Iron Canyon Reservoir Report

Iron Canyon Reservoir - Deadlun, CA (Shasta County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Fly Shop

by The Fly Shop
8-3-2021
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This mid elevation lake receives most of its water from Lake McCloud. We don't normally fish Iron Canyon during the summer, but believe it is probably blown out. You should check out Baum Lake or Lewiston if you would like to get onto some stillwater rainbows.

Hot Flies: 
Dry Flies:
Harrop's Last Chance - Callibaetis

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
San Juan Worm - Fire #8-14, Chromies - #16-18, Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20, Mercer's CB Micro Mayfly - #14-18, GB Half-Flashback PT - #16-20

Streamers & Leeches:
Beaded Micro Buggers, Freshwater Clouser - Olive/White, Zonkers - #4