The river is in good shape throughout and is fishing well for the winter

McCloud River - CA

by The Fly Shop
2-4-2026
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Fishing conditions: Good

Report: The river is in good shape throughout and is fishing well for the winter. 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 Tuesday, January 27th

Sacramento River - Grimes: The visibility today is right around 2-3 feet up top, lower in the system it is clearer
McCloud Reservoir: The river is in good shape below Lake McCloud and should be fishing well
Trinity River - Upper: Releases from Lewiston are currently 800 CFS and will be dropping to 300 CFS on Thursday
Baum Lake: The lake is fishing pretty slow right now
Shasta Lake: The bass are in a pre-spawn mode and finding them is a little tougher
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston is a good place to fish these days