Shasta Lake Fish Report for 4-17-2025
Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta
Shasta Lake - Shasta Lake, CA (Shasta County)

by The Fly Shop
4-17-2025
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Spots, Smallies and some Crappie are hitting the net consistently on Shasta. There is a lot of traffic on the Jones Valley ramp, the Squaw Creek and Pit arms are definitely fishing well. The shad and olive Float n' Fly fished at least 7 ft will get you connected. The lake is nearing full pool and a lot of fish will congregate in the back coves near structure like willows and deadfalls, look on points as well for cruising fish. A sinking line with a crayfish pattern fished back towards the bank and as deep as you can get it is effective as well. We have guides who can get you out, give Bryan a call to set up a trip!
Hot Flies:
• Wooly Buggers
• Float-n-Flies
• Dead Drop Minnow
• Zack's Stillwater Balanced Leech
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Wednesday, April 16th
Pit River: Big flows continue throughout the system
Sacramento River - Upper: We're keeping an eye on it, the river is dropping, but still high at 2,200 CFS
Baum Lake: Look for more and bigger hatches as we roll into April
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Might be worth checking out before the next round of storms
The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, April 15th
Fall River: The river is in good shape and the weather is warming
Hat Creek: The warming weather has the bugs coming off more regularly now
McCloud River: The river is looking good on the low end at the lake, although still a little high

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