Guided Fly Fishing Trips
$500 for 1-2 Anglers
The McCloud River is perhaps the most scenic of all the rivers in Northern California.
Fishing on the McCloud commences as the runoff recedes, usually between opening day and the end of May.
Once the spring flows recede the river flows at a clear and cold 200 cfs all season.
Hatches of mayflies and stoneflies are excellent in the spring. Nymphing is always productive.
Dry fly action in the summer months is more limited to the late afternoon and evening hours.
Mayflies and giant October Caddis provide excellent dry fly action again in the fall.
The average fish on the McCloud River is about 10 inches.
Many small fish are caught during the summer months, but the average size becomes quite good in the Fall.
Migratory browns supplement the population of resident rainbows in October and November.
Some of these browns are over two feet in length!
Most of our McCloud River guide trips start with an early morning meet-up at the gas station in McCloud.
Our guides also pick up many guests at their accommodations in McCloud, Dunsmuir or Mt Shasta City.
From the town of McCloud, it takes about 15 minutes to reach the Upper McCloud and 30-45 minutes to reach the Lower McCloud accesses.
Guides Brian Kohlman and Mike Wright do most of our McCloud River guide trips.