Trinity River: ” Fly Only” section opens on April 1st.  We have been seeing good hatches of Callibaetis, BWO, March Browns and a few Golden Stones hatching on the upper runs, the Steelhead and Brown trout are taking dries in some of the runs also swinging flies have been producing a few good steelhead ( mostly downers) and some nice browns.  Lewiston Lake: Should be good this season, we’re already seeing good midge hatches and some callibaetis coming off mid day. Baum Lake: Has been fishing very good this winter, good hatches of BWO and midges and the nymphing and streamer fishing is always productive on Baum. The Pit and Upper SAC: Were fishing good before this last storm … do not have an update on the latest river conditions.  The Fall River and Hat Creek: Open on April 25th and should be in good shape for the start fo the season. Lower SAC: The releases out of Keswick dam are about 3300 cfs. Redding area got a lot of rain this last storm……. the upper runs are off color but should be fishable this week-end.

Here is a few photo’s from recent trips on the Trinity.

Spey Fishing on the Trinity!

Brown Trout caught on a Golden Stone!

Nice Fat Brownie!

“Winter Run” Trinity Steelie!

The Trinity blew-out last night and it is as high as I’ve seen it this season. Fished 5 days last week and the fishing was god but tough…. like it’s been most of this season, caught 1 bright 10 pound wild hen last week and 4 hatchery fish, 2 downers and 2 steelies ready to spawn. We caught a few nice Browns 18 to 22 inches also.The dry fly fishing on the river is starting to pick-up, seeing good hatches of BWO, Callibatis, March Browns and a few stoneflies.

Lewiston Lake is starting to get active with good midge activity and a few Callibatis. There seem to be a lot more fish show on the flats then there were last season……… weed beds are coming back!  If your looking to start your trout season early, give me a call … Lewiston Lake is a Blast when it’s happening!