Current Lake Shasta reports??

Going up for Mothers Day weekend. Can't find any reports that current; everything is at least 3 weeks old??

Spring transition is just starting, so the trout are really scattered throughout the water column and entire lake. Anywhere from the surface down to about 45-60ft at times depending on the water temps and weather. We just had a weeklong massive dump up here in the hills so maybe you got another shot at winter trout bite patterns. Other than that bass are pre spawn and should be off the hook at any time now. Call Phil’s propeller for a bass report, that’s not my specialty. Water temps can top out during the day between 50-60 depending on the weather again. But with warm weather in the forecast the trout bite should be on pause until thermocline develops and the shad ball up in the lower lake. That usually happens once the 100F weather sets in.

The lake is like full, full. First time in a few years. I expect my usual launches to be very, very inundated that weekend. I’d target a less heavily trafficked launch if I really want to be on the water that weekend (hint, I don’t). I will be people watching at Centimudi if I’m lucky and counting the number of newbie boat launchers dusting off old gear and forgetting their plugs. Good launches would be Hirz bay and Bailey cove on the McCloud. I’ve had mediocre success this spring with browns on that stretch but they may be scattering already. Kokes might be showing up there, that’s where they first appeared around this time last year. 18-20” last years grade.

The free launch across the dam would be a good launch option too, as would shore launching from turntable bay or up by McCloud bridge. I’ve been spending most of my time between sac river mouth and the dam, with dry fork putting out good trout for me this year. Whiskey has been turning on, however...

Thanks for the report. The lake looks great right now. A friend sent me this picture the other day. Water all the way up to the trees!!

Spring transition is just starting, so the trout are really scattered throughout the water column and entire lake. Anywhere from the surface down to about 45-60ft at times depending on the water temps and weather. We just had a weeklong massive dump up here in the hills so maybe you got another shot at winter trout bite patterns. Other than that bass are pre spawn and should be off the hook at any time now. Call Phil’s propeller for a bass report, that’s not my specialty. Water temps can top out during the day between 50-60 depending on the weather again. But with warm weather in the forecast the trout bite should be on pause until thermocline develops and the shad ball up in the lower lake. That usually happens once the 100F weather sets in.

The lake is like full, full. First time in a few years. I expect my usual launches to be very, very inundated that weekend. I’d target a less heavily trafficked launch if I really want to be on the water that weekend (hint, I don’t). I will be people watching at Centimudi if I’m lucky and counting the number of newbie boat launchers dusting off old gear and forgetting their plugs. Good launches would be Hirz bay and Bailey cove on the McCloud. I’ve had mediocre success this spring with browns on that stretch but they may be scattering already. Kokes might be showing up there, that’s where they first appeared around this time last year. 18-20” last years grade.

The free launch across the dam would be a good launch option too, as would shore launching from turntable bay or up by McCloud bridge. I’ve been spending most of my time between sac river mouth and the dam, with dry fork putting out good trout for me this year. Whiskey has been turning on, however...

Thank you for the details!!!! We are on a houseboat for mothers day, leaving out of Silverthorn Marina. We planned on finding a cove north east of the marina. I planned on stopping at Phil's for local info and lobal baits

With it being so full I bet you are going to have an incredible trip!