This past summer we visited Mt. Shasta Hatchery for the first time on their Free Kids Fishing Day…read more What am amazing experience! The Department of Fish and Game provided free rental poles, bait (worms and power bait), a link to hold the fish, then bagged and iced the fish to go when guests were done. The was a 3 fish limit per child and the ponds were so stocked the kids caught their limit within an hour. Growing up in a family that loves to fish, I appreciated this event as it gave the kids the opporunity to really learn how to fish on their own and they didn't have to wait too long before catching their first fish. Also, there were plenty of volunteers available to help bring fish in with nets and remove hooks that were tough to remove. The rules are clear, fishing is for the kids, no catch and release, you must take what you catch and there is a 3 fish limit. We saw fish of all sizes caught and were happy with what we got. The Mount Shasta Hatchery is also a great place for kids to learn about the fish life cycle, see them at different stages of life and feed the fish. Next time we visit, we hope to check out the museum. One thing to note is it is a very far walk in from the entrance to the ponds so get their early or be prepared to walk really far.

Free to enter. Free food to give the fish. It's nice to see where my money is going from my fishing…read morelicense! Tons of trout of different sizes, crowded together. If you look closely, you can see scars and injuries the trout have from living together in such close proximity. Their constant fighting over food only leaves the strong, seasoned warriors making it all the way to adulthood (huge sizes). There is a public restroom by the parking lot. They also have a covered building where you can see the very small babies.

This recreation area is located in the hills west of Redding, California. I'd never heard of it…read moreuntil we took a different route back from the Humboldt region, back down to SoCal. It was scenic, there's lots of different lakes that dot the area. It's really pretty. People come here for boating, swimming, and hiking up to the waterfalls. Theres also water sports and camping in the summer months.

Excellent park, beautiful nature, everything is well-maintained. Highly recommend! Beautifulread more

Best wedding venue we could of asked for. Debbie was amazing to work with and the venue was…read moreeverything we could have dreamed of.

Such a wonderful experience! We hosted a celebration of life for my mother in law here and we could…read morenot have found a more peaceful and beautiful place to honor her. Russ and Debbie, the owners, were so accommodating, enjoyable, helpful and easy going; people you could just spend all day talking to. There are some RV spaces to camp here so we stayed on site to make set up a little easier on the day of the memorial. We had family that rented a quaint one bedroom cabin on site as well. There is an outdoor covered kitchen area with a huge refrigerator, which allowed us to bring food in advance and prep the day before. It was all so convenient! They were in the path of the Dixie fire, so the drive out there is baron, but don't let that deter you. Once you arrive, you are surrounded by green trees and stunning scenery. It was a perfect hidden gem. We are so pleased with our entire experience at lassen meadows and would absolutely recommend it and use this venue again for other events.

Grandkids had an amazing time feeding the fish and experiencing the museum next door.read more

How awesome is this spot!!! There are probably thousands upon thousands of different kind of fish…read morehere and they were all happy to see us... They did have free "Trout Chow" available for you to enjoy feeding the little guys... My kids really enjoyed this place. We will definitely be coming back to visit soon!!

Back in 1961, my husband and I came for a week, and I l learned to ride horseback for the first…read moretime with your very patient staff and horses. I still remember our breakfast rides in the beautiful surroundings. On a whim, I googled Coffee Creek Ranch and was delighted to see you are still there and delighting guests.

We loved our time at the ranch. We did not stay at the property but will in the future. We set up a…read morehalf day ride and Ruth the Owen was kind enough to invite us to a Steak Fry the night before and meet everyone. Ruth was great as was our wrangler Duffy and all the staff were super friendly. The grounds are great with so much to keep the kids occupied. Food was great and we could not have had a better time !

We along with two other families have been going on a father/son fishing trip every year for over…read more15 years. Over time we have used a lot of guides. Having said this, our group definitely has "go-to" guides; and Matt is one of them. Everybody in the group loves going out with Matt. We like him because he has a great demeanor and is an awesome guide, coach and instructor. He is great with both kids and adults, and is able to adjust his approach to the demeanor, preferences and skill level of the person he is guiding. If you want to catch fish, have fun, improve your fishing all with a great guy...Matt is your guide. As an aside, an added benefit of fishing with Matt is he is a trained field medic--it's nice to go out with him, especially when we are in rugged and remote country. I would HIGHLY recommend Matt as a fly fishing guide... please, just don't book him for those days that we are on one of our trips! Thanks...

Nice, clean lodging. Friendly staff, pool is clean and the river view is priceless. Room had all…read morethe essentials. Not over the top.

