McCloud River Walk & Wade

Streamer Fishing, Dry Fly Fishing, and Nymphing in McCloud, CA The McCloud River is one of our favorite fisheries in California—and for good reason. This freestone river winds through stunning mountain scenery, making the trip worthwhile even before you wet a line. In the heat of summer, it’s an ideal escape from the Central Valley, offering cool waters and peaceful surroundings. Flowing from the base of Mount Shasta down to Shasta Lake, the McCloud holds a special place in the hearts of many fly anglers. Open to fishing year-round, it’s one of the top rivers in the state for targeting the McCloud River Red Band Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Target Seasons & Species The McCloud river is home to one of the most infamous of all rainbow trout, the McCloud river red band; which has been planted in rivers from New Zealand to Argentina and Chilean Patagonia. In addition to the world famous red band trout, the McCloud offers brown trout over 20 inches that will attack a streamer or slowly sip a dry fly! This is truly a gem of a river having all of the classic freestone style water. You can nymph all day or throw a dry and have success. Peak season is May - July, but outstanding fishing can be had throughout the season.