California Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Shasta Region
Shasta Lake is California's largest reservoir, with bass, rainbows, browns and landlocked salmon near Redding.
Looking for the latest Shasta Lake fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Shasta Lake.
Water level
Wind forecast
Shasta Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Trout move shallow as water cools.
Streamers near the river arms.
Stocking report
See the CDFW fish planting schedule for the latest stocking at Shasta Lake and other California waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Shasta Lake, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-4, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Shasta Lake lake details
| Access | Marinas and ramps around the lake off I-5. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Redding, California |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Bass, rainbows, browns and landlocked salmon |
| Regulations | Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Shasta-Trinity National Forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Huge lake with many arms. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Trout shallow.
Spring
Bass spawn.
Summer
Deep fish.
Fall
Trout and bass.
How to get there
From Redding, take I-5 north to Shasta Lake.