Nevada Fish Report
Trinity River Fish Report for 5-14-2012
Trinity River Fish Report for 5-14-2012
You can't say there aren't any Steelhead in the Trinity River now, there just aren't as many
Trinity River - Douglas City, CA
by The Fly Shop
5-14-2012
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The Trinity River is the major tributary to the Klamath River, and stretches 110 river miles from Lewiston Dam downstream to its confluence with the Klamath at Weitchpec.
Current River Conditions:
Remember catching steelhead on the Trinity only a couple months ago? Me too! The month of May isn't exactly the best month to chase winter chrome. To say there are no more steelhead in the Trinity isn't exactly true. Just not nearly as many. The flows on the Trinity are very big at 4,500 CFS. Flows will drop to 3,220 CFS on May 31st.
You could fish heavy sink lines and pull buggers for big bad brown trout. Look along the flats and throw to the edges, from a boat manned by an experienced oarsman. The Trinity River isn't exactly child's play at these flows.
Consider fishing Lewiston Lake, which is far from an alternative, but a destination that is in it's prime at this time of year.
In case you don't know, the Fly Only Section is located from the Old Bridge in Lewiston, CA. upstream to with-in 250ft of the dam. This section is seasonal and currently open as of April 1st through the summer. Contact us about the Trinity River!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
W ait for the flows to drop. Even at 3,220 CFS in the forecast on May 31st, conditions are too high for wading. But, a boat can place you on some of the flat stretches between Lewiston and Pigeon Point were big brown trout can be found!! Bring a Deep-7 and Clousers! Don't forget a boat!
River Fact:
Sad to say, but Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia's father drowned in the Trinity River. While on vacation with his family near Arcata in Northern California in 1947, his father went fly-fishing in the Trinity River. Upon entering he slipped on a rock, plummeting into the deep rapids of the river. By the time he was pulled from the water, he had already drowned.
Water Flows:
• Trinity River Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Thing From Uranus
• Rubberlegs Stimulator #10-14
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
• Hackle Stacker - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• RK Flatulators #12-18
• Fox's Wire Body Baetis
• Micro Mayfly - Black #14-16
• Red Copper John - #14-16
• GB Half-Flashback P.T. - #14-18
• TB Solitude Stone - #8
• Pat's Rubber Leg - Brown #6-8
Eggs:
• Boles Bazookas - #8
• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink #12
• Clown Egg - #4-10
Streamers/Leeches:
• CH Kiwi Muddlers
• CH Lightning Bugger #6
• Freshwater Clouser (Any)
• Dietz's Sculpins #4
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's ? Fresh H2O Fly Rods 4-5wt
• The Fly Shop's ? L2a Fly Reels
• RIO Gold Floating Fly Line
• Simms ? G3 Guide Jacket
Current River Conditions:
Remember catching steelhead on the Trinity only a couple months ago? Me too! The month of May isn't exactly the best month to chase winter chrome. To say there are no more steelhead in the Trinity isn't exactly true. Just not nearly as many. The flows on the Trinity are very big at 4,500 CFS. Flows will drop to 3,220 CFS on May 31st.
You could fish heavy sink lines and pull buggers for big bad brown trout. Look along the flats and throw to the edges, from a boat manned by an experienced oarsman. The Trinity River isn't exactly child's play at these flows.
Consider fishing Lewiston Lake, which is far from an alternative, but a destination that is in it's prime at this time of year.
In case you don't know, the Fly Only Section is located from the Old Bridge in Lewiston, CA. upstream to with-in 250ft of the dam. This section is seasonal and currently open as of April 1st through the summer. Contact us about the Trinity River!
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
W ait for the flows to drop. Even at 3,220 CFS in the forecast on May 31st, conditions are too high for wading. But, a boat can place you on some of the flat stretches between Lewiston and Pigeon Point were big brown trout can be found!! Bring a Deep-7 and Clousers! Don't forget a boat!
River Fact:
Sad to say, but Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia's father drowned in the Trinity River. While on vacation with his family near Arcata in Northern California in 1947, his father went fly-fishing in the Trinity River. Upon entering he slipped on a rock, plummeting into the deep rapids of the river. By the time he was pulled from the water, he had already drowned.
Water Flows:
• Trinity River Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Thing From Uranus
• Rubberlegs Stimulator #10-14
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
• Hackle Stacker - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• RK Flatulators #12-18
• Fox's Wire Body Baetis
• Micro Mayfly - Black #14-16
• Red Copper John - #14-16
• GB Half-Flashback P.T. - #14-18
• TB Solitude Stone - #8
• Pat's Rubber Leg - Brown #6-8
Eggs:
• Boles Bazookas - #8
• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink #12
• Clown Egg - #4-10
Streamers/Leeches:
• CH Kiwi Muddlers
• CH Lightning Bugger #6
• Freshwater Clouser (Any)
• Dietz's Sculpins #4
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's ? Fresh H2O Fly Rods 4-5wt
• The Fly Shop's ? L2a Fly Reels
• RIO Gold Floating Fly Line
• Simms ? G3 Guide Jacket
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for Monday, May 14th, 2012Hat Creek: The fishing is best on Hat Creek early in the morning and near sunset
Klamath River - Upper - CA: It's early for any great reports on the Klamath, but by the end of the month it could be happening!
Sacramento River: The Lower Sacramento is fishing great
McCloud River: The McCloud has good flow & good color, she is fiishing great and dry flies are productive
Pit River: If you want to fish with a bent pole, the Pit River is where you want to be
Sacramento River: Water conditions on the Upper Sacare manageable but still high at 1,800 CFS. Fishing has been good.
Baum Lake: Fishing is fair to good on Baum Lake
Iron Canyon Reservoir: The lake level at Iron Mountain is a little high for fly fishermen
Keswick Reservoir: Fishing at Keswick Reservoir will be tough for the next month or so
Lewiston Lake: The fishing has been good at Lewiston Lake & should get better, water conditions should be very good
Manzanita Lake: Manzanita Lake is a little cold for the fishing to really turn on
The Fly Shop Reports
for Monday, May 7th, 2012Sacramento River: No springtime fly fishing trip is complete without a day on the Lower Sac. Conditions are perfect
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