Shasta Lake salmon and trout report!
by Jeff Goodwin, JUNE 14, 2022
Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is closing in on the big upturn in the bite for both salmon and trout on Shasta Lake.  We're still lagging a bit behind but I believe its due to the lack of Shad in the lower lake.  Its a temproary situation and the trout and salmon are still around the main body areas we are fishing for...
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Mixed bag fishing on Shasta Lake!
by Jeff Goodwin, JUNE 9, 2022
Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is progressing nicely and we're starting to see a variety of fish coming to the net.  One of Shasta's special features is that you never know what you'll have on the other end of your line this time of the year.  From Catfish, Crappie, bass, trout, and salmon, we catch a great variety some days during the summer...
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Wild rainbow action happening now!
by Jeff Goodwin, JUNE 1, 2022
Sacramento River - Lower

While a lot of people are gearing up for the local trout and salmon seasons on the NorCal lakes, the catch and release wild rainbow trout fishing in Redding is already in full swing!  We're seeing some great spring rainbow fishing for multi pound rainbows daily and water conditions are perfect!  Fly fishing has been really good but the spin...
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Shasta Lake Kokanee are showing!
by Jeff Goodwin, JUNE 1, 2022
Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is making its pre summer appearance and things are heating up!  Fishing is always pretty good but summer fishing can be hot!  Not just on the water in the summer heat but the fishing action as well!  We caught our biggest Kokanee of the season yesterday that measured in at 17".  Great sign for early season Kokanee fishing.  These...
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2022 Sacramento River King salmon season!
by Jeff Goodwin, MAY 26, 2022
Sacramento River - Lower

The 2022 Sacramento River King salmon season is just 6 weeks away from its annual summer opener!  The forecast is for an above average return of fall Kings and the ocean reports are aligning with the PFMC estimates.  The daily bag limits for Sacramento River salmon this year is 2 per person daily with a 4 salmon per person possession...
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Good bite continues for Sac River rainbows!
by Jeff Goodwin, MAY 24, 2022
Sacramento River - Lower

The Sacramento River in Redding is producing some great wild rainbow trout fishing again this month and with flows increasing in June, we should see some continued action with Reddings big rainbow trout!  Fly or spin trips are available but the power boat trips are definitely yielding more fish in the net.  July will also be a great month for trout...
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