Nevada Fish Report
Baum Lake Fish Report for 12-19-2011
Baum Lake Fish Report for 12-19-2011
Baum has been fishing great!
Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
12-19-2011
Website
Current Lake Conditions:
December is one of the most popular months to fish this lake, which is really like a spring creek. Plenty of rainbow trout here! The fishing should stay "good" through next week. Weather looks perfectly fine for this week! Best flies have been #18-20 midge patterns like Zebra Midges, Frostbites, Chromies. Dry fly fishing can be very, very good on overcast, cool days. Hatches to look for are BWOs in #16-18 and Baetis in #20. Don't forget to have a few Griffiths Nats in your box!
What a reliable fishery this is! Baum Lake has plenty of rainbow trout and more than a few, reclusive brown trout that leave us stuttering after they surprise-attack our presentation, steeling our flies in the process. The fishing is good and should stay that way through the winter.
Road Conditions:
No road restrictions for this area yet! Pay attention to the weather this week!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
Suspend nymphs like #16-18 Micro Mays under big brushy dry flies, like a Stimulator or Royal Wulf. Suspend your nymphs about 18-24". If using an indicator to suspend nymphs, select a small indicator! Fishing an Intermediate sinking line with a Damsel nymph or small PT nymph can produce a bent fly rod. The key is SLOW strips! Nothing in Baum Lake is moving fast at this time of year. The water is clear, so the fish have lots of visibility. Use lighter, longer leaders. Delicate presentations will produce more strikes. At times attractor nymphs under indicators works really well, especially where there is current. Baum Lake is an ideal fishing destination for pontoon boats, float tubes and small prams.
Still Water Fact:
Baum Lake is named after world renowned hydro electric pioneer Frank Baum. 1870-1932.
Flies:
Nymphs:
• Red Copper John #14-18
• BH Half-Flashback PT #18-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Micro Mays Olive #16-18
• Zebra Midge #16-20
• Chromie #18
• Frostbite Midge #18
Streamers/Leeches:
• Jay Fair's Wiggle Tail
• Beaded Micro Buggers
• Double Bunny
Dries:
• Air Flow Cut Wing #20
• Adams #18-20
• Mercer's Missing Link #14-18
• Light Cahill #18
• Griffiths Gnat #20
• Norman's Loop Wing BWO
December is one of the most popular months to fish this lake, which is really like a spring creek. Plenty of rainbow trout here! The fishing should stay "good" through next week. Weather looks perfectly fine for this week! Best flies have been #18-20 midge patterns like Zebra Midges, Frostbites, Chromies. Dry fly fishing can be very, very good on overcast, cool days. Hatches to look for are BWOs in #16-18 and Baetis in #20. Don't forget to have a few Griffiths Nats in your box!
What a reliable fishery this is! Baum Lake has plenty of rainbow trout and more than a few, reclusive brown trout that leave us stuttering after they surprise-attack our presentation, steeling our flies in the process. The fishing is good and should stay that way through the winter.
Road Conditions:
No road restrictions for this area yet! Pay attention to the weather this week!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
Suspend nymphs like #16-18 Micro Mays under big brushy dry flies, like a Stimulator or Royal Wulf. Suspend your nymphs about 18-24". If using an indicator to suspend nymphs, select a small indicator! Fishing an Intermediate sinking line with a Damsel nymph or small PT nymph can produce a bent fly rod. The key is SLOW strips! Nothing in Baum Lake is moving fast at this time of year. The water is clear, so the fish have lots of visibility. Use lighter, longer leaders. Delicate presentations will produce more strikes. At times attractor nymphs under indicators works really well, especially where there is current. Baum Lake is an ideal fishing destination for pontoon boats, float tubes and small prams.
Still Water Fact:
Baum Lake is named after world renowned hydro electric pioneer Frank Baum. 1870-1932.
Flies:
Nymphs:
• Red Copper John #14-18
• BH Half-Flashback PT #18-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Micro Mays Olive #16-18
• Zebra Midge #16-20
• Chromie #18
• Frostbite Midge #18
Streamers/Leeches:
• Jay Fair's Wiggle Tail
• Beaded Micro Buggers
• Double Bunny
Dries:
• Air Flow Cut Wing #20
• Adams #18-20
• Mercer's Missing Link #14-18
• Light Cahill #18
• Griffiths Gnat #20
• Norman's Loop Wing BWO
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Monday, December 19th, 2011Sacramento River: The Upper Sacramento is in great shape.
Trinity River: Steelhead Fishing on the Trinity River is Good to Great
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Conditions on the Klamath have been excellent. The fishing has been good too!
Pit River: Not a lot of news from the Pit River. Conditions are great and that typically means good fishing.
Lewiston Lake: Fishing has been good on Lewiston Lake
Iron Canyon Reservoir: The weather has yet to shut Iron Canyon Reservoir down. The fishing should be great!
Manzanita Lake: The Manzanita report remains the same as last week. Very Cold and the fishing is tough!
McCumber Reservoir: Close to ice out conditions on McCumber, yo should have the lake to yourself
Keswick Reservoir: The fishing has been fair on Keswick this week.
The Fly Shop Reports
for Sunday, December 11th, 2011Sacramento River: The Upper Sac is fishing great
Klamath River - Upper - CA: The Klamath is fishiing great right now for the famous "Klamath Chrome"
Pit River: You should find good fishing on the Pit river! Water conditions are excellent this week.
Baum Lake: December is one of the most popular month to fish this lake, which is really like a spring creek.
Iron Canyon Reservoir: The fishing should be great at Iron Canyon, though reports are scarce
Manzanita Lake: The fishing is tough right now, but the fish are still hungry
McCumber Reservoir: It's almost ice out conditions on McCumber. The days are sun filled and angler friendly
Trinity River: Gilligan reports on his Trinity River Trip
www.NevadaFishReports.com © 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Website Hosting and Design provided by TECK.net
Website Hosting and Design provided by TECK.net