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Updated March 14, 2024

LAKE SHASTA — Guide Jeff Goodwin has been mixing trips between big spring trout on lake Shasta, side drifting beads for trout outside of Redding and some striper action on the lower Sac. All in all, the action has been very good and will only improve with some upcoming steady weather. Goodwin is now seeing double digit catches on side planers and divers with some of the larger fish now in the mix. Try trolling Trinidad Tackle Optimizers, with real bait (Shad, Anchovy, or Herring) or Brads Super Baits stuffed with tuna and Pautzke Fire Power Krill and triangle flashers at a slower speed at 5-30 feet. John Boitano, a Pro-staffer at Phil’s Propeller in Redding, reported a solid bass bite with fish in the arms, cuts and main body. Reaction baits, big swim baits, and finesse baits fished deep have been solid producers. There are fish in the shallows, but they have been moving between the shallows and deep as the weather changes. 

LAKE SONOMA — The lake dropped slightly to 71 percent, and it will take some time for the lake to clear as it is muddy, particularly in the inlets. With the stained water, the best action is for catfish with heavily scented cut bait. The Redwood Empire Bass Club is holding tournaments on April 13 and 20.

LAKE TAHOE — After last weekend’s blizzard, the boats were able to get back out and chase Mackinaw. The action remains solid on the south shore with live minnows under a Tahoe Flasher. The fish are found at varying depths from 80 to 100 feet and from 160 to 180 feet with the better grade of fish in the shallower water. The key is to find the bait. The Mackinaw bite should remain solid until they start spawning within the next few months.

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