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Keswick Reservoir Fish Report for 3-31-2012
Keswick Reservoir Fish Report for 3-31-2012
Keswick is a secret spot. Good fishing happens here, but no one talks about it.
Keswick Reservoir - Redding, CA (Shasta County)
by The Fly Shop
3-31-2012
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Keswick Reservoir is essentially the Lower Sacramento River... before it becomes the Lower Sacramento River.
Current Reservoir Conditions:
As long as no one fishes here, I can report on it like it's a secret spot. 22" rainbows are common. The strikes are subtle, but the good news is the fish eat bigger bugs like #12 Bird's Nests and Marly Midges. If the "Sac" is fishing great, Keswick is at least as good! Contact us about Keswick Reservoir!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
A motorized boat is a must for gaining access to the part of this reservoir that holds concentrated numbers of rainbow trout. Look for slow water, near boulders. Swing, suspend, strip nymphs, leeches. Dry fly fishing happens late in the summer, near sunset. There are big brown trout here....waiting.
Reservoir Fact:
Iron Mountain Mine is located just to the west of Keswick Reservoir. The site was mined for copper, zinc, iron, silver, gold, pyrite from the 1860s to 1963. Today, the mine is a source of extremely acidic drainage that runs into several creeks, all leading to Spring Creek Reservoir, which drains into Keswick Reservoir, a major source of drinking water for Redding, CA. The drainage water from Iron Mountain Mine is classified as the most acidic water naturally found on earth. One of America's most toxic waste sites, it has been listed as a federal Superfund site since 1983. Thankfully, a water treatment plant is in place, and any releases from Spring Creek Reservoir are easily diluted.
Suggested Flies:
Dry flies:
• Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #10-16
• Yellow Stimulators - #14-16
• Adams #14-16
• Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinners #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pseudo May - #16-18
• GB San Juan Worm - #12
• Glo Bubble Caddis - Tan #14
• Chironomid Bomber - Any color #12
• Marlee Zebra Midge - #12
• Micro Mayfly - Brown #16
• Pat's Rubberlegs - Brown #6-8
• Fox's Poopah - Cinnamon #12-14
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
Streamers/Leeches:
• Freshwater Clousers - #6
• Double Bunny - #2
• Zonkers - Natural #4
• BH Halebopp Leech - Olive/Dark Olive #8
Fly Fishing Gear:
• Boles Float Rite Yarn Indicators
• Mucilin Fly Line Silicone
• MayFly™ Troutfisher Lanyard
• Cablz
• William Joseph Squall Jacket
• Fly-Mate ? Floatable Foam Fly Boxes
Current Reservoir Conditions:
As long as no one fishes here, I can report on it like it's a secret spot. 22" rainbows are common. The strikes are subtle, but the good news is the fish eat bigger bugs like #12 Bird's Nests and Marly Midges. If the "Sac" is fishing great, Keswick is at least as good! Contact us about Keswick Reservoir!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
A motorized boat is a must for gaining access to the part of this reservoir that holds concentrated numbers of rainbow trout. Look for slow water, near boulders. Swing, suspend, strip nymphs, leeches. Dry fly fishing happens late in the summer, near sunset. There are big brown trout here....waiting.
Reservoir Fact:
Iron Mountain Mine is located just to the west of Keswick Reservoir. The site was mined for copper, zinc, iron, silver, gold, pyrite from the 1860s to 1963. Today, the mine is a source of extremely acidic drainage that runs into several creeks, all leading to Spring Creek Reservoir, which drains into Keswick Reservoir, a major source of drinking water for Redding, CA. The drainage water from Iron Mountain Mine is classified as the most acidic water naturally found on earth. One of America's most toxic waste sites, it has been listed as a federal Superfund site since 1983. Thankfully, a water treatment plant is in place, and any releases from Spring Creek Reservoir are easily diluted.
Suggested Flies:
Dry flies:
• Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #10-16
• Yellow Stimulators - #14-16
• Adams #14-16
• Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinners #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pseudo May - #16-18
• GB San Juan Worm - #12
• Glo Bubble Caddis - Tan #14
• Chironomid Bomber - Any color #12
• Marlee Zebra Midge - #12
• Micro Mayfly - Brown #16
• Pat's Rubberlegs - Brown #6-8
• Fox's Poopah - Cinnamon #12-14
• CB Birds Nest - #10-14
Streamers/Leeches:
• Freshwater Clousers - #6
• Double Bunny - #2
• Zonkers - Natural #4
• BH Halebopp Leech - Olive/Dark Olive #8
Fly Fishing Gear:
• Boles Float Rite Yarn Indicators
• Mucilin Fly Line Silicone
• MayFly™ Troutfisher Lanyard
• Cablz
• William Joseph Squall Jacket
• Fly-Mate ? Floatable Foam Fly Boxes
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Saturday, March 31st, 2012Trinity River: One day the fish reports from the Trinity River are great then the next not so good.
Sacramento River: The Upper Sac is too high to fish below Conant Rd. Reasonable conditions by Dunsmir
Baum Lake: The fishing on Baum hasn't been too good over the past few days.
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Fishing has been fair. Road conditions to Iron Canyon have been rough due to snow & rain
The Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, March 30th, 2012Sacramento River: The Lower Sac is off color, however it is known to fish great when the conditions are adverse
Sacramento River: The Upper Sac is still tough fishing
Trinity River: The Trinity River is experiencing an amazing late winter/early spring season
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Fishing is winding down on the Klamath. Wait until June for the Salmon Fly hatches!
Pit River: The Pit has been fishing great!
Baum Lake: Baum Lake could be the best choice this weekend. The fishing has been great!
Lewiston Lake: Fishing has been fair on Lewiston Lake this week. Mainly because of harassing winds!
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Iron Canyon is fishing fair to good. The lake is a little low making launching a boat a pain
McCumber Reservoir: McCumber Reservoir is definitely worth fishing
Keswick Reservoir: Muddy by the boatramp, but clear water for Keswick Reservoir can be found above Crystal Creek
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