Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 4-25-2024

Early signs of ice breakup on the lake

4-25-2024
The Fly Shop

The park has begun their snow removal and there are early signs of ice breakup on the lake. It won't be long before the lake will be clear and all of the hungry Rainbows and Browns will be putting on their feed bags! Stay tuned as this place could be a hot spot!

Pay attention to the special regulations here, especially where you can and can't fish. Barbless hooks, artificial lures, catch and release. Make sure you inquire at the park entrance.

Hot Flies: 

Dry Flies:
• Harrop's Last Chance - #16-20
• Adams - #14-18
• Mayfly Cripple - #18
• Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis or Baetis
• Mercer's Missing Link - #14-16
• Mercer's Parachute Profile Spinner

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Zack's Attack Damsel
• Burk's Sierra Damsel
• Zack's Bomb Squad. - #14-16
• Hogan's S&M - Olive #16-18
• Beaded Zebra Midge - Black #18-20
• Mercer's Gidgets

Streamers & Leeches:
• Beaded Micro Bugger - Black
• Zonkers - #4
• Beaded Micro Buggers - Any



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for Thursday, April 25th

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Sacramento River - Lower: The river continues to clear and is fishing better each day
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Trinity River: The Spring pulse flows will begin next Tuesday, April 16th
Sacramento River - Upper: Beginning to see signs of runoff
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