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Shasta Lake Fishing Report | July 7
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
Weather
Not specified
Water Temp
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
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.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

CA Trolling Dodger 6"

Regular price From $11.17 USD
Sale price From $11.17 USD Regular price $13.00 USD

The Catch America 6-inch Stainless Steel Trolling Dodger is the standard-bearer of the kokanee and trout troll, a wide-swinging attractor that pulls fish in from the surrounding water column while imparting action to any trailing lure. Premium stainless steel construction holds its shape and finish through a full season of hard use without the distortion and corrosion that compromise cheaper alloy dodgers over time. The 6-inch size delivers the ideal balance of attractor flash and line drag, making it compatible with everything from medium-action kokanee rods to heavier downrigger setups. Available in 10 proven finish options including Moon Jelly, 24K Gold, Black Diamond, and Green Diamond.

Downrigger Ball Flasher - Kokanee & Salmon

Regular price $19.95 USD
Sale price $19.95 USD Regular price

Uncle Larry’s Downrigger Ball Flashers attach directly to your downrigger cable to add vibration and flash at the terminal end of your spread where your downrigger ball runs. The ball-mounted flasher generates a distinct frequency through the water column that differs from above-water attractors, drawing kokanee and salmon in from deeper in the strike zone while your trailing lure does its job. Available in five finishes to match varying light and depth conditions throughout the season: Black Ice, Copper, Gold, Pearl Glow, and Silver.

Mini Downrigger Ball Flashers - Kokanee & Salmon

Regular price $15.99 USD
Sale price $15.99 USD Regular price

Uncle Larry's Mini Downrigger Ball Flashers are the compact version of the proven ball flasher concept, scaled for lighter downrigger setups where a full-size ball flasher adds too much drag. Attached directly to the downrigger cable, the mini flasher generates vibration and flash at terminal depth, an additional trigger point that draws kokanee and salmon in from deeper in the strike zone while your trailing lure does its job. Available in Gold, Silver, Gold/Silver, Copper, Black Ice, and Pearl Magic to match varying light and depth conditions throughout the season.