Great Summer Times on Shasta Lake

The water level is still holding at a decent level. We are 24' higher than we were last year at this time. We are 90' down, but still have 261 shoreline miles to explore!!!! The temperatures have been nice and warm, as well as the water. The most recent water temperature was close to 80 degrees! Jump on in, the water's great!!!!

Triple digits headed our way!

It's warming up out there, Come experience Shasta Lake!!!!
Shasta Lake’s many arms and inlets
make it a great place for explorers of all kinds.
The four arms of the lake have many
spectacular sights, as well as, geologic and historic
areas of interest.
Shasta Lake is California’s largest reservoir,
it also happens to host one of the largest
populations of nesting bald eagles in California.
As of May 2009, the Shasta and
Trinity Units of the Whiskeytown-
Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area
support at least 31 pairs of resident
eagles, including 18 pairs at Shasta
Lake (there also are 10 pairs at Trinity
Lake and three pairs at Lewiston Lake).
This constitutes close to 20 percent of
the nesting eagles in California.

Thunderstorms and warm rains....

We've had quite a few Thunderstorms pass through the area for June..... Warm days and some hit and miss rain here at Shasta Lake. We have 16 boats going out over the weekend, to enjoy this radical weather. Summer is just getting rolling and we'll take every bit of moisture we can accumulate before the real heat sets in. Fishing is good! Everything is still green and we are sitting at 55' from the crest. Very NICE!

The Summer Season is here!

Memorial Day Weekend was a real treat! The weather was perfect, just warm enough to enjoy the water and hanging out in the sun. The people that gathered on the lake this year were out there to have a good time and they did!!! We're moving into the triple digits this week, it's warming up quickly, SUMMER IS HERE!!!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

Every launch ramp in the area is being used by travelers from all over, as well as, locals coming out to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend on Shasta lake. It will be a busy, fun filled weekend. There is something here for everyone. Houseboating, Camping, Cabins, Tours and Water Sports... It's a gorgeous time of year to be on the lake!

We're going to hit the 40's!!!!!

Today we measured in at 50.96'. It's looking fabulous out there!

Sunshine... but we're still climbing towards the treeline!!!

At 3:15 this afternoon we are sitting at 52.91'!!!! NICE!!!

Still raining...

This morning we are measuring in at 54.27' !!!! VERY NICE!!!!! More than a foot since yesterday afternoon....

Up we go!

Recent rains have brought us up to 56.01' from the crestline!!!!
WOO HOO!!!! Signs of spring are bursting out all over the Mountain sides. The dogwood, red bud and lupine are simply gorgeous.

We're going up!!!!!

Measuring in at 58.69' !!! We are officially higher than we were last year!!!! Memorial Day weekend is going to be fantastic!

We are under 60'

The weather has been nice, a little too nice. We're still hoping for more spring rain. We are climbing a little bit every day and have broke the 60' mark. We are currently sitting at 59.67'. There is good news in the mountains. Mt. Shasta is getting a good dose of snow today, more run off later!!!!!

The Rain is back!!!!

We are currently sitting at 61.79' from the treeline. After this weeks storms, we should see the 50's!!!!! YAHOO!!!!!

Samwel Cave

Samwel Cave sits high above the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, a place worth visiting and the view from it is spectacular. The interior is very interesting and there are little rooms to explore. If you're into spelunking, there is an 80' pit that gains access to more rooms, a key from the Forest Service is required to see that section. The Wintu Indians told of a legend of Indian Maidens and Samwel Cave.

Beauty at Shasta Lake

We are now at 65.4'! I spent Saturday out on the lake up the McCloud Arm, it's looking so beautiful! It was sunny and warm. The water is up and the animals are out. We saw so many bald eagles, ducks and geese. Gorgeous day on the lake.

We've hit the 60's

Today, we are sitting at 69.56' from the crest. I can see the water creeping around the corner towards Shasta Marina's Reservations Office. Very exciting to FINALLY see the lake from the office, again! The view as you cross the Pit River Bridge is filling up nicely, islands are disappearing, leaving only a great watery panoramic view of Shasta Lake. It's looking absolutely gorgeous.

We're under 80'

We have dipped in to the 70's... We are sitting at 78', this morning.... Stay tuned! By the end of the afternoon we are at 77.3'. Lovin' it!!!

It's raining, It's pouring!!!!

On Friday of last week, we measured in at 84.64'. It was sunny and warm, beautiful day on Shasta Lake! While houseboating for the weekend, I was so pleased to see the positive changes in the lake. The shoreline is seriously disappearing and everything looks so wonderful!!! Fisherman everywhere, people touring Shasta Dam, there was actually a line.... Nice to see people out in March, enjoying the lake. It's been raining hard since Saturday evening. We have come up 4 feet since Friday and it's still raining!!!!

Shasta Lake

This photo was taken from O'Brien Mountain above the Sacaramento Arm on March 10, 2009.
We've had several days of sunshine, but we're still on the rise. We are 84.64' from the treeline.
Yesterday, we moved our docks in one position, to the new Point B. It's very exciting to have the Marina coming back towards our entrance!!!

Still climbing...

This morning's measurement is 86.59' from the crest.

Looking Good...

We've gained 66.26' so far, since our lowest point this year. Today, we are at 90.74' from the crest.
Pictures coming soon!!!

No Rain today, but we're still coming up!

We are measuring in at 92.84' at 4:30 pm. We are expecting a few days of sunshine and then more storms coming in next Thursday. In the meantime, the creeks are swollen and and just pouring into the lake. The sound of rushing water is so nice!!!!

We broke a 100' !!!

This morning we measured in at 96.7'!!! Very exciting to be under the 100'! Not only does it look great, this also means most of the ramps around the lake are about to become functional once again.

Photo by Eric Cassano 3/3/09

New Enthusiasm at Shasta Lake!!!

With the water pouring in from every direction, we are all very excited as we watch the Lake come back up. This morning we are at 117.09', we gained slightly more than a foot and a half just overnight!!!!

Incredible!!!!

At the end of this afternoon... we are at 122.86 feet below the crest! Yesterday before going home, the measurement was 129! The creeks are swollen, waterfalls are popping up all over the sides of the lake. It's so exciting! We are expecting more rain, so keep checking back to see where we are!!!

Rain, Rain, Rain and YES, more Rain!!!!

We have been getting the rain all week and it's starting to show! Water is pouring into the lake from every direction! It's a welcome sight...
Last Monday we were down 140.81' and one week later we are at 132.18'. We gained 8.63' in just one week!

Mt. Shasta and Shasta Lake

Photo by LaWanda Wilson ~ Candid Captures Photography

Mt. Shasta is getting slammed with new snow!

Here's the latest from their website:
Temp: 27 degrees
Snow Depth Base: 50 inches
Snow Depth Top: 84 inches

The Lake is at 136.95' today!

Shasta is Rising!

Today we are at 137.98!!! Looks like we have a few days of sunshine coming and then more rain!!!

The rain is here!

It has been a long wait, but we seem to be getting the moisture we need!!!
We ended the Fall Season 157' below the crest.
This morning we are at 140.81'. We have come up a good 3 plus feet since friday!!! Keep up those rain dances, they are starting to pay off!

Shasta Lake 2009

Four Rivers are brought together by Shasta Dam to form this incredible recreational wonder. Located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California, it is truly the perfect house boating lake.

The 2009 water levels are down, so far, but we are optimistic. The lake is still beautiful and there are almost 200 shoreline miles to explore right now, as well as, the historical remains that are being exposed all around the area. Come and explore this amazing place...