Ted Fay Report : June 14, 2024

Mud Creek is living up to its name

Well guys, girls and kids, it’s the time to drop whatever you are doing and get your butts up here. Both the USac and Mccloud Rivers are prime for fishing. Both rivers are having excellent hatches so it’s show time because it will not last when Dogpatch gets scorching hot and the Dog Daze will become reality. Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, Mayflies and Caddis are all happening on both rivers. Have fun out there!

The McCloud River is crowded thus the name McCrowd but realize this is prime time for this river with everything under the sun hatching. Unfortunately the above picture shows Mud Creek doing its thing, currently the reservoir is muddy and it’s a matter of time before the river gets chocolate. So NOW is the time to get up here to fish this wild and scenic river. Reports are that large lake run browns are in and folks who know are catching them. This river is magic when the hatches are coming off in the evening but nymphing and streamers are what get these big boys.

The USac is finally in great shape for fishing. The shop reports good hatches in the evening from 7-8:30 but yesterday I fished (first time in over a year) and my buddy and I had action on nymphs and dry flies late morning and early afternoon. I suggest if you are fishing dries Humpys, Yellow Caddis, and Adams work and of course Stimmies and Chubby’s. With nymphing we had luck on soft hackles and Peaches and Cream.

Cheers

Rick Cox

USac is in perfect shape

Fishing is great

USac is perfect for fishing now

Its a fisherman hatch

Last crack at chasing the salmon fly hatch on the Rogue

USac is dropping

McCloud Brownie

McCloud Brownie

Donuts and pastries are a great way to start a day of fishing