Shasta Lake Fish Report - Shasta Lake, CA (Shasta County)

Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta

Shasta Lake - Shasta Lake, CA (Shasta County)

by The Fly Shop
4-24-2025
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Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta. There is a lot of traffic on the Jones Valley ramp, the Squaw Creek and Pit arms are definitely fishing well. The shad and olive Float n' Fly fished at least 7 ft will get you connected. The lake is nearing full pool and a lot of fish will congregate in the back coves near structure like willows and deadfalls, look on points as well for cruising fish. A sinking line with a crayfish pattern fished back towards the bank and as deep as you can get it is effective as well. We have guides who can get you out, give Bryan a call to set up a trip!

Hot Flies:

• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech

More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports

for Thursday, April 24th

Sacramento River - Lower: The bump in flows is over and the river is now a steady 6,000 CFS
McCloud River: The river is looking good on the low end at the lake, although still a little high
Pit River: Big flows continue throughout the system
Sacramento River - Upper: We're keeping an eye on it, the river is dropping, but still high at 2,200 CFS
Baum Lake: Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well

The Fly Shop Reports

for Thursday, April 17th

Shasta Lake: Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta
Lewiston Lake: The main bite has been on midges
McCloud Reservoir: We have not heard lately how it is fishing, but this is a good time to go historically
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