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Shasta Lake Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Fishing is a Catch America pro-staff captain who guides Shasta Lake and Northern California waters. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is in its fall lull the week of September 22, 2025, with scattered fish and cooling water. Kokanee are the target down deep, best from 100 to 130 feet, though that window is fading. Rainbows and browns are the feature fish, with browns starting to migrate up the river systems to spawn and big rainbows following to feed on eggs. On the Trinity River, steelhead season has kicked off out of Weaverville. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Kokanee, rainbows, and browns, but Shasta is in its typical fall lull with scattered fish. Capt. Jeff Goodwin is chasing bites up and down the water column. Kokanee are still in the mix but likely will not hold up much longer as fall sets in. What depth are the kokanee at Shasta Lake?Deep. Best depths are past 100 feet, mainly 100, 120, and 130 feet for kokanee, though some fish are higher in the system. Jeff did pretty well on kokanee this week but does not expect that depth pattern to last much longer. What are the feature fish at Shasta Lake this time of year?Rainbows and browns. The browns are starting to migrate up the river systems for their fall spawn. Jeff expects to lose a lot of the bigger rainbows too, since they follow the browns up to feed on their eggs. What are the conditions at Shasta Lake?Water temperatures are cooling and nighttime temperatures are dropping, so the lake is settling into a fall pattern. Jeff expects that trend to continue until winter. Fish remain scattered through the column, so cover water and watch electronics. What is happening on the Trinity River?Steelhead season just kicked off. Catch America partner guide Justin Thompson started his season out of Weaverville with a couple of great trips, harvesting hatchery steelhead and catching wild fish on top. Larger steelhead seen in the Klamath are headed into the Trinity system. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Shasta Lake has been fishing pretty good, still in that fall lull. Fish are all over the place. Best depths really are going to be past 100 feet, 100 foot, 120, 130 feet, especially for the kokanee. The rainbows and browns are kind of our feature fish this time of year, although the browns are going to start migrating up the river systems to do their fall spawning. Shasta Lake September 2025 FAQ How deep are the kokanee at Shasta Lake in September 2025?Best from 100 to 130 feet, though some fish are higher in the water column. What is the main bite at Shasta Lake this time of year?Rainbows and browns are the feature fish, with kokanee still in the mix but fading. Why are big rainbows following the browns at Shasta Lake?Browns migrate up the river systems to spawn, and rainbows follow to feed on their eggs. What are the water conditions at Shasta Lake?Cooling water and dropping nighttime temperatures, with the lake settling into a fall pattern. Is steelhead season open on the Trinity River?Yes. Guide Justin Thompson started his season out of Weaverville, catching hatchery and wild steelhead. Where are the bigger Trinity steelhead coming from?Larger steelhead seen in the lower Klamath are headed into the Trinity River system. Will the deep kokanee bite last at Shasta Lake?Jeff does not expect it to hold up much longer as the fall pattern sets in. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | September 8, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Fishing and guides Shasta Lake for trout and salmon. He is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is moving into a fall pattern in early September 2025. Jeff Goodwin is catching browns, rainbows, and some kokanee, with most fish deep from 100 to 125 feet and kokanee schools marked at 150 feet. Water temps are around 76 degrees and cooling. Surface shad activity is starting to show and should really pick up in October. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Browns, rainbows, and some kokanee. Jeff Goodwin reports steady fishing as the lake moves into a fall pattern. The summertime bite is behind us, and it is time to target deep fish and watch for building surface action. What depth are the Shasta Lake fish holding?Deep. A lot of fish are coming from 100 to 125 feet, and Jeff Goodwin is marking good kokanee schools down at 150 feet. He has not been pushing the gear that deep to avoid hang-ups while fishing structure. How should I fish Shasta Lake right now?Target the deep fish at 100 to 125 feet and be cautious around structure to avoid hang-ups. Watch for increasing surface activity, shad and bass feeding up top, which will grow as the surface temps keep dropping. Specific lures were not specified in this report. When will the Shasta surface bite turn on?Usually October. Jeff Goodwin is already seeing shad feeding on the surface, with bass, trout, and probably salmon on them. As surface temps drop, that big shift from deep bait to top-water action should really take off. What is the outlook for Shasta Lake?Steady into fall, then a strong shad-driven bite in October. Once the late fall and early winter pattern sets in, the shad push deep again. Jeff Goodwin also looks ahead to a mid-February through March brown trout fishery. