Shasta Lake trout/Kokanee bite on point!

Mike and Hunter holding up both of the browns Hunter landed back to back today.
Photo Credit: JG Fishing Team

by Jeff Goodwin
5-21-2021
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I fished Shasta Lake the past two days and found a good bite, but its not long lived.  I've been marking a lot of fish at 40', but fish are showing up deeper later in the day.  We've managed to get into a few browns this week, and some quality rainbows as well.  The Kokanee bite is pretty dependable, but I think the biggest Koke's are still being caught up at Hirz Bay.  The lower lake is fishing pretty good for Kokanee as well, but I think a lot of them are next years spawners at 10"-11" now.  The fishing is going to get better and better and we will have plenty of water to play in!

Jeff Goodwin is a full time Northern California fishing guide.  He guides year round for salmon, trout, steelhead, Kokanee, and bass on Northern California rivers and lakes. He fishes many bodies of water in the Redding area, but also guides the Sacramento River and Feather River during certain times of the year. Jeff can also be found on the California coast chasing ocean fresh King salmon and steelhead each year. To learn more about the fishing trips Jeff has to offer, please visit Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service.  You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or please feel free to call him anytime at (707) 616-1905.