The 2012 season should be one of the best trout fishing years in a long time. Between D.F.G., Southern California Edison and the Shaver Lake Trophy Trout Project, the lake will see a late winter, early spring plant of approximately 80,000 trout. The plants will range from catchable half pounders up to around six pounds. That's right we should have a population of around 10,000 of the "big boys", and about 70,000 catchable size from half to one pound. There will be some very good opportunities here. Many of the D.F.G. catchable size plants will be spread out into the fall. Shaver Lake will be a trophy trout lake. Another plant of up to 3,000, "big boy's", will be planted by the SLTTP in early Spring of 2013. This will accompany our normal DFG allotment of about 35,000 trout in 2013.

As normal, we will open weather permitting in mid to late April. Spring break has been a favorite of fathers and son's/families.

All reservations are made through our reservation desk at Shaver Lake Sports, 559-841-2740. Visa and Master Cards are welcomed in person or by phone at time of reservations.

Your Host & Guide

Dick Nichols is a veteran D.F.G. licensed fishing guide on Shaver Lake. Last year over 150 anglers fished with Dick on his 22' well maintained, comfortable and safe Bayliner boat. The boat is docked at Shaver Marina in the Edison Campground. Quality