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): We've been catching browns, catching some nice rainbows, and there are some kokanee still around. We're fishing super deep. A lot of the fish are coming from the 100 to even 125-foot mark. We're even marking some pretty good kokanee schools down at 150 feet. I am starting to see a lot of surface activity, a lot of shad feeding on the surface. Shasta Lake September 8, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Shasta Lake in September 2025?Browns, rainbows, and some kokanee, per Jeff Goodwin. What depth are the Shasta Lake fish holding?Most fish are 100 to 125 feet deep, with kokanee schools marked at 150 feet. What is the water temperature at Shasta Lake?Around 76 degrees and cooling with fall weather. When does the Shasta surface bite start?Usually October, as shad and the fish on them move up with dropping surface temps. Should I worry about hang-ups at Shasta Lake?Yes, be cautious fishing structure at depth to avoid hang-ups, per Jeff Goodwin. When is the Shasta brown trout fishery?Jeff Goodwin focuses on browns from mid-February through March. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFeather River Fishing Report | September 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service and fishes Feather River king salmon out of Gridley. Capt. Brady guided this drift-boat trip. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now King salmon are running the Feather River in September 2025 and the guides got their limits. Capt. Brady drifted roe on a number 2 hook with a fish pill to float the bait and number 8 slinkies to tap bottom, following the main channel runways out of Gridley. Side-drifting gave a better presentation than dragging. Lots of jacks are in the system, a good sign for next year. Are king salmon biting on the Feather River?Yes. After a two-year lull the run is back and Capt. Brady and Jeff Goodwin got their limits of Feather River kings. They are seeing fish roll in nearly all the holes and hooking quality adults plus a strong wave of jacks. Kings are the main target. How do you rig for Feather River salmon?Drift roe. Run a number 2 hook through the egg cluster with a bait loop, add a small fish pill to float the bait up into the strike zone, and use a number 8 slinky to feel bottom. You want a light tap every 25 to 40 feet. Where do you find the fish?Follow the main channel runways. Capt. Brady compares them to Interstate 5, the migration lanes salmon use every year. Stay on those main runways and the fish bite as they move through. Side roads produce a few, but the main lanes hold the moving pods. Should I drag or side-drift for Feather River kings?Both work, but when a hole gets pressured, move up to quieter water and switch to a side-drift. Capt. Brady found a side-drift gave a better presentation than dragging and drew the bite. Reading the water and changing tactics on pressured fish put fish in the boat. What else catches Feather River salmon?Beyond drifted roe, guides run flat fish, dead-stick bait on the bottom and work it back and forth, back-bounce roe, and down toward Yuba City anglers throw spinners. There are numerous ways to hook these fish once you locate a runway holding moving salmon. What is the outlook for Feather River salmon?Encouraging. The run rebounded after two years, and lots of jacks in the 2025 system point to a stronger three-year-old class and a longer season in 2026. Jeff Goodwin plans more boats and trips next year. Exact water temperature was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): We're drifting roe today, got a number two hook on here. We got a little fish pill that helps float the bait up off the bottom. We're running number eight slinkies this morning, so you just want to feel that bottom hit. That little tap, and that's what I'm looking for every 25, 30, 40 feet. Feather River September 2025 FAQ What bait for Feather River king salmon?Drifted roe on a number 2 hook with a bait loop, floated with a small fish pill and fished behind a number 8 slinky. Where are the salmon holding?In the main channel runways, the migration lanes fish use every year. Stay on those lanes and the fish bite as they move through. Should I drag or side-drift?Both produce. On pressured fish, move to quieter water and switch to a side-drift for a better presentation. Are there a lot of jacks in the Feather River?Yes, the last week and a half was a jack attack. Lots of jacks in 2025 is a good sign for 2026 returns. What is the 2026 outlook?Hopeful. Jeff Goodwin expects a stronger three-year-old class, a longer season, and more boats and trips next year. Who guided this trip?Capt. Brady guided the drift boat, with Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service hosting. What other techniques work?Flat fish, dead-sticking bait on the bottom, back-bouncing roe, and spinners down toward Yuba City. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
