McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Thursday – Sunday

August 27-30, 2009 

Fishout Site: 

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Fishout Dates:

Thursday - Sunday, August 27 - 30, 2009

Fishout Leaders:

Jack Ramos

 

Phone: 916-774-9972

Email: jramos@surewest.net

Meeting Time:

Thursday, Friday whenever

Meeting Location: McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Max. # Attendees: unlimited

Directions:

McArthur Burney Falls is located in Shasta county, northeast of Redding. The park's entrance is on Highway 89 about 6 miles north of the junction with Highway 299, near Burney and close to Lake Britton.

Map: (see Google Map & park link below)

 

Website:

http://www.eighthwonder.org/maps.htm  (Nice website!  Good maps & gallery of photos)

http://www.burney-falls.com

Fish:

Rainbow Trout  German Browns

Fishing strategy:

Wading, Stillwater, Float tube, Pontoon boat

Tackle:

Rod Wt(s)

3wt - 6wt

Line

Floating; Sinking or Clear Intermediate for the lakes

Leader

9’ 4x 

Tippet

5x 6x

Other

Still water - clear intermediate Line

Flies:

Patterns:

Isenicia, Stone flies, Oct. Caddis, Black AP, Mercers Epoxy-back stone flies, Orange stimulators, Trico spinner, PT nymphs, caddis nymphs, other mayfly nymphs

Other gear:

Wading staff

Waders

Wading Boots

Float Tube

Pontoon Boat

Anchor

Personal Flotation Device

Polarized sunglasses

Net, 2-way radio (channel 6, zero offset)

Those of you who made it to last year’s fishout know what a great time it was. If you missed it last year, just ask anyone that attended what fun we had.

 

One of your California treasures is McArthur-Burney Falls State Park, a wonderful location for our August fishout. We hope to see all of you at this fishout. The meeting place is at the state park. There is a message board on the right as you enter the park.

 

This is where will post our campground location and other information as it comes up. We will make our base at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. There are motels in the town of Burney about 10 miles away.

 

From our base, there are seven or more quality waters close by: Burney Creek, Hat Creek, Pit River, Fall River, McCloud River, Baum Lake, and Manzanita Lake. There are also three fly shops with plenty of flies and information.

 

The Google Map at right is centered in the town of Burney. You can click the "X" to close the text box and then click/drag/drop your cursor on the map and zoom in.              View Larger Map (click your browser's Refresh/Reload key if map isn't shown)

 

Please contact Jack Ramos at 916-774-9972 or jramos@surewest.net if you have any questions. There will be a sign up sheet at the August meeting. There is no limit to the number of people who can attend this fishout.

 

At this time of year you can make reservations at the McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park www.parks.ca.org (530) 335-2777

 

The reasons we're excited about this Fishout are the superb fishing and beautiful surroundings.  Rainbows and Browns are typically caught in September.  Some of the hatches include Salmon Flies, Golden Stones, PMDs, Green Drakes, Mahogany Duns, Sedges, Midges, Blue Winged Olives and Trico Spinners

 

Here are some helpful links and phone numbers:

 

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

www.parks.ca.gov

(530) 335-2777

(Reservation still taken through August)

 

Burney Motel, 37448 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA 96013, (530-335-4500)
Charm Motel, 37363 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA 96013, (530-335-2254)
Green Gables Motel, 37385 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA 96013, (530-335-2264)
Shasta Pines Motel, 37386 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA 96013, (530-335-2201)
Sleepy Hollow Lodge, 36898 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA 96013, (530-335-2285)

 

Vaughn's Sporting Goods and Fly Shop (530) 335-2381 37307 Main Street, Burney, CA
http://www.citlink.net/~vaughnfly/

 

Trout Country  (530) 335-5304

38247 State Highway 299 E., Burney, CA
http://www.troutcountry.net/

Fly Shop  (530) 222-3555

Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA

http://theflyshop.com/

 

Clearwater House  (530) 335-5500 

21568 Cassel Rd., Cassel, CA

http://www.clearwatertrout.com/home.html

 

Please contact Jack Ramos at jramos@surewest.net (916) 774-9972 if you want to sign up or have any questions.

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