Ted Fay Report : May 14, 2020

The “new normal” continues and we are slowly taking our finger off the pause button. The fishing on both the Upper Sac and McCloud Rivers is solid. As noted below there are a few campgrounds in the area reopening May 16 but the Conservancy and Ah Di Nah remain closed although we have just heard Ah Di Nah will open May 22. There is some dry fly fishing available now but it has yet to peak. The tail end of the Salmonflies is still here but the caddis and mayflies are beginning to pop. Stimlaltor and dropper along with Adams are best bet right now. Nymphing probably will get you more opportunities with Jimmy Legs, P.T’s, Soft Hackles and Brush Hogs working best. Bob is currently offering some tungsten nymphs that I would highly recommend too. They are heavily weighted and get down into the zone very quickly. We are getting a big dose of much needed rain at the moment with another big shot Sunday and Monday. Once the weather settles down though fishing should be ripe for those who want to do some picking. Remember too there’s limited motel and food service in the area still so plan accordingly.

Cheers

Rick Cox

info@wildwatersflyfishing.com

Here’s the latest update from the US Forest Service regarding north state campground openings. Note for our immediate area (Mt. Shasta/McCloud) there are only 3 campgrounds reopening and importantly Ah Di Nah remains closed. Hopefully it opens soon along with the Nature Conservancy which also remains closed.

U.S. Forest Service
Pacific Southwest Region
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002
Voice (530) 226-2500



News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2020
Media Contact:
Carol Underhill
carol.underhill@usda.gov
(530) 226-2494
Web: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf
Twitter: twitter.com/ShastaTrinityNF
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShastaTrinityNF

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Recreation Update


REDDING, Calif. — The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is increasing access to the public by providing additional developed recreational opportunities. We encourage visitors to check our website and social media pages for the most up-to-date information on what is open so that you can plan your visit. You can also call your local ranger station during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Whenever possible, please recreate locally. Visitors should practice self-sufficiency when visiting national forests and come prepared with all the essentials needed for your trip, including food, emergency supplies, and the ability to pack-out trash. Remember to recreate responsibly by keeping the following in mind:

• Maintaining at least six feet distancing from others
• Do not gather in groups other than those in your household and please follow the latest guidance from officials.
• Communicate with others as you pass. Alert trail users of your presence and step aside to let others pass.
• Pack out your trash and leave with everything you bring in and use.
• Some services may not be available, so please plan accordingly.

The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has made the decision to open the following developed recreation sites and areas by May 16, 2020:

Shasta Lake Area



Campgrounds opening in Shasta Lake Area

Antlers Campground
Bailey Cove Campground
Chirpchatter Campground
Deadlun Campground
Ellery Creek Campground
Lakeshore East Campground
Lower Jones Valley Campground
Madrone Campground
McCloud Bridge Campground
Upper Jones Valley Campground

Group Campgrounds opening Shasta Lake Area

Dekkas Rock Group Campground
Gregory Creek Group Campground
Mariners Point Group Campground
Moore Creek Campground
Nelson Point Campground
Pine Point Campground

Picnic Areas opening in Shasta Lake Area

Bailey Cove Day Use Area
Dekkas Rock Day Use Area
Fishermans Point Day Use Area
McCloud Bridge Day Use Area

Big Bar Area



Campgrounds opening in Big Bar Area

Hayden Flat Campground
Pigeon Point Campground

Group Campgrounds opening in Big Bar Area

Pigeon Point Group Campground

Day Use Areas opening in Big Bar Area

Cedar Flat Picnic Area
Whites Bar Picnic Area
Big Flat River Access

Trinity Area



Campgrounds opening in Trinity Area

Ackerman Campground
Bridge Camp Campground
Clark Springs Campground
Cooper Gulch Campground
Eagle Creek Campground
Mary Smith Campground
Minersville Campground
Trinity River Campground

Picnic Areas opening in Trinity Area

Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach
Cooper Gulch Day Use Area
Pine Cove Picnic Area

Hayfork Area



Cabin rentals opening in Hayfork Area

Forest Glen Guard Station
Post Creek Lookout

Yolla Bolla Area



Campgrounds opening in Yolla Bolla area

Tomhead Saddle Campground

Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area

Mt. Shasta area above 10,000 feet is opening



Campgrounds opening in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area
Ah Di Nah Campground opening May 22 , just notified on 5/20 by USFS now revised to June 1
Fowlers Campground
Sims Flat Campground
Cattle Camp Campground

Day Use sites opening in Mt. Shasta/McCloud Area

Bunny Flat and all Everitt Memorial Highway day use sites – the gate at Bunny Flat will be closed until at least July 1
Castle Lake Day Use Area
Sims Day Use Area
Pollard Flat Day Use Area
McCloud River Falls area (Lower/Upper/Middle Falls; Lakin Dam; Cattle Camp swimming hole)
Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park

For more information, please visit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/stnf, Facebook www.facebook.com/shastatrinitynf and Twitter www.twitter.com/shastatrinitynf.

If you have any further questions please call the shop and leave a message, Bob will get back to you as soon as possible.