McCloud River Fish Report for 12-3-2025
The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud
McCloud River - CA (Siskiyou County)
by The Fly Shop
12-3-2025
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The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud. Most fish will fall to the small black offerings. The overall winner was a dark BP Weiss nymph. 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:
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• 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, November 25th
Sacramento River - Lower: Target releases remain steady at 4,000 CFS which is great
McCloud River: The river is in good shape again up top below Lake McCloud
Trinity River: The river is in good shape from Lewiston down to Cedar Flat
Sacramento River - Upper: The gage at the lake shows just under 500 CFS
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