Learn moreFeather River Fishing Report | August 25, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Service and guides Shasta Lake and Sacramento-area salmon and steelhead for Catch America. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now The Feather River salmon fishery is producing nice king salmon in late August 2025, with most anglers sitting on anchor. Capt. Jeff Goodwin says Silvertron spinners are a mainstay, and Brad's KillerFish in the KF15 size is his pick on anchor. The Rogue River is also full of salmon, best fished in the estuary or just inside the jaws. How is the Feather River salmon fishing right now?Producing nice fish. Capt. Jeff Goodwin is not guiding the Feather this year but has boats sampling it, and they are coming in with some pretty nice king salmon. He sees the Feather as a good future option for clients while waiting on a Sacramento River season. What lures work for Feather River salmon on anchor?Most anglers sit on anchor, where Silvertron spinners are a mainstay. Jeff also likes running Brad's KillerFish, preferring the KF15 size himself for anchor fishing. He says it is hard to go wrong with that setup on the Feather this time of year. How is the Rogue River salmon fishing?The Rogue is full of salmon with new fish entering daily in late August 2025. Fish stack in the estuary and at Indian Creek, though the Indian Creek bite is hit or miss. Anglers get more consistent bites inside the jaws near the ocean, where there is lots of bait but lots of boats. Where should you target salmon right now?On the Feather, sit on anchor and run spinners or Brad's KillerFish. On the Rogue, target the estuary or just inside the jaws for the most reliable action. Jeff's Rogue trips are booked for 2025, and clients getting off the boat now are booking for next year. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Everybody's pretty much sitting on anchor up there and that's kind of a staple. Silver Tron spinners are a mainstay as far as that goes. But you can always run out some Brad's Killer Fish. Hard to go wrong there. I like the KF15s myself for sitting on anchor. For the Rogue, it's full of salmon. We got new fish coming in every day. Feather River August 25, 2025 FAQ What is biting on the Feather River in August 2025?King salmon, with anglers producing some nice fish while sitting on anchor. What lures work for Feather River salmon?Silvertron spinners and Brad's KillerFish, with Jeff preferring the KF15 size on anchor. How are anglers fishing the Feather for salmon?Mostly sitting on anchor, which Jeff calls the staple approach there right now. How is the Rogue River salmon bite?The Rogue is full of salmon with fresh fish daily, best in the estuary or just inside the jaws. Where is the Indian Creek bite on the Rogue?Fish are stacked at Indian Creek but the bite there is hit or miss, per Capt. Jeff Goodwin. Is Jeff Goodwin guiding the Feather this year?No. Jeff has boats sampling the Feather but is not guiding it, and his Rogue trips are booked for 2025. Shop the Tackle Brad's KillerFish KF15 Shop Goodwin's Tackle Shop River Salmon Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | August 25, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Services on Shasta Lake and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is fishing really good, with most trout holding 80 to 85 feet, some at 75, in 78 to 80 degree water. Big rainbows are showing. Run small spoons or plastics behind white or chrome flashers, and Trout Trix Minnows are producing heavy, bite-after-bite action. Shad-pattern lures are best right now. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Rainbow trout, and the fishing has been really good. Capt. Jeff Goodwin is finally seeing some big rainbows. Browns are still light for this time of year, but he expects them in fall, winter, and spring. Conditions are very good with water temps around 78 to 80 degrees. What depth are the trout at Shasta Lake?Most fish are holding at the 80 to 85 foot mark, with some days producing at 75 feet. That 80 to 85 foot band has clearly been the best zone this week as warm surface water keeps fish deep. What lures are working at Shasta Lake?Small spoons and plastics run behind flashers, especially white or chrome flashers. The Trout Trix Minnows are hard to beat, getting chewed up bite after bite. Anything in the shad category is what these fish are eating right now. How should you rig at Shasta Lake?Run small spoons by themselves, off divers, or behind white and chrome flashers. Pair them with Trout Trix Minnows in shad patterns. Jeff