What flies are hatching on the McCloud River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the McCloud River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the McCloud River?

The McCloud River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the McCloud River fishable today?

Live conditions for McCloud River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

McCloud River Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

25.95 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

53°FClear sky

Wind 9 mph25.95 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Overcast

74° / 52°

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67° / 50°

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Overcast

59° / 46°

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Overcast

65° / 42°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

Time of Day

Using: OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's McCloud River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

McCloud River · October · Fall

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 6-8). BWOs strong on cloudy days. Mahogany Duns. Best fall dry-fly month on the McCloud.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About McCloud River

The McCloud River harbors the native McCloud River redband rainbow trout, a genetically distinct strain from which many of the world's hatchery rainbows are descended. The wild trout section below Ah-Di-Na Campground flows through a remote granite canyon to Lake McCloud, accessible by a rugged 3-mile trail. Fly fishing only, catch-and-release.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Wild trout section (Ah-Di-Na Campground to Lake McCloud): fly fishing ONLY, artificial lures with single barbless hooks only, catch-and-release ONLY. California Sport Fishing License required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish McCloud River with more confidence.