Nice old-school motel, right on the Trinity River. We had a kitchenette, which was well appointed…read more The grounds are large and the lawn runs right down to the river, with plenty of seating, fire pits, BBQs etc. Great place to hang out. Highly recommended

I'm not the most experienced fisherman, but when I went fishing with Mike he made it easy. He was…read morewell prepared with the right equipment, and gave very easy to understand instructions. He took my husband and I to a great spot and the fish were there! I also felt very safe with him driving the boat. I highly recommend Mike Bogue's guide service, and will book another fishing trip with him in the near future! Best day fishing, thanks Mike.

I have fished many times with Mike. Salmon, Steelhead ,Trout and Shad. Mike is a lifelong resident…read moreof Shasta County which makes him uniquely informed and networked with all the fishing information. His North River boat is the best laid out and designed jet boat I have ever fished out of. Extremely confortable and open design makes sure nothing interferes with getting your fish to the boat. Great top of the line tackle makes sure you are matched with the species you are chasing. Myself being left handed he even has the tackle diversity to offer my choice of which hand I want to reel with in both levelwind and spinning tackle. When fishing is tough he knows the secrets to give you the edge on the competition, many developed by him and also local history to keep the day interesting. Great for all ages male and female, he got my daughter hooked on fishing and that gives us something else to share throughout the future. He is honest about the quality of fishing and isn't just looking to take you for a boat ride. He realizes that makes repeat customers and so he can get really busy so book early especially during Salmon season. You can't go wrong and he is always my choice of a fishing guide.

I have been in the area for a long time and did not realize that not only does Whiskey Town Lake…read morehave a strict ban on my personal water crafts.... However has a wonderful little marina with a gas pump. If it was not for their associate Kristina to help myself and my family refill my boat in a potentially dangerous position I avoided having to call the local park rangers. This made the situation much easier and also avoided costly tax dollars! 5/5 Thank you!

Oak bottom has to be one of the best places to take the kids too on Whiskeytown Lake. Has lots of…read moreparking, boat docks/ramps. Has a big campground right on the lake with ample spaces Big beach to play in and catch some sun rays!!!

We booked a houseboat at Antlers Resort over Memorial Day weekend and overall had a good…read moreexperience, though there were both highlights and some notable drawbacks. What Went Well: * Booking and Check-In: The resort staff were organized, clear, and responsive. From initial inquiries to payment reminders, everything was handled efficiently. Check-in took just a few minutes, and they helped us transport luggage and spent 30-60 minutes giving us a personal walkthrough of the boat, which we appreciated. * Boat Quality: We were pleasantly surprised to receive a free upgrade to a nicer boat. The vessel was well-equipped, featuring a hot tub, water slide, full kitchen (oven, microwave, running water)--everything was in great condition and very enjoyable. * Support and Communication: Throughout the trip, the staff were easily reachable by phone and did wellness check-ins, which made us feel supported. When we had issues, they were quick to advise and assist. * Departure and Return: Staff helped guide us out of the harbor with hand signals and came out to help dock the boat at the end of the trip, which we really appreciated. What Could Be Improved: * Instruction at Check-In: The person assigned to instruct us was clearly more mechanically inclined and admitted it was their first time training guests. The walkthrough was overly technical, hard to absorb, and not well suited for first-timers--especially with 11 people depending on us. We wish we had received the manual in advance, or even better, a simple infographic showing common procedures (e.g., starting the boat, docking, using the generator). * Safety & Docking Design Flaws: A major issue occurred when another group walking across the rocks used our mooring ropes as support, dislodging the stake and causing our boat to drift. The bridge (gangway) detached and fell underwater, and due to its weight (~50-100 lbs), we struggled to lift it back. This wasn't addressed in the manual, and the design--where the bridge is easily detached and only secured by ropes underneath the boat--feels flawed. While staff were helpful over the phone and eventually explained how to fix it free of charge, we were initially told it would cost $150, which was frustrating. This kind of issue could be much harder for smaller groups or families to handle safely. Final Thoughts: Despite a few technical and structural frustrations, Antlers Resort staff showed professionalism, courtesy, and willingness to help throughout the weekend. The boat itself was excellent, and the free upgrade and strong support helped offset the downsides. However, we recommend that they improve onboarding materials and bridge design for a smoother and safer guest experience. We'd still consider returning, but would come better prepared--and would strongly suggest that future guests request the manual early and ask about bridge/docking procedures in advance.

I was there at the start of off-season, early October. They have limited hours and even more…read morelimited staff. Most of the staff are busy working on winter repairs of the facility, so if you need someone, call first. Noone will ever answer the phone, so just leave a message. They are responsive. I rented PWC SeaDoo's. They were newer and in good condition. Expensive, but worth it. They are not good communicators, but nice friendly people. Expect to take an hour to rent anything, and another hour to return and process paperwork. It's the only game in town, on the north end of the Sacramento arm, of Shasta Lake. Overall, the marina and docks were in good condition. They have gas too.