Our guides have had some stellar days up on the McCloud lately

McCloud River - CA

by The Fly Shop
7-15-2026
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Fishing conditions: Great

Report: Our guides have had some stellar days up on the McCloud lately with fish still grabbing dries during the day. Dry-dropper with a Chubby Chernobyl hanging a BP Weiss, Olive Hotspot, or Sweet Pea is a good setup. The Yellow Sallies are coming off in the afternoons, so swap your dropper with a UV Sally or Jiggy Yellow Sally. 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

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Wednesday, July 15th

Fall River: Fishing is still very good, but you will have to work a little harder
Hat Creek: Main hatches are caddis, Yellow Sallies, and the Tricos are starting up
Sacramento River - Lower: Flows have been stable for while at 13,000 CFS

The Fly Shop Reports

for Tuesday, June 30th

Fall River: Fishing is still very good
Hat Creek: Fair to good fishing
Sacramento River - Lower: Fishing remains good to great
McCloud River: Lots of topwater action
Pit River: The river will definitely warm up
Sacramento River - Upper: The Upper is ready to go!
Baum Lake: Not many fish available
Shasta Lake: Fair to good fishing
Lewiston Lake: Good option if you are in the area
Pyramid Lake, CA: Closed for fishing