Siskiyou Lake - Mount Shatsa, CA
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish |
Siskiyou Lake, Mount Shasta, CA, is a scenic, accessible reservoir primarily supporting stocked rainbow trout, alongside largemouth and smallmouth bass, panfish, and catfish. Trout fishing excels with bait or spin casting; bass respond to lures around structure. Water temperature dictates species distribution, favoring trout in cooler depths and bass in warmer shallows. Access is excellent, with public boat launches and shore access. Anglers must adapt techniques to target species and prevailing conditions. Adherence to CDFW regulations is crucial for sustainable practice in this popular, multi-species recreational lake.
Siskiyou Lake Whoppers
| Species | Weight | Date | Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 20 lbs. | 1-11-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 20 lbs. | 3-19-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 20 lbs. | 1-10-2018 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 12 lbs. | 4-19-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 10 lbs. | 3-07-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 8 lbs. 8 oz. | 3-30-2021 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 4 lbs. 6 oz. | 4-27-2018 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 3 lbs. 8 oz. | 4-13-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 3 lbs. 8 oz. | 3-30-2021 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 3 lbs. | 1-16-2018 | View Report |
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
| 10-06-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 8-04-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 6-30-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 5-12-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 11-17-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 4-11-2026 | Lake Siskiyou Trout on the bite Lake Siskiyou is in fine spring form beautiful... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
| 4-7-2026 | Lake Siskiyou spoils again Grandpa Tom wanted his grandsons to have some... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
| 4-1-2026 | Lake Siskiyou come catch it The beauty of Lake Siskiyou is hard to... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
| 3-23-2026 | Brown day on Lake Siskiyou Check out the pictures they speak for me.... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
| 3-8-2026 | The Beauty of Lake Siskiyou and Trout too! Lake Sisikyou was in full bloom yesterday. My... more » |
Scott Caldwell |
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