Water temps are hovering in the high 50s at Shasta, warmer in protected areas, and the spotted bass bite has been on absolute fire! Squaw and Pitt arms have been producing crazy numbers, but reports say fish are being caught just about everywhere. Senkos, shakey heads, and drop shots are all pulling fish near rocky structure, secondary points, and south-facing cove shorelines. Small cranks and rip baits are working too. Most fish are running around a pound, with a few 2 to 3 pounders mixed in.

Brown trout action has been good also, with reports of some of the largest fish seen this year. Kokanee are still a bit early, but the bite should take off anytime. The CDFW continues to stock rainbows, with multiple plants over the last few weeks.