McCloud River | Northern California Fishing Report May 29th 2020

Northern California Fishing Report

Spring is off to a great start in northern California with lots of options to choose from. I have been spending lots of my time in the Mt. Shasta area since trout opener in late April. We have seen so exceptional conditions with most our water sheds being at nearly late summer to fall flows with minimal run off this year.

McCloud River - McCloud, CA

Fishing has been some of the best spring time fishing on the mighty McCloud River I have seen in awhile, with lots of great options for the new angler or advanced angler. We have been able to get good windows of HOT fishing mid morning and late evening with steady fishing throughout the day. Fish are happy and healthy and eager to eat some bugs. fishing a high stick is probably been the most productive in faster water with stone fly nymphs, at-tractor patterns and soon as we see fish looking up we have been able to target a good number of fish on dry flies. some epic caddis hatches in the even with sporadic other bugs throughout the day. the BIG BUGS our out and about, salmon flies and golden stones so don’t be afraid of throwing around your favorite chubby or foam patterns right now.

If you would like to book a Guided trip on The McCloud please reach out to us and we will get you out on the water!