goes through a ton of minnows daily because the bite is so steady. A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Shasta Lake?Jeff expects continued good rainbow action and better brown trout numbers heading into fall, winter, and spring. The shad-focused bite behind flashers should keep producing. Exact colors beyond the shad category and white or chrome flashers were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Shasta Lake has been fishing really good. Our fish have been caught at the 85-foot mark, some days 75 feet, but 80 to 85 feet has definitely been the best. Small spoons, any kind of plastics right now behind flashers, especially in the white. These Trout Trix Minnows, it's hard to beat those guys. Anything in the shad category. Shasta Lake August 25, 2025 FAQ What depth are Shasta Lake trout holding in late August?Most fish are at 80 to 85 feet, with some at 75 feet. What lures work at Shasta Lake right now?Small spoons and plastics behind white or chrome flashers, plus Trout Trix Minnows in shad patterns. What are Shasta trout feeding on?Shad, so shad-category lures are best. What is the water temperature at Shasta Lake?Around 78 to 80 degrees. Are big browns showing at Shasta yet?Not many yet. Jeff expects better brown numbers in fall, winter, and spring. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Services. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | August 18, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Fishing guides trout, kokanee, and salmon on Shasta Lake and the Sacramento River as a Catch America captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is fishing really good in mid-August 2025. Big rainbows are holding 70 to 80 feet down near the dam and I-5 bridge, while thick, football kokanee are schooled deep at 100 to 125 feet near structure. Run dodgers and small spoons, or pearl white Trix Minnows with a white 360 flasher. Uncle Larry's spinners in pink and orange are hot for kokanee. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Fishing is really good, led by a lot of big rainbows that turned on about a week ago, plus a handful of browns and strong late-season kokanee. Capt. Jeff Goodwin says now through the end of September is the time for the big-rainbow spectacle on Shasta Lake. What depth are Shasta Lake kokanee and rainbows holding?Kokanee are deep, schooled at 100 to 125 feet close to structure, and easy to spot on the graph. Rainbows are shallower, in the 70 to nearly 80 foot range, and Jeff is fishing them lower in the system toward the dam and the I-5 bridge area. What lures and colors are working at Shasta Lake?Dodgers and small spoons are very productive. Pearl white Trix Minnows shine, especially paired with a white 360 flasher. For kokanee, Uncle Larry's spinners in gold, orange, and pink are strong. Keep spoons small since the shad are barely 2 inches right now. How should I present baits at Shasta Lake in August?Run a dodger with a small spoon or a pearl white Trix Minnow behind a white 360 flasher. If you do not want to dodger fish, pull a spoon off a downrigger or a diver and you will still get them. Match the small shad with compact lures. How do the Shasta Lake kokanee look?Most kokanee run around 18 inches and are exceptionally big and thick across the back, like footballs. They are starting to turn, getting darker with hooking jaws and full bellies of eggs or milt, but they still cut and eat nicely. Late-season is the time to target them. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): The fishing remains really good. We're really getting a lot of big rainbows. Kokanee, you need to look down deep for them, in that 100, 125-foot mark now. The rainbows, mostly in that 70, starting to push that 80-foot mark. Trout Trix Minnows are pretty darn good, especially the pearl white colors. Shasta Lake August 18, 2025 FAQ How deep are Shasta Lake kokanee in August?Schooled at 100 to 125 feet, close to structure. How deep are Shasta Lake rainbows holding?In the 70 to nearly 80 foot range, mostly toward the dam and I-5 bridge areas. What is the best trout lure at Shasta Lake now?Pearl white Trix Minnows run with a white 360 flasher, plus dodgers with small spoons. What color spinners work for Shasta kokanee?Uncle Larry's spinners in gold, orange, and pink. How big are the Shasta Lake kokanee?Around 18 inches, very thick and football-shaped, though starting to turn dark. Why keep spoons small at Shasta Lake?The shad are barely 2 inches, so small lures match the forage best. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5 Pack Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreRogue River Fishing Report | July 28, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. His partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson runs the Rogue estuary trips. