McCloud Reservoir - McCloud, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
McCloud Reservoir, McCloud, CA, is a pristine, cold-water reservoir in Siskiyou County, prized for rainbow and brown trout. Its exceptionally clear, cold waters, fed by the McCloud River, create ideal trout habitat. Angling success is primarily achieved through trolling with downriggers and various lures (spoons, spinners, plugs) to target specific depths. Fly fishing is also effective in shallower zones. Water clarity is excellent, demanding subtle presentations. Access is generally good, with public boat launches. Anglers must adhere to CDFW regulations; catch-and-release is encouraged for maintaining the quality fishery.



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: Scott Caldwell
8-9-2023
Photo Credit: Scott Caldwell
8-9-2023
Photo Credit: Scott Caldwell
8-9-2023
Photo Credit: Scott Caldwell
8-9-2023

McCloud Reservoir Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Rainbow Trout 20 lbs. 12-25-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 20 lbs. 2-21-2018 View Report
Rainbow Trout 15 lbs. 8-01-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 10 lbs. 10-12-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 9-29-2017 View Report
Brown Trout 3 lbs. 8 oz. 7-25-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 2 lbs. 11-22-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 2 lbs. 8-01-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 2 lbs. 3-15-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 1 lbs. 8 oz. 11-06-2016 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
7-28-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-14-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-22-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-30-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 
9-12-2022Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-17-2025 We have not heard lately how it is fishing, but this is a good time to go historically
We have not heard lately how it is... more »
The Fly Shop
4-10-2025 McCloud Reservoir Fishing Report
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The Fly Shop
3-27-2025 McCloud Reservoir Fishing Report
We have not heard lately how it is... more »
The Fly Shop
3-5-2025 Recent reports are that this can be a good place to go
Recent reports are that this can be a... more »
The Fly Shop
12-7-2024 McCloud Reservoir can be another winter time sleeper, much like Iron Canyon
McCloud Reservoir can be another winter time sleeper,... more »
The Fly Shop

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