The river is in good shape below Lake McCloud and should be fishing well

McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
1-27-2026
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Fishing conditions: Fair to Good

Report: The river is in good shape below Lake McCloud and should be fishing well. Small, black nymphs would be the go-to method with good clarity this time of year, #18-20 Zebra Midges, X-Mays, and Perdigons will work best. Fishing tailouts with streamers like Barr's olive or black Slumpbuster or your favorite Sculpin will produce. Streamers can net a big Brown. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Bryan in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.

Hot Flies:

• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Olive Hotspot
• Coppertop Duracell
• Sweet Pea - #16/
• Copper John Red - #16/
• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16
• Walt's Worm

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The Fly Shop Reports

for Wednesday, January 21st

Hat Creek: Some good days can be had in the flats and lower in the system below Highway 299
Sacramento River - Lower: Good news! the flows will be dropping to 10,000 CFS on Saturday
McCloud River: The river is in good shape below Lake McCloud and should be fishing well
Trinity River: Flows are dropping beginning on Thursday, Jan 23, and will be at 800 CFS from Lewiston on Sunday
Baum Lake: Baum Lake has slowed quite a bit in the last week
Shasta Lake: Fish the Pit or Squaw arms for the good numbers
Pyramid Lake: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report