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now King salmon are staging in the Rogue River estuary at Gold Beach, Oregon in late July 2025 before pushing upriver. Trolling is the game, with 360 flashers and spinner or bait rigs. The classic Rogue spinner is an anchovy with a spinner blade up front. This ocean-fresh king run fishes mid-July through mid-September. What is biting on the Rogue River right now?Ocean-fresh fall-run king salmon are staging in the little bay at the mouth of the Rogue River estuary near Gold Beach, Oregon, before heading upriver. Capt. Jeff Goodwin reports really good, consistent king fishing here, one of the few strong salmon runs left on the West Coast. What technique works at the Rogue estuary?Trolling is the predominant method. Run 360 flashers with spinner or bait setups. Many anglers use the Rogue spinner, which is an anchovy with a spinner blade in front of it. You will see a few casting flies or spinners from the bank, but trolling dominates. When is the best time to fish the Rogue estuary?This is an annual venue that usually starts around mid-July and finishes mid-September. Late July is prime as ocean-fresh kings stack into the bay. It is a great window for chrome, ocean-fresh king salmon before they run up the river. What are the conditions like at Gold Beach?Expect plenty of company. It is not a private spot, and it gets congested some days with lots of boats. The consistent action is the reason for the crowd. Jeff does not run these trips himself right now; his partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson fishes them. What is the outlook and where else is biting?The Rogue king run should stay strong through mid-September. Jeff also noted Shasta and Whiskeytown are fishing great for kokanee, and he hears Trinity is good for kokanee too, with a 10-fish limit, though those fish run smaller than valley kokanee. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): The mouth of the Rogue River estuary hosts some really great king salmon fishing. It's an annual venue for us, we usually start around mid-July and finish up in mid-September. Predominant technique is trolling. It's 360s, which are flashers, and spinner setups. A lot of people use the Rogue spinner, an anchovy with a spinner blade in front of it. Rogue River July 28, 2025 FAQ What is biting at the Rogue River estuary?Ocean-fresh fall-run king salmon staging in the bay at the mouth near Gold Beach, Oregon. What technique works at the Rogue estuary?Trolling with 360 flashers and spinner or bait setups. The Rogue spinner is an anchovy with a spinner blade in front. When does the Rogue estuary king season run?Roughly mid-July through mid-September each year, with late July a prime window. Is the Rogue estuary crowded?Yes. It is not a private spot and can get congested some days, but the consistent king action is worth it. Who runs the Rogue estuary trips?Capt. Jeff Goodwin's partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson fishes these trips. Where else is fishing well right now?Shasta and Whiskeytown are great for kokanee, and Trinity is reportedly good too, with a 10-fish limit. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Service on Shasta Lake and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is a solid summer fishery in late June 2025, with good kokanee plus rainbows and browns holding 40 to 50 feet deep from the Pit River Bridge to the dam. Run Catch America dodgers with Uncle Larry’s Power Spinner tipped with corn for kokanee. For more trout, switch to a Junior Optimizer or Junior Trigger Spoon to work the shad bite. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?A solid summer mix. Capt. Jeff Goodwin reports lots of kokanee being caught, plus good trout fishing for rainbows and browns. Kings are still around, though he has not put much effort on them lately. Fishing the lower lake from the Pit River Bridge to the dam has been productive for the mixed bag.What depth are the fish holding at Shasta Lake?The 40 to 50 foot mark has been the productive depth. Jeff is fishing the lower part of the lake, from the Pit River Bridge to the dam. Run your Catch America dodgers and Uncle Larry’s Power Spinner through that band, tipped with corn, for both kokanee and bonus trout.What lures work for kokanee at Shasta Lake?Catch America dodgers paired with Uncle Larry’s spinners tipped with corn are producing kokanee, and catching some trout too. To target more trout than kokanee, switch to a Junior Optimizer or a Junior Trigger Spoon to trigger the shad bite.How do I target trout over kokanee at Shasta Lake?Swap to small spoons like the Junior Optimizer or Junior Trigger Spoon to get the trout going on the shad bite. Watch for bait balls forming as shad drop deeper. The rainbows will key on shad and pack on weight as the true summer pattern sets in.What is the outlook for Shasta Lake?Improving. By the first or second week of July, Jeff expects the true summer pattern and some really nice rainbows. Many bigger rainbows are still post-spawn and skinny now, but they fatten fast once they key on the shad bite. The browns already look great.