Shasta County · reservoir · 28,355 acres
Shasta Lake
Stocked 12× since 2025 · CDFW
Shasta Lake is a reservoir in Shasta County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
99°
72°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
72°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
107°
72°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Nov 30 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Shasta Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pit River0.9 mi
- Wintu Creek2.4 mi
- Spring Branch3.2 mi
- Big Backbone Creek Inlet2.8 mi
- McCloud River3.0 mi
- Adler Creek3.4 mi
- Little Backbone Creek3.4 mi
- Alder Creek4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Shasta Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shasta Lake?+
Shasta Lake is stocked with Trout in Shasta County, California, most recently on Jun 7, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Shasta Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2025, stocking at Shasta Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Shasta Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Shasta Lake?+
Shasta Lake is a reservoir in Shasta County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jun 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.