shasta lake fishing report:

Mid February-March: Trophy brown trout.

May-December: Trout and King/Kokanee salmon

4/20/24- Lake level is full!!. Some excellent trophy brown trout have been caught by our clients again this Spring season and we’ll certainly see more throughout the summer months! We will be off the water on Shasta until mid May to fish our River Striped bass season. When I get back on Shasta, we will be catching rainbows, browns, and King salmon during summer, fall, and winter of 2024. I plan on being on Shasta through years end this year. Many people ask when the best time to fish Shasta is and we generally reply with JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, and SEPTEMBER. These months offer the most diverse species caught in a single day and also provide the most fish caught daily, generally speaking. It’s important to understand though that we fish Shasta year round and each month offers something a little bit different. Shasta is our favorite place to fish without question and is a major part of the future of this business. Come fish with us and you too will see why Shasta is such a special place to spend a day of fishing. It’s going to be a great summer so don’t wait too long to get your trip date(s) reserved!

shasta lake winter king salmon

Shasta Lake is the main attraction in Shasta County, drawing visitors from all over California, especially avid anglers. Located just 10 miles north of Redding and 170 miles north of Sacramento, Shasta Lake is easily reachable by car on Interstate 5. It hosts dozens of fishing tournaments, especially in winter and spring, with the FLW tournament series and the Wild West Bass Trail among the most important.

Landlocked steelhead Rainbow trout, and brown trout, King salmon, and Kokanee salmon.

Even with the wide variety of fish species in Shasta Lake, rainbow trout, brown trout, and landlocked King and Kokanee salmon are the most frequently sought after due to their abundance and above average size.  Every trip out on Shasta Lake holds the potential of catching a trophy trout or land locked King salmon. 

shasta lake brown trout Fishing!

now booking 2024 spring brown trout trips!

Guided brown trout fishing trips on Shasta Lake are most often successful, as the fish population is bolstered both naturally, and by fish stocking programs. The key to catching trout on Shasta is knowing where to find them during certain times of the year and by using the right baits and presentations to get them to bite.

In early spring, late fall, and winter, brown trout prefer to stay right under the surface, and most trolling methods will work. In late spring, throughout the summer, and in the beginning of autumn, brown trout hold deeper near the thermocline, so downriggers and other depth control devices work best for getting your gear down to where the big browns are.

In terms of bait, these brown trout respond exceptionally well to time tested lures and bait products we have utilized through our network of tackle and bait manufacturers.  Having direct contact with industry leaders in the tackle and bait business gives us an edge on the water each and every day!  

Shasta Lake STEELHEAD AND rainbow trout Fishing!

It takes a passionate, experienced, and a dedicated fishing guide to ensure the success of any fishing trip. A guide that knows the lake intimately and continuously expands upon his fishing knowledge to find success on this sophisticated body of water. Captain Jeff Goodwin will stop at nothing to ensure a great fish catching experience for everyone in the boat. Shasta fish can be finicky, but no one knows the lake and has the success we do on Shasta Lake. Do you have any questions? Would you like to schedule some unforgettable Shasta Lake guided fishing trips? This is the year to contact Jaynie Goodwin at the reservations desk to get your Shasta Lake fishing trip arranged for you!

shasta lake salmon fishing guide

Shasta Lake has received both King and Kokanee salmon plants over the last several years. We will start to catch some excellent King salmon and Kokanee salmon this year and fully expect the summer season to be very good! It will be the second year in a long time that we plan to offer King salmon and Kokanee trips on Shasta Lake. I fully expect to have a great year of salmon fishing on Shasta Lake in 2023! We should start to see some good numbers of Kings in late spring and it will build well into July-August.

shasta lake kokanee salmon!

We’ve been catching several Kokanee salmon in Shasta Last already this season, and this year will present the first adult class harvest of Kokanee on Shasta Lake since 1977. We’re excited to see how this Kokanee fishery does in 2021 and beyond! To book your 2021 Shasta Lake King and Kokanee salmon fishing trips, please click the link below! Thank you!

shasta lake summer kings!

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