Mt Shasta City, California
Mt Shasta City is a charming town situated right on I-5 and right at the base of Mt Shasta.
The headwaters of the Upper Sac are right next to town and the McCloud River is just a short drive over the hill on Highway 89.
Guided Fly Fishing Trip Options near Mt Shasta City
Best Times to Come
The best fishing on the rivers around Mt Shasta City happens from May through October.
Traveling to Mt Shasta City
By Car:
Mt Shasta City is right on I-5 about 1 hour north of Redding and 1.5 hours south of Medford, Oregon.
By Air:
The Redding Airport (RDD) is an hour away and has connections to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Medford Airport (MFR) is 1.5 hours north and has a larger selection of flights.
Recommended Hotels/Motels
Mount Shasta Resort.
1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. (530) 926-3030.
Recommended Dining
Yak's.
Yaks has been serving house roasted coffee, pastries, paninis, salads and more for over 15 years.
333 N Mt Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta, CA 96067. (530) 918-5569
Local Fly Shops
Ted Fay Fly Shop.
Full-service fly shop with everything you need to fish the nearby Upper Sac and McCloud.
5732 Dunsmuir Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025. 530-235-2969
Other Attractions
Lake Shasta Caverns.
Ride in a boat across the McCloud arm of Lake Shasta to see these magnificent caverns.
20359 Shasta Caverns Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051. (530) 238-2341