Its known for being one of the best NorCal Kokanee lakes, and days like today explain why it has earned that title. Whiskeytown Lake is just 8 miles west of Redding, Ca. along SR 299, and has many recreational opportunities available to take advantage of. Its known by me to be one of the premier fishing destinations in...
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I've been working really hard producing Shasta Bass Baits in my home "bait lab", but I've also been fishing Shasta Lake for spotted bass and crappie every chance I get. Last week was no exception, and I'm happy to report that the bass and crappie fishing continues to be outstanding! I've been concentrating my efforts on the...
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Shasta County lakes and reservoirs are as full of water as managing agencies will allow. Officials are saying Shasta Lake has filled too quickly and they must release water to maintain a safe level incase of additional significant storms bringing in more water before summer. All I know is, the abundance of water has certainly helped relieve some...
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This week on local lakes was very productive for bass anglers in both Shasta and Trinity counties!  With the Unhooked Bass Anglers tournament on Saturday on Trinity Lake, the area saw a lot of bass fishermen hitting the lake early trying to find fish for the tournament.  Shasta Lake bass anglers have been finding success and with the lake at...
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Shasta Lake got the major rain its been needing and is currently on the rise.  I fished Shasta Lake Friday anticipating the worst from the heavy rains and a rapid rise in water levels.  I found the bad weather, but the fishing was a welcomed surprise.  After launching at Packers, I quickly realized just how much the lake had changed...
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This past week on Shasta Lake has seen an improved bass bite, and a better grade of bass being taken has been the highlight! I saw water temps as high as 54 deg's this week and it has, in my opinion, tricked the bass into thinking its the beginning of spring on Shasta Lake. Finding the bass has...
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