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Shasta Lake, CA Fishing Trip — May

Your Shasta Lake, CA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

19 Guides Near Shasta Lake

No guides are based in Shasta Lake, but these guides operate nearby.

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AC Fly Fishing - AC Fly Fishing
AC Fly Fishing

AC Fly Fishing

5(263)Top Rated

The Premier Fly Fishing guide service in Northern California, our Lower Sacramento Redding fly fishing guides are committed to quality.

Redding, California
SalmonSacRiver.com - SalmonSacRiver.com
SalmonSacRiver.com

SalmonSacRiver.com

5(146)Top Rated

Photos of the 2023 spring striped bass run. On the Sacramento River and Feather River.

Striped Bass
Red Bluff, California
Kirk Portocarrero - Pro Fishing Guide & Hunting Guide - Kirk Portocarrero - Pro Fishing Guide & Hunting Guide
Kirk Portocarrero - Pro Fishing Guide & Hunting Guide

Kirk Portocarrero - Pro Fishing Guide & Hunting Guide

5(115)Top Rated

Professional guide and outfitter, Kirk Portocarrero offers comfortable lodging for your fishing or hunting trip. Located near Redding, CA we offer many options for you stay, and help our guests with every aspect of planning your fishing or hunting adventure.

Redding, California
MoJoBella Fly Fishing® - MoJoBella Fly Fishing®
MoJoBella Fly Fishing®

MoJoBella Fly Fishing®

5(45)Top Rated
Redding, California
Grunt Fly Fishing - Grunt Fly Fishing
Grunt Fly Fishing

Grunt Fly Fishing

5(42)Top Rated

Book Today. Guided Fishing Services from expert fishing guide Matt Dahl. Fly fishing adventures in Northern California’s best fly fishing spots. Fishing for Trout and Steelhead in the Lower, Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Pit, Hat Creek, Trinity, and Klamath rivers. Veteran Owned & Operated. Licensed and Bonded.

Speckled TroutSteelhead
Redding, California
Hookem Hecky's Guide Service - Hookem Hecky's Guide Service
Hookem Hecky's Guide Service

Hookem Hecky's Guide Service

4.9(36)Top Rated

Hook'em Hecky's is a professional Sacramento river salmon fishing guide service. Fly fishing the Trinity river for Wild Rainbow Trout, Steelhead or Salmon!

Rainbow TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Redding, California
Jack Trout Fly Fishing - Jack Trout Fly Fishing
Jack Trout Fly Fishing

Jack Trout Fly Fishing

4.6(37)Top Rated

Jack Trout is a fly fishing guide in Northern California. Klamath, Upper Sacramento, and McCloud Rivers

Speckled Trout
Mt Shasta, California
River Pursuit Guide Service - River Pursuit Guide Service
River Pursuit Guide Service

River Pursuit Guide Service

5(22)Top Rated

Contact Jason Thatcher from River Pursuit Fly Fishing! Our Lower Sacramento River fly fishing guides are ready to put you on trout.

Speckled Trout
Red Bluff, California
Jeff Goodwin Guide Service - Jeff Goodwin Guide Service
Jeff Goodwin Guide Service

Jeff Goodwin Guide Service

4.6(28)Top Rated

Jeff Goodwin guide services is Northern California's choice for guided, sport fishing trips.

Redding, California
Wayne Eng | Fly Fishing - Wayne Eng | Fly Fishing
Wayne Eng | Fly Fishing

Wayne Eng | Fly Fishing

4.3(6)
fly fishing
Dunsmuir, California
Frye's fishing - Frye's fishing
Frye's fishing

Frye's fishing

4.7(3)Top Rated
Anderson, California
Tightline Connection Fishing Guide Service - Randy Doughty
Randy Doughty

Tightline Connection Fishing Guide Service

5(2)Top Rated

Come and fish with some of the most experienced Northern California Fishing Guides on the water! We have taught countless clients & guides our unique techniques & approach on how to read the water for fish on the Lower Sacramento & Trinity Rivers.

freshwater
Redding, California
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For fly fishing / freshwater Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for special closures or restrictions.

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