Camping at Lake Shasta 5/13/11

Shasta camping trip
Our plan “A” was to start at Bridgebay and paddle/pedal up the Sacramento arm and back taking four day to do it, camping and fishing as we went two day up, two days back. But the weather was not sounding too good so we decided to go with plan “B”, start at Birdgebay and paddle/pedal to Ski Island and just fish that area. Well camping was great no body around we had pretty much the Island to our self’s, as for the fishing not so good it was windy Friday and Saturday but we managed a few trout each and then the rain started Sunday am, my buddies tent and gear got pretty wet so we decided to cut the trip short and head on home, the weather is so hard to predicted when planning a trip.  This was a good test trip for my new Hobie I wanted to see how she would handle fully loaded with camping gear, happy to say she did not miss a lick, I love this yak. All in all we had a great time but how could you not, being on the water and with Mother Nature. Next year we might try the McCloud arm or the Pit River arm. Pic below last one we hit a little rain on the way back .

Pat R         

Next time go for the Pit River Arm.  You can camp on your own private island-directly across from ramp.  Be sure to paddle up to the waterfall!  It is worth the hike back in---take water.  I need to do Shasta again soon!---too many fond rememberances.-----Jeff

Thanks Jeff might just do the Pit Arm next year the Island across is it a boat in site or just an island witch would be just fine with me. Adn the water fall how long of a paddle is it and is it hard to fine. Thanks for the info .

Pat R

Pat,
Hope you enjoyed your trip to my home waters
Shasta is a great lake when full, you guys hit it at the right time
I would have liked to hook up with you guys but was at GS5 that weekend.
Sorry the WX didn't cooperate It was windy, rainy, and cold at Shelter Cove on Sun. also.
Next time your up here or plan a trip to the north valley give me a shout.
Tad
 

Will do I think I need a local to show me how to catch fish did not do so well next time for sure.

Pat R

Yikes, that was a nasty day to be on the water.  Nice job sticking it out, the fish gods will remember that.

Pat, the island is boat in only.  But with the water so high it may be underwater!  The waterfall is quite a ways up the arm.  Might be too far for a one day paddle.  Fishing always seemed better onthe Pitt--crickets were usually bait of choice.-Jeff 

Thanks jeff I will keep that in mind for next year .

Beenfishin it was a nasty day but awsome at the same time  .

Pat R