Baum Lake Fish Report for 4-24-2025
Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well
Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)

by The Fly Shop
4-24-2025
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Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well. Zebra Midges in #16 & 18, black and red, and small black Balanced Leeches still are getting the job done. A full complement of PMD dries and cripples along with your assorted Adams in #14 - 18 will keep you in good stead with whatever is hatching. 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
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 24th
Sacramento River - Lower: The bump in flows is over and the river is now a steady 6,000 CFS
McCloud River: The river is looking good on the low end at the lake, although still a little high
Pit River: Big flows continue throughout the system
Sacramento River - Upper: We're keeping an eye on it, the river is dropping, but still high at 2,200 CFS
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, April 17th
Shasta Lake: Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta
Lewiston Lake: The main bite has been on midges
McCloud Reservoir: We have not heard lately how it is fishing, but this is a good time to go historically
Pyramid Lake: Pyramid Lake Fishing Report

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