Shasta Lake trout fishing report!

The spring break trips continue and some of our kids are landing fish of a lifetime! Many adult anglers have never caught trout like this so we're so grateful to be able to share this experience with our future generations of young Shasta Lake anglers!
Photo Credit: Captain Jeff Goodwin

by Jeff Goodwin
4-16-2019
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Yesterday was once again, cold and wet on Shasta Lake.  Hopefully we'll see the warming trend forecasted ahead and we'll get some stable weather patterns and some warmer water temps on the lake.  We're seeing some nice fish coming to the net just about every trip, but we are still looking forward to the larger numbers and maybe some double digit browns!  The Pit Arm has been pretty much un fishable due to dirty water and wood debris, but everywhere else is looking pretty good.  Starting to see a few more bites below 10' now and that trend should continue as the water warms up.  No signs of Shad in the lower lake, but the browns are finding a few.  The rainbows are on a plankton diet currently.  Its heating up, so get ready for some great fishing reports to come!

Jeff Goodwin is a full time Northern California fishing guide.  He guides year round for salmon, trout, steelhead, Kokanee, and bass on Northern California rivers and lakes. He fishes many bodies of water in the Redding area, but also guides the Sacramento River and Feather River during certain times of the year. Jeff can also be found on the California coast chasing ocean fresh King salmon and steelhead each year. To learn more about the fishing trips Jeff has to offer, please visit Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service.  You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or please feel free to call him anytime at (707) 616-1905.