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): A lot of kokanee being caught. We're seeing some good trout fishing too, rainbows, browns. That 40 to 50-foot mark, as far as depth goes, has been pretty good. Using a lot of our Catch America Dodgers, Uncle Larry's spinners, and tipping our gear with corn for the kokanee. If you want more trout, try Optimizer Juniors or small spoons on the shad bite.Shasta Lake June 30, 2025 FAQHow deep are the fish at Shasta Lake now?The 40 to 50 foot mark from the Pit River Bridge to the dam has been the productive depth.What lures work for Shasta Lake kokanee?Catch America dodgers with Uncle Larry's Power Spinner tipped with corn are producing kokanee and some trout.How do I catch more trout at Shasta Lake?Switch to a Junior Optimizer or Junior Trigger Spoon to trigger the shad bite for rainbows and browns.Are king salmon biting at Shasta Lake?Kings are still around, but Jeff has not put much effort on them lately with the kokanee and trout going.Why are some Shasta rainbows skinny?Many bigger rainbows are still post-spawn. They fatten quickly once they key on the summer shad bite.Where should I fish on Shasta Lake?The lower part of the lake, from the Pit River Bridge to the dam, at 40 to 50 feet. Shop the Tackle Uncle Larry's Power Spinner Junior Optimizer Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Shop Capt. Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | June 23, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Service on Shasta Lake and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Kokanee fishing is especially good at Shasta Lake the week of June 23, 2025, with fish in the 45 to 50 foot range. Run downriggers with small dodgers and Uncle Larry's spinners. Gold 6 inch Catch America dodgers, especially with UV tape, have been really good. Browns and rainbows are showing up and surface bait is piling up. Kings have been scarce. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Kokanee fishing is especially good, though the overall day was a little slower than normal. Kings have largely vacated their usual areas and are scarce. Browns are showing up, some big ones in nearby boats, and rainbows are showing up pretty good. Surface bait is finally piling up. What depth are kokanee holding at Shasta Lake?Check the 45 to 50 foot range for both kokanee and rainbows. Capt. Jeff Goodwin is running downriggers to reach that band. As surface bait schools continue to grow, expect the bite to strengthen in the coming weeks. What lures and dodgers are working for Shasta kokanee?Run small dodgers with spinner hoochies and Uncle Larry's spinners. The 6 inch Catch America dodger has been really good, especially in gold and with UV tape added. When the bite slows, switch to smaller 4 inch or teardrop dodgers. How do I adjust when the Shasta bite slows midday?When kokanee stop biting during the day, downsize your dodger. Jeff Goodwin switches to really small teardrop-type dodgers or 4 inch dodgers, which can produce when nothing else works. Keep working the 45 to 50 foot range on downriggers. What is Jeff Goodwin's outlook for Shasta Lake?With bait piling up on the surface, Goodwin expects the bite to keep improving in the coming weeks. Kokanee fishing is holding up really well despite a slightly slower day. Kings should return as conditions settle. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Kokanee fishing is especially good. We tried for kings a little bit today, and the kings seem to have vacated some of the areas they like to hang out in. Best techniques for the kokanee have been downriggers and just running small dodgers, spinner hoochies, spinners like the Uncle Larry's spinners. Six inch dodgers, Catch America dodgers, have been really good, especially the gold, but some UV tape on them is really good too. Check that 45 to 50 foot range. Shasta Lake June 23, 2025 FAQ How deep are kokanee at Shasta Lake in late June?Kokanee and rainbows are in the 45 to 50 foot range, reached best with downriggers. What dodger color is working at Shasta Lake?The gold 6 inch Catch America dodger has been really good, especially with UV tape added. What do I do when Shasta kokanee stop biting midday?Switch to smaller dodgers, such as teardrop-type or 4 inch dodgers, which can produce when nothing else works. Are king salmon biting at Shasta Lake right now?Kings are scarce. They seem to have vacated their usual areas, so success has been limited this week. Are the browns and rainbows biting at Shasta?Browns are showing up, with some big ones caught in nearby boats, and rainbows are showing up pretty good. Why is the Shasta bite expected to improve?Bait is finally piling up on the surface, which should help get the bite going in the coming weeks. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trolling Dodger 6 inch - Kokanee & Trout Shop Capt. Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
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