GUIDED FISHING TRIPS IN REDDING
SHASTA LAKE FISHING GUIDE

Cast Your Worries Away with a Guided Fishing Trip on Shasta Lake! Kokanee and king salmon, rainbow and brown trout, spotted bass. See our Pricing & FAQ for more information.

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Man and boy holding large fish caught at Shasta Lake near Redding, CA.
Man caught fish at Shasta Lake with Kirk Portocarerro

FISHING GUIDE
SHASTA LAKE

We offer year-round guided fishing trips on Shasta Lake here in beautiful Northern California. Allow your professional fishing guide, Kirk Portocarrero, to take you out on his well equipped boat for a fantastic day of fishing!

Shasta Lake is California's largest constructed lake, with 365 miles of inviting shoreline. The lake is known for catching record rainbow and brown trout, king and Kokanee salmon, and spotted bass. The Department of Fish & Game plant 50,000 fish a year on average, providing our anglers with plentiful fish and lots of fun. Fishing on Shasta Lake is a great family activity and perfect for any skill level. If you’re renting a house boat on Shasta Lake, let us pick you up with our boat-to-boat service!

FISH AVAILABLE & TIME OF YEAR

  • King Salmon Year-Round

  • Kokanee Salmon Year-Round

  • Spotted Bass Year-Round

  • Rainbow Trout Year-Round

  • Brown Trout Year-Round

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Redding Fishing Guide
Fishing on Shasta Lake

Salmon Fishing

Shasta Lake offers something the Sacramento River doesn't: year-round Kokanee salmon fishing. Kokanee are a landlocked sockeye, and the key to catching them consistently is fishing the right depth for the season, since they move through the water column as temperatures shift throughout the year. We also find king salmon in the lake, and a guided trip means you're not guessing at depth or presentation on a body of water this size.

Trout and Bass Fishing

Rainbow and brown trout are both available year-round, and Shasta Lake's size and structure make it a strong option for anglers who want variety in a single trip — bass fishing one part of the day, trout or salmon the next, depending on conditions. Spotted bass run plentiful here as well, with fish up to 25 inches and 11 lbs not uncommon. Largemouth bass round out the lake's bass fishery, giving anglers another solid target throughout the season.

Why Fish Shasta Lake

At 365 miles of shoreline, Shasta Lake near Redding, California is large enough that local knowledge makes a real difference — knowing which arm of the lake is holding fish on a given week, and at what depth, is most of the work. Trips comfortably accommodate crews of all sizes, from solo anglers to families to larger group outings; see our Pricing & FAQ page for full details on what's included and what to bring on a guided fishing trip at Shasta Lake.

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