Shasta Lake Fishing Report | July 7
The report at a glance
Depth
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
Lures and baits
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
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.
What is changing
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.
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.
