Family-friendly kokanee & trout charters in the Sierra. Gear, guiding, and the good spots, all included. Book online or over the phone!
Tucked in the Sierra Nevada, Shaver Lake is prized for feisty kokanee and trophy trout. Whether it's your first cast or your hundredth, you'll fish the lake's best water with someone who's known it for decades.
Kokanee, the landlocked cousin of the sockeye, run from early spring through late summer, and they fight hard and eat well. Add breathtaking mountain mornings and a private boat, and it's a day the whole family remembers.
Choose Shaver (Mar–Oct) or Pine Flat (Nov–Feb), your party size, and a date that works. One private trip per day.
Reserve your date and pay a small deposit to lock it in. Paul confirms the details and your sunrise meeting spot.
Depart between 5:30–6:00 am, fish the best water with all gear supplied, and head home with your catch cleaned.
Top-quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and downriggers, everything you need for an exciting day on the water is on board.
Anyone 16 or older who's fishing needs a current CA license. Grab a one-day or annual license online before the trip.
Bring your own food, snacks, and drinks. Want ideas? Download Paul's packing & food recommendations.
Meet Paul at the dock, load up, and push off right at first light, when the bite is best and the lake is glass-calm.
Paul sets the downriggers to the morning's depth and gets everyone hooked up, with as much coaching as you'd like.
Move with the fish, swap spots and gear as the bite changes, and enjoy the Sierra mornings while you fill the cooler.
Head in after your hours on the water. Paul cleans and bags your catch so you leave ready to cook it up at home.
Paul follows the fish between two Sierra lakes, so there's good fishing in every season.
High in the Sierra at 5,400 ft, Shaver runs cool and clear all summer. Kokanee are the headline, feisty, bright, and delicious, alongside hard-fighting trophy trout.
When Shaver winters over, the action moves down to Pine Flat in the foothills. Cooler months bring trout up in the water column and a real shot at hard-charging king salmon.
Private excursions for up to 5 guests. Pick the package that fits your party.
Paul has fished Shaver Lake since he was a kid, and he never really stopped. Years on these waters, plus top finishes in the lake's annual tournament, mean he knows the hidden spots and the habits of every fish in it.
He brings pro-grade gear, genuine patience, and a real love of sharing the sport, whether you're a seasoned angler or casting your very first line. Fishin' With Paul is bonded, insured, and licensed in the State of California.
Questions about a specific situation? Call or text (559) 300-4001.
Not ready to book yet? Ask away, Paul usually replies within a day. To reserve a date, use Book a Trip.
Thanks, Paul will get back to you soon.
Reserve your private charter in a couple of minutes. One trip per day, lock in the morning you want.