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Eagle Lake

Current Report - Most just go in Oct/Nov/Dec - call our shop 1-800-400-0359 toll free

Terry Thomas and friends had "a best day ever " a few weeks ago.

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Fly fishers start heading for Eagle as it cools in October. November is the top month for fly fishing this lake.December can be good too but cold. Fish reports are pretty much useless so I would just go before it closes on December 31.

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Lake Information

Eagle Lake has the largest average size Rainbow trout caught on flies in a lake in Nor Cal. You can wade, use a float tube or pontoon boat or fish from a 12-18 foot outboard powered skiff. October, November and December are the top months for fly fishing this lake. November is the target time. As it gets cold the fish move into the shallows and along the shore to feed on scuds.

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Fishing Tips

Jay Fair is the most famous guide on Eagle Lake and this is some of what he will tell you about fishing this lake:

1) Jay likes to get out there real early in the morning for the big fish.

2) He doesn't like Blue Bird weather for big fish. He like clouds and wind.

3) You can't move your fly too slow.

4) He like to wade for big fish.

5) He uses 12' of leader to 3x tippet.

6) He uses a floating line if the wind is not blowing.

7) He uses a 'true' intermediate line if the wind is blowing. (they are not clear)

8)He uses a lightly weighted fly. Mostly his 'wiggle Nymph' which is like a small wooly bugger.

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** If he takes you trolling it means he gave up on your ability to fly fish and is trying to save the day.

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Tackle

Most use a 9' - 9'6" #5 -6 line outfit on this lake. Have a weight forward floating line, a true Intermediate line (not clear) and a clear slow sinking line.

 Have some fresh 9' 2x leaders and some spools of 2x, 3x and 4x FC tippet material.

Small rusty brown and olive wooly buggers are very popular.Jay Fair's new 'wiggle nymph' is pretty hot too.

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Eagle Lake Map

• Courtesy Fish Sniffer site.
• Courtesy Eagle Lake Info site.

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Eagle Lake Info Site

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Books

Fly Fish CA Stillwaters by Bill Sunderland

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Guides

Kiene's Eagle Lake Guide recommendations.

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