Shasta Lake Fishing Guide
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 Began in 1939 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation to provide flood control, irrigation and power production for the Sacramento Valley, Shasta Dam was completed in 1944.
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Shasta Lake Dam
Shasta Lake California.
Cradled by snow capped Mount Shasta, Shasta Lake sparkles like a gem in the sun
and is one of the largest and grandest reservoirs on the west coast.
Began in 1939 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation to provide flood control,
irrigation and power production for the upper Sacramento Valley, Shasta Dam was completed
in 1944. The dam is 602 feet high with a spillway crest at 487 feet.
The combined flow of four great rivers: the Sacramento, the McCloud, the Pit, and
Squaw Creek fill the impoundment that creates Shasta Lake. When full, the lake
contains 270 miles of shoreline and 29,500 acre feet of water.
Shasta Lake, formed by the confluence of four great rivers: the Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw Creek and the Pit River, is one of the largest and grandest reservoirs on the west coast. When the lake is full it boasts 270 miles of shoreline and 29,500 acre feet of water.
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As you approach Shasta Lake, the majestic view of the famous Three Shastas,
Mt. Shasta, Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake, is unforgettable. Their combined,
awe-inspiring beauty can overwhelm your senses.
Shasta Lake Fishing Reports
The River Pirate brings you the most current Shasta Lake
fishing reports
and more. If you're looking for a proven fishing guide who can put you on fish,
then come to Northern California and fish with Pro-Guide Ken Hoffman on his powerful
jet boat. Experience a guided fishing trip only a Master Guide can provide.
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German Brown Trout. These marauders stay deep in the bowels of the lake during the warmer months of the year. In the cooler months they come up close to the banks and are very aggressive.
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Shasta Lake Fishing
Adding to the native stock of Rainbow trout, California Fish and Game began
stocking Shasta lake with game fish to offer a wide variety of options. Trout:
Rainbow, Brown and Kamloops; Bass: Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted;
Catfish: Channel and Bullhead. The lake also has Sturgeon and land-locked
King Salmon.
During the summer months, Shasta is the hottest bass fishing lake in the State.
Anglers can practice an array of fishing strategies as they fish for Florida-hybrid
Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Spotted bass.
Landlocked King salmon though not as large as their sea-run cousins, but getting on top of a school of these fish is a kick in the pants.
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A lake favorite, German Brown trout are marauders that stay deep in the bowels
of Shasta Lake during the warmer months of the year. In the cooler months they
come up close to the banks and are very aggressive. They are mainly caught in
the winter when they will hunt and eat almost anything. Large lures are pulled
very quickly along the banks to catch them. They can also be caught on flies,
glow bugs, hard plastics, spinners and crank baits. Brown Trout are tough
fighters and do not tire easily. Specimens have been caught up to 38 lbs.
Though not many anglers fish for sturgeon, the lake record is a 190-pound behemoth
boated in 1977 that measured 8 feet, 2 inches.
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King Salmon bite hard, run fast, and they will give you a fight you will never forget. This fish is not called a King for nothing.
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Shasta Lake Fishing Guide
It takes knowledge of the lake's underwater structures and habitat to get on top of
fish, and skill to entice them to strike. The River Pirate's single trip record for
Largemouth bass is 40 fish. The guide service's record for Smallmouth is 30 fish.
For Spotted bass, their single day record is 60 fish.
Pro-guide, Ken Hoffman, has over 30 years experience fishing Shasta Lake. Ken
knows the lake thoroughly and will enjoy showing you the best fishing Shasta Lake has
to offer.
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