Shasta Mayflies | Outings

Fly Fishing Outings

The Shasta Mayflies organize fishing outings to lakes, streams and rivers within driving distance of Redding. These events give us the opportunity to learn about new places to fish and how to fish them. Best of all, we have fun! Check out the fishing photos on our Photo Album webpage.

Directions, recommended gear and flies, carpool info and all you need to know about each outing will be provided at a club meeting or via email. Sign-ups are required. Occassionally, the outings schedule changes from what is posted on this website. For more information, contact us at mayflies@shastamayflies.org.  

For more info on club meetings, visit our Meetings & Programs webpage.

2010 Outings Calendar

February 20, Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.
Day Trip

The Lower Sacramento River, Redding
A full day of fishing for wild rainbows wading from the banks of the Sacramento River in Redding. Don't have waders? Walt will also be taking Mayflies out in his boat to fish some areas not accessible from shore. Bring a sack lunch. This is our first outing of the year, so come on out! Come to the February 16 meeting or email us for more info.

March 27, Saturday
Day Trip

Lake Christine & Rock Creek Lake, Manton
Fish for fiesty rainbows and brown trout from your float tube or shore on one (or both!) of these private lakes. Club fundraiser for children's FishCamp scholarships. Members only. Rods are limited.

Update: The Rock Creek Lake portion of this outing has been rescheduled to May 3. See below.

April 17, Saturday
Day Trip

Fly-Only Section of the Trinity River, Lewiston
This is a great outing for anyone who wants to catch fish. They may not be big, but they are usually willing! Good access, easy casting and easy wading make this outing a good choice for all levels.

May 3, Monday
Day Trip

Rock Creek Lake, Manton
Fish for fiesty rainbows and brown trout from your float tube or shore on this private lake. Club fundraiser for children's FishCamp scholarships. Members only. Rods are limited.

May 22, Saturday
Day Trip

Kilarc Reservoir, Whitmore
No waders or float tubes required (or allowed) to fish with dry flies for trout on this small lake east of Redding. The clear shoreline makes for beautiful views and easy casting. Great for all levels.

June 19, Saturday
Day Trip

Hat Creek, Burney
Learn more & sign up for this fun outing at our club meeting.

July 24 - 25, Saturday - Sunday
Day Trip or Overnight

McCloud River and Squaw Creek, McCloud
Squaw Creek will be a new outing for us added to our popular McCloud River outing. Camp or stay in cabins. This is a wading outing - no float tube needed. Some areas are accessible without waders. Chances are the weather will be warm, so wet wading may be a good option.

August 18 - 22, Wednesday - Sunday
Day Trip or Overnight

Rock Creek Lake Fundraiser, Manton
Members only outing. Big rainbows. Private lake. What more can we say? The funds raised from this outing are used for FishCamp scholarships. Attend a meeting for more information about this fantastic outing.

September 25
Day Trip

Clear Creek, Redding
The stream crosses Hwy 273 just south of Redding.  This outing is still in the planning stages, so more info to follow.

October 22 - 24, Friday - Sunday
Long Weekend

Rogue River, Shady Cove, Oregon
Fish from the shore or book a guide and fish from a boat (book early as this can be a popular time). This section of river is fly fishing only this time of year, so should have less pressure. If you're looking for a change from the steelhead fishing, fish for trout in the "Holy Water" of McGregor Park.

October 23, Saturday
Day Trip

Upper Sacramento River, Dunsmuir
Lots of public access between Lake Shasta and the town of Mt Shasta make this outing different every year. Nymph during the day and dry-fly the evening bite. Beautiful, wild rainbow trout on most of the river with some willing planters in downtown Dunsmuir to ensure everyone catches fish!

November 19 - 21, Friday - Sunday
Day Trip or Overnight

Trinity River Steelhead, Lewiston
If it's November and you're fishing on the Trinity River, it's to catch the wonderfully challenging steelhead.  There are a lot of places to fish on this river near Lewiston, Douglas City and Junction City. You can fish from the shore (lots of public access) or make guide arrangements (book early as this is a popular time).

This is a joint outing with the Golden West Women Flyfishers, so come on out to meet some new folks or catch up with old friends from the Bay Area.

Significant others are welcome and potlucks are planned for both Friday and Saturday nights. This year we're trying a newly remodeled lodge for the potluck venue. They have offered an upstairs meeting room, the cafe or one of the large suites, depending on the size of our group. The lodge offers a wide variety of sleeping accommodations - some dog-friendly and some with kitchens. It's best to book before July 1st. Please mention the club name when you reserve.

For more info, come to a club meeting or send us an email.

2011 Outings Calendar

January 7 - 9, Friday - Sunday
Day Trip or Overnight

Trinity River Steelhead, Lewiston -- AGAIN!
For Mayflies who think the best steelhead fishing is in foul weather, this will be the time to prove it! January is often a great time for wild steelhead in Lewiston. Bring your woollies!

Fish one of the best steelhead rivers in northern California. Wade fish with your fellow Mayflies at some of the many public access points. Or book a guide and fish from the boat (book early as this is also a popular time).

February 19, Saturday
Day Trip

The Lower Sacramento River, Redding
A full day of fishing for wild rainbows wading from the banks of the Sacramento River in Redding.