The Delta Fire north of Lake Shasta is producing a lot of smoke. With a high pressure system sitting in the area it has been pretty thick in Redding. However, just down stream beyond Anderson there is significantly less smoke. This varies day to day. With the high system leaving us in a couple of days the winds will shift to the south improving conditions here in Redding. Releases from Keswick are 8,500 CFS opening up some good wade access up top. We continue to see good numbers of BIG fish in the net. The mornings are all about midges, and as the day progresses you will find more baetis and caddis. Good flies to throw are Black Zebras, small Cinnamon Poopahs, Birds Nests and Black Micro Mays.

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Wild Waters Fly Fishing

Water flow: 8500cfs

Visibility: 36 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 62 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: all day

Best stretch: Redding

Best access point: Bonnyview

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

PMD's and caddis

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 10' 6 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line