GUIDED FISHING TRIPS IN REDDING
WHISKEYTOWN LAKE

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Girl holding large fish caught on Whiskeytown Lake, Ca with Kirk Portocarrero
Couple on guided fishing trip on Whiskeytown lake with fish they caught

FISHING GUIDE
WHISKEYTOWN LAKE

Kirk Portocarrero, professional fishing guide since 1988 and Redding, California local, spends over 100 days a year fishing on the Whiskeytown Lake. It is one of his favorite places to fish in Northern California, as it always provides a great day and abundant fish. Allow Captain Kirk to show you some of the best spots on Whiskeytown Lake and advance your skills as a fisherman along the way.

A gorgeous lake located just 15 minutes from downtown Redding, Whiskeytown is a pristine destination that provides year-round fishing for fisherman of any level. The generous waters of Whiskeytown Lake offer a variety of fish including Kokanee salmon, spotted bass, and rainbow trout. With over 3,200 acres of water surface, Whiskeytown is a top location for Kokanee salmon, as these landlocked sockeye salmon can range from 17 to 19 inches.

FISH AVAILABLE & TIME OF YEAR

  • Kokanee Salmon Year-Round

  • Spotted Bass Year-Round

  • Rainbow Trout Year-Round