Red flag rainbows!
by Jeff Goodwin, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Shasta Lake

Smaller grade of trout today below the dam but the bite was very similiar to what we found yesterday!  Hard to deal with the wind, but it was still a productive day on the water! ...
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Windy day and a trout bite for jumbo's today!
by Jeff Goodwin, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
Sacramento River - Lower

We found some 56 degree water today and caught some nice rainbow trout!  Shasta Lake still needs to cool before the browns will come up to play, but if you really need to get your trout fix on, give me a call!   ...
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700K more fall salmon for the Sac!
by Jeff Goodwin, NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Sacramento River - Lower

ANNOUNCEMENT! Coleman National Fish Hatchery has decided with NCGASA.org to raise and release 700,000 more Fall Run King salmon on the Sacramento River this fall. Release will be from Late March to May depending on water temps, flows and fish size and CWT requirements! Our membership would like to “Thank all the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Southwest Region “ for their help...
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McCloud Arm rainbows today!
by Jeff Goodwin, OCTOBER 25, 2018
Shasta Lake

Today we fished Shasta Lake and spent the whole morning on the McCloud Arm trolling for trout.  Water temps are slightly cooler up near Hirz Bay so thats where we concentrated our efforts.  With a full moon last night I didn't expect a morning bite, and its a good thing because there wasn't one.  We trolled flies, spoons, and Bay...
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Shasta Lake should turn soon!
by Jeff Goodwin, OCTOBER 23, 2018
Shasta Lake

Today we fished Shasta Lake and found a less than stellar bite, but we did find some nice rainbows. Full moon, low pressure, and changing water temps makes for a tough bite.  Another factor is the abundance of shad in the lake right now.  The trout have as much shad as they can possibly stuff in their bellies available now....
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Shasta Lake fall trout season begins!
by Jeff Goodwin, OCTOBER 16, 2018
Shasta Lake

Known as one of California's greatest lakes, Shasta Lake provides year round fishing for many species, but for me, the big rainbow and brown trout are the fish I target regularly. This trout fishery has become my top venue for people looking for a great fishing experience and has become the number one body of water I’m booking trips on....
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