The bass and trout bite is very good at Shasta right now. Spots are keying in on shad from the shallows down to 30+ feet. Swimbaits, hula grubs, dropshots, and Ned rigs are all pulling quality fish. Reports indicate the eastern arms have been best.

The CDFW dropped in a rainbow stocking this week, and anglers are finding fish near Jones Valley. Boaters and shore casters are both tossing spoons and spinners with tons of action. Fly anglers are also catching fish. Holdover trout are moving out of the deep and up the water column... getting in on the shad. Most action is from 15 feet to the surface.