Shasta Lake - Shasta Lake, CA
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | American Shad, Chinook Salmon, White Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Flathead Catfish |
Shasta Lake, CA, is California's largest reservoir, boasting an exceptionally diverse fishery. It is renowned for its prolific spotted and largemouth bass populations, alongside excellent rainbow and brown trout, kokanee salmon, and landlocked Chinook salmon. Optimal angling for bass involves finesse techniques around submerged timber; for trout/salmon/kokanee, trolling with downriggers at specific depths is paramount. Water levels fluctuate significantly, impacting access and fish distribution. Water temperature dictates species location. Extensive public boat launches provide access to this vast lake. Adherence to CDFW regulations is crucial for sustainable management of this premier multi-species destination
Shasta Lake Whoppers
| Species | Weight | Date | Report |
| Flathead Catfish | 14 lbs. | 9-07-2022 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 10 lbs. 8 oz. | 3-16-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 8 lbs. 8 oz. | 9-04-2017 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 8 lbs. | 9-04-2017 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 8 lbs. | 8-27-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 8 lbs. | 8-24-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 7 lbs. 8 oz. | 8-30-2017 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 7 lbs. 8 oz. | 9-06-2017 | View Report |
| Brown Trout | 7 lbs. 2 oz. | 8-04-2018 | View Report |
| Rainbow Trout | 7 lbs. | 8-24-2017 | View Report |
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
| 10-20-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 10-06-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 5-19-2025 | Rainbow Trout | cdfw | |
| 5-12-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 5-12-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 11-18-2025 | Good reports of trout and bass coming to shad patterns and Woolley Buggers Good reports of trout and bass coming to... more » |
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| 11-12-2025 | Trout will be congregating in preparation for their spawning runs and will be chowing on whatever is hatching Good reports of trout and bass coming to... more » |
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| 11-5-2025 | Good reports of trout and bass coming to shad patterns and Woolley Buggers Good reports of trout and bass coming to... more » |
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| 10-28-2025 | Good reports of trout and bass coming to shad patterns and Woolley Buggers Good reports of trout and bass coming to... more » |
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| 10-22-2025 | Good reports of trout and bass Good reports of trout and bass coming to... more » |
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