Shasta Lake Fishing Report | July 14, 2025
2025-07-14

Shasta Lake Fishing Report | July 14, 2025

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Shasta Lake
Trout (including browns) salmon

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Hot weather; some smoke from local fires
Water Temp
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Water Flow
Not specified

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Trout (including browns), salmon
Depth Range
50–60 feet
Presentation
Trolling with striper deep-divers and downriggers
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
Optimizer Junior spoons (colors: silver-blue, blue-white, black-white, silver-black), 4-inch Moon Jelly Dodger paired with trigger spoon
Other Techniques
Running Optimizer Junior spoons behind Moon Jelly Dodger for extra action

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Troll spoons in productive color patterns behind Dodgers or run Chinook divers at 50–55 feet for steady action. Plenty of fish are still biting despite the heat and occasional smoke.
Changes We’re Seeing
Fish and bait are pushing deeper into the 50–60 foot range compared to previous weeks.
Predictions for Next Week
Fishing is expected to remain strong, with hopes for cooler temperatures and favorable fish activity.

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