Hatches: ??Hatches include Green Drakes, March Browns, PMDs, and Baetis on overcast days. There have been some salmonflies fluttering about, also.

The Fly Shop's Tips: ??Felt wading boots with studds, and/or a wading staff can be a good idea for the McCloud, which is full of bowling ball shaped rocks that can be very slick. The more water you can cover, the more fish have a chance to see your fly and the better your odds at landing a few nice ones. High-stick nymph the pocket water and deeper shoots, then switch over to dry flies in the flats and whenever you see a fish rising consistently.