The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Shastina
Siskiyou County, California · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
42°F water, windy Friday (41 mph S).
About Lake Shastina
Lake Shastina spreads over about 1,370 acres in Siskiyou County, California.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.7 miles. Its surface is about 2,770 ft above sea level. Weed lies about 5.3 miles to the south. Medford, the nearest city, is about 60 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,770 ft
- County
- Siskiyou County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Shastina in California usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Shastina
- Weedabout 5.3 mi south
- Mount Shastaabout 14 mi south
- Montagueabout 15 mi northwest
- Yrekaabout 19 mi northwest
- Medfordnearest city, about 60 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Shastina
What fish are in Lake Shastina?
Lakes like Lake Shastina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Shastina?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Shastina?
About 1,370 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Shastina?
Weed is about 5.3 miles south; Mount Shasta is about 14 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Shastina today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Shastina on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
