The McCloud River has been about as good as it gets. We are enjoying outstanding numbers of fish and while most have been on the smaller size, there have been enough fish in the teens each day to keep anglers challenged. While conditions are exceptional and the fish are feasting on the plethora of bugs that are coming off, the river has seen considerable pressure since the opening of the season in April. Campgrounds at Ash Camp and Ah Di Na have been near capacity on weekends but have been clearing nicely midweek. Flows on the McCloud are very low and ultra clear so the fishing has become quite technical. Stealth is paramount, fishing water that has seen less pressure also helps as does fishing good imitations that these trout don't see often. Fly Fishers who know the river well and grasp this may catch dozens of fish a day, while those who are less experienced will find few. Even then experienced anglers will discover it is difficult to fool the larger, wary trout this river is famous for. We have been enjoying this challenge and hope you do too!