The McCloud continues to fish solidly below Lake McCloud through the Conservancy. Don't pay any attention to the turbidity gage above the lake, it is inaccurate and reading high. The visibility on the river is fantastic and you can get some sight fishing in. Mid day and afternoons are seeing some giant Blue Wing Olive hatches, and some Grannom Caddis as well. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, Sweet Peas, and some Andy's October Caddis. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. For the evening Caddis hatches right at dark, bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Missing Links will be players. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Chris or 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