Still getting some great days on Shasta Lake!

Shasta Lake - Shasta Lake, CA (Shasta County)

Todays mixed party trip was great! 19 fish in the box for these guys!
Photo Credit: Capt. Jeff Goodwin

by Jeff Goodwin
8-18-2018
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Yes, its smokey on Shasta, and yes its on fire, but for my die hard clients, its still the same good fishing!  The smoke in the morning is relentless, but as the day wears on, we get a shift in the wind and it clears out a lot of the smoke.  Fishing is still pretty good and we are getting into some great rainbow and brown trout.  The trout dont bite as good in the dark smokey conditions, but its still worthwhile time on the water, if 19 fish in the cooler is considered worthwhile.  With the banks of the lake still on fire, it doesnt look good for clear skies anytime soon.  Im going to keep fishing Shasta as long as my clients are wanting or willing to fish.  With that being said, some of my days have cancelled so I do have openings for those of you who still want to get in on this quality fishing while it lasts.


Jeff Goodwin is a full time Northern California fishing guide.  He guides year round for salmon, trout, steelhead, Kokanee, and bass on Northern California rivers and lakes. He fishes many bodies of water in the Redding area, but also guides the Sacramento River and Feather River during certain times of the year. Jeff can also be found on the California coast chasing ocean fresh King salmon and steelhead each year. To learn more about the fishing trips Jeff has to offer, please visit Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service.  You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or please feel free to call him anytime at (707) 616-1905.





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