Gregory Beach Dispersed Area (CA)

Overview Gregory Beach Camping/Day Use Area is located on the Sacramento River Arm of Shasta Lake, it has trash and portable restrooms provided in season. This is a shoreline area and doesn't have designated sites. This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.

Dispersed Area has no facilities and is pack in/pack out in winter months typically Mid September to Mid May - no fees are due during that time. Recreation Shasta is perfect for everyone whether you are a boater, angler or camper. There is something for everyone.

Enjoy multiple marinas and natural wonders making it the perfect destination for adventure. Different Species of fish in Shasta Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, Chinook salmon, bluegill, black crappie, Sacramento sucker, white sturgeon, squawfish, white catfish, Threadfin shad, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, riffle sculpin. Trout fishing – best during spring fishing on the McCloud Arm north of Hirz Bay, The Sacremento arm, Big Backbone Creek, and Little Squaw Creek, during summer trout move to deeper lake levels – successful baits are live minnows, and marshmallow /egg combinations.

Successful lures used for trolling are Kastmasters, Rebels, Thinfins, Z-rays, Z-r or X-5 Flatfish, and Rapalas. Bass Fishing – Good year round but best during spring and early summer, fishing in shallower waters is best. Successful baits are mostly live baits, rubber worms, and spinner baits.

Catfishing – best during summer nights on the main arms of the lake. Best baits are chicken liver, anchovies, and stink baits used at low depths.