Baum Lake / Hat Creek 6-7,8-2010

 With school out and no work responsibilities
I took my annual pilgrimage to trout heaven the Hat Creek valley area.

 Left Redding 6:30 am and OTW at Baum Lake by 8:00 am.
Fished until 2:00 pm for 1 real nice fish and amazing wildlife and scenery (See Video)
The bite was very slow, nuthin like last year as many of the pontoon guys reported skunks
Then decided to pack up the yak and head up to the upper Hat Creek area.

 The upper Hat Creek area had a big fire go through it last summer so the scenery had changed since I was up there a year ago
Pulled into my secret no charge camping/fishing spot to find the area charred and barren. Set up camp and had dinner before fishing until dusk for 5 planters up to 14 in. all released unharmed

 Spent all day Tues. hiking/fishing the upper creek for so many planter bows I lost count
Released all but 2 due to injury. Went to bed with the plan of fishing Baum early Wed. morning until noonish.

 I awake at 5:30 am to heavy wind and rain,  
 I decide not to try Baum again, pack up and head home in time to see the wife before she goes to work.

Put together a video of the big fish of the trip and the scenic beauty of Baum Lake and Hat Creek



 Tad
 

Thats some good looking water

Nicely done Tad, I was wondering how you were fairing.  We spent a few weekends hunting the edge of the burn last fall, the fishing sure is better than the deer hunting around there!  Once this weather stabilizes things should turn around everywhere...seems everything is about 6-8 weeks behind the gun this year.
-beenfishin

Right on, Tad - way to enjoy the great outdoors.   

Awesome video Tad!!

Looks like a great time in a very special place.

Thanks for sharing!!
 
Sincerely,

Jim

Nice fish Tad!  I would rather have seen it measured next to a piece of bacon and a cold beer though    I love trout, definately one of my favorites.

The creek was really flowing, amazing the water we have this year.  Glad you got out there and had some fun.  Take care bud,

Matt

Thanks for the report!  I was wondering how Baum and Hat were fishing.  I was on Upper Hat for work today, and it looked a little high and fast.  But I guess it wasn't too bad, since you caught quite a few fish despite the conditions!

Glad you enjoyed your fishing trip.  The lake & creek are beautiful.  Thanks for the report and video Tad.

It's beautiful up there Banjo. Glad you had a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing.

Jedmo

WTUseThatCamera Tad!!  Fish, Camp, Sun&Fun = You got it good.
Thnx for the re-cap!!!

Im gonna get back up there real soon Tad! Planning on staying @ the Hat creek resort! ( Trailer Park ) ... Want to hit the lava tubes again! Thanks for the update the water is flowing great! Hows the water level at the pit river arm of Shasta?

Im gonna get back up there real soon Tad! Planning on staying @ the Hat creek resort! ( Trailer Park ) ... Want to hit the lava tubes again! Thanks for the update the water is flowing great! Hows the water level at the pit river arm of Shasta?

Shasta is full to the brim FM1, fished it on Sunday for non-stop action on the spots and the trollers are still pulling in some nice trout.  The wakeboarders/jet skis are just hitting the water, another two weeks and the bite will be done.