With over 365 miles of rugged shoreline, the lake covers 46 square miles of approximately 22,000 football fields. At the low elevation of 1100 feet, the weather at Shasta Lake is pleasant throughout the year. In fact, the summer water temperature ranges from 70 to 78 F- an ideal vacationing and houseboating climate. Each season offers the fisherman, houseboater and vacationer a variety of scenery and activities. Fishing is at its best in the Spring with 16 varieties of fish and calm, uncrowded waters.
Summers are long and warm.
Cooler Autumn weather and the colorful scenery make the fall an ideal season to visit Lakeshore Marina. The Shasta Lake shoreline encompasses forests, rock cliffs, waterfalls, caverns, and numerous islands.