Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake

Description
Shasta Lake, keystone of the Central Valley Project, is the largest man-made reservoir in California. When full, its 365 mile shoreline exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. Shasta is the second largest and tallest concrete dam in the United States. It was constructed between 1935 and 1945, and the lake was filled in 1948.

The construction of Shasta Dam impounded three major north state rivers: The Pit, McCloud, and Sacramento. Referred to as arms, each one retains its own character, environment, history and recreation opportunities.

People who have never been to Shasta Lake may get the impression they are seeing several lakes as they pass by on Interstate 5. In a way, there really are more lakes than one.

The rugged country, ragged shoreline, and sheer size of Shasta Lake tends to break the lake into different areas, each with its own opportunities, moods, and settings
Contacts & Information
Shasta Lake Information Center (530) 275-1589.
General Information
Size
29,500 Surface acres
Elevation
1,065 feet above sea level
Species of Fish
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Chinook
Largemouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Sunfish
Catfish
Sturgeon
Fish Identification Encyclopedia
Location
Closest Services: Several locations around the lake offer services.
Directions to: Redding
Directions to Lake: From Redding, on Hwy I-5; 1) Go 23 mi. N to Antlers, on the Sacramento River arm. 2) Take Hwy 299 E from Redding, go 34 mi. At 1 mi. W of Montgomery Creek, turn N on Fenders Ferry Rd., go 8 mi. to boat ramp on Pit river arm.
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