2025-07-07
Shasta Lake Fishing Report | July 7
Shasta County
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Shasta Lake
Rainbow trout
brown trout
kokanee salmon
king salmon (bycatch)
bass (opportunistic)
Water Conditions
Weather
Not specified
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Not specified
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, king salmon (bycatch), bass (opportunistic)
Depth Range
40–50 feet for trout and kokanee; 80–130 feet for king salmon
Presentation
Using striper deep-divers and downrigger ball flasher; CA Trolling Dodgers (4-inch and larger sizes) and tuna oil for kings
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
CA 4-inch Trolling Dodgers (MJ series) for kokanee
striper deep-divers
downrigger ball flasher
CA 6-inch Trolling Dodgers for kings
Other Techniques
Downriggers and divers targeting specific depths; using scent oils to attract bites
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week
Target 40–50 feet for trout and kokanee using divers and downriggers with Dodgers and kokanee gear.
For king salmon, fish deeper — 80 to 130 feet — in the colder, darker water they prefer.
Add tuna oil and scent attractants when rigging cut plugs for kings.
Changes We’re Seeing
Summer patterns are settling in, producing steady fishing but without the “super great” days yet.
Fish higher in the water column tend to be smaller (1–3 lbs), while larger fish are staying deeper.
Predictions for Next Week
Expect fishing to remain steady with similar conditions.
Anglers should prepare to fish progressively deeper as summer advances into late August, September, and early October, eventually fishing 100+ feet for kokanee, trout, and kings.