HowLakeShasta and Trinity Lake fared during the most recent wateryear and how those lakes' water supplies are shaping up now.The ShastaLake reservoir is also in good shape for water storage andrecreation at the start of the new wateryear, which began on Oct.
ShastaLake's current water temperature is 70°F. Today's weather forecast includes Clear, with a high of 98°F and a low of 49°F. Winds are blowing from the N at 4 mph, with gusts up to 9 mph.
In the ShastaLakeWater Resources Investigation (SLWRI) final Feasibility Report and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation, USBR, or the Bureau) identified a plan with the greatest level of National Economic Development...
2025 LakeShastaWaterLevel: Where Things Stand. As of May 2025, ShastaLake is approximately 87% full, placing it in a strong position going into the summer season. The waterlevel currently sits around 1,052 feet above sea level, compared to a full pool of 1,067 feet.
Why is LakeShasta green? On LakeShasta, a toxic algal bloom caused the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board to issue a warning against using the Pit River arm of thelake for recreationalactivities. Algae blooms can range from pea green to green with bluish hues.
ShastaLake usually fishes pretty good until the end of September when thelake starts to cool off. The fishing can be good in October through winter, but you have to know where your target species go after they leave the lower end of theLake in the fall.
During the summers of 2005 and 2006, Wittmann (2008) conducted recreationalboater surveys at seven boat launches around Lake Tahoe. Boaters were asked about their boat use, visitation frequency, areas visited at Lake Tahoe, cleaning practices/habits, and AIS awareness.
ShastaLakeWater Resources Investigation Environmental Impact Statement. Rivers Act, as amended (Sections 5093.50 – 5093.70). The effects of the proposed enlargement of ShastaLake on the McCloud River are discussed in Chapter 25 of this EIS.
The Three Shastas. Shasta Dam was built between 1937 and 1945 and takes water from the Sacramento, Pit and McCloud Rivers to create California’s largest reservoir. Thelake is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country, with fishing...
- ShastaLake. ShastaLake, the largest reservoir in California, is famous for its stunning scenery andrecreationalactivities like boating and fishing. However, its numerous coves and wooded areas are home to several snake species, including the rattlesnake and gopher snake.
Sharp drops in waterlevels and wave-related hazards are known to result in hazardous navigating conditions, grounding incidents, and increased risk for boaters, especially in late season when beaches and lake access may remain open to recreational traffic.
The infusion of cooler water from the lower McCloud River influences water temperatures in the transition reach throughout the year. The degree of influence depends on the amount of discharge from the river and ShastaLakelevels.
