A lot of smaller trout have been stocked at the lake

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
3-10-2026
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Fishing conditions:  Good

Report: A lot of smaller trout have been stocked at the lake, mostly 8 - 12" fish and they are all super happy to eat your fly. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers will chase Crystal Buggers and swung Zug Bugs, and a small black Balanced Leech is always a good choice here. For the BWOs, bring your S&Ms, ZT's Jig Nations, and BP Weiss Nymphs for nymphs and for dries the Milla Time May BWO and Hackle Stacker Baetis should have you covered. We'll keep our finger on the pulse and update the report as we hear more. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!
Hot Flies:

Dry Flies:
Adams - #18-20
Hackle Winged May - BWO
Harrop's Last Chance - All
Griffith's Gnat
Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18
GB Flashback PT - #14-20
Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
Mercer's Gidget
Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #16-18
GB Flashback PT - Olive #18
Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20
Chromie - #18

Steamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10
Beaded Micro Buggers - #12
Zack's Damseleech - #14





The Fly Shop Reports
for Wednesday, March 4th

Hat Creek: Hat Creek Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Lower: Lower Sacramento River Fishing Report
McCloud River: McCloud River Fishing Report
Pit River: Pit River Fishing Report
Trinity River: Trinity River Fishing Report
Sacramento River - Upper: Upper Sacramento River Fishing Report
Baum Lake: Baum Lake Fishing Report
Shasta Lake: Lake Shasta Fishing Report