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 |
| 12-08-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 12-08-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 10-20-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 10-06-2025 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
| 5-19-2025 | Rainbow Trout | cdfw |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 1-27-2026 | The bass are in a pre-spawn mode and finding them is a little tougher Fishing conditions: Fair to Good Report: The bass are in... more » |
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| 1-21-2026 | Fish the Pit or Squaw arms for the good numbers Fishing conditions: Great Report: Fish the Pit or Squaw arms... more » |
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| 1-7-2026 | Continues to produce big numbers of bass and a fair amount of trout Fishing conditions: Great Report: With the bulk of the storms... more » |
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| 1-1-2026 | This place could be one of the best locations to fish in the coming days with the storms on the way Fishing conditions: Great Report: This place could be one of... more » |
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| 12-16-2025 | This place could be one of the best locations to fish in the coming days with the storms on the way This place could be one of the best... more » |
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