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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

Catch America 4" Moon Jelly Dodgers

Regular price $9.99 USD
Sale price $9.99 USD Regular price

Moon Jelly – A Color Like No Other

One of our top-selling and most talked-about dodgers! The 4" Moon Jelly comes rigged and ready with pre-installed split rings and swivels, so you can tie on and get fishing right away. Run it straight for classic flash, or give it a slight bend to add extra action—either way, the fish can’t resist.

CA Trolling Dodger 6"

Regular price $11.17 USD
Sale price $11.17 USD Regular price $7.70 USD

The Catch America 6″ Stainless Steel Trolling Dodger delivers a wide swinging action with low drag, making it an essential tool for attracting big fish. Engineered for salmon, trout, walleye, and Lakers/Mackinaw, this dodger creates flash, vibration, and a lifelike darting motion that entices strikes. Now available in 24K Gold, Silver, and Copper finishes!

Downrigger Ball Flasher

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

Downrigger Ball Flashers produce that extra vibration in the water that attract more fish giving you that extra advantage. The ball flashers come in five different colors – silver, gold, copper, pearl glow and black ice.

Mini Downrigger Ball Flashers

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

Downrigger Ball Flashers produce that extra vibration in the water that attract more fish giving you that extra advantage. The ball flashers come in five different colors – silver, gold, copper, silver/gold and black ice.

Striper Deep-divers

Regular price $10.00 USD
Sale price $10.00 USD Regular price

Deep-diving Striper plugs, designed by Kevin Brock.

Super-sharp, extra-strong, extra-grip custom triples.  Colors available for all water conditions. 

Use Custom Trolling Tails for best results!  Dives up to 16 feet!