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Updated July 2, 2025

LAKE SHASTA — On fire with a mix of kings, kokes, bows and bass! Bass reports indicate that most baits are still working from the shallows to the deep. The main body remains good with fish holding in the backs of the coves, around the submerged trees and in the open water from the shoreline and out to 20 feet.  Rainbows, browns and kokanee are all on the bite at an average depth of 50-feet. Some salmon reported by anglers trolling the deeper water at 80-100 feet. Paulina Peak flashers, Brad’s cut plugs, spinners, and wedding rings are all producing. 

LAKE SONOMA/MENDOCINO — Bass fishing remains the best option at both lake as the water continues to warm. The bass have moved off of the banks into deeper water, and plastics on the drop-shot, weightless Senkos, or crankbaits at depths to 30 feet remain the best techniques. Both lakes dropped slightly with Sonoma at 67 and Mendocino 78 percent. At Sonoma, the swim area at Yorty Creek has been separated by buoys, and this provides a safe location to swim. 

LAKE TAHOE — Quality Mackinaw to 17.4 pounds have been landed on live bait this week, and it is a matter of quality over quantity with the best action on the north and west sides. Brown and rainbow trout can be found in the shallows at depths to 30 feet. Captain Zach Gordon of Tahoe Sport Fishing reported kokanee to 14 inches are making a showing from depths from 40 to 80 feet on the south side. 

WHISKEYTOWN RESERVOIR — Kokanee action remains very good with decent numbers and sizes. Paulina Peak dodgers with hoochies, spinners and flies are all producing. The fish have been holding at 45 to 55 feet. down and 25 to30 feet behind the ball. There have been some slab crappie reported. There was a CDFW trout plant during the week of June 22. 

TRINITY RESERVOIR — Kokanee action remains very good with fish holding in the 25- to 40-foot range. The fish are hungry and will hit just about anything trolled. Trout action has also been good. Smallmouth action has been fair especially along the east shoreline and in the coves. Jerkbaits, cranks and plastics are all producing. The bass bite continues to lag, and anglers are scratching to get limits. Sizes are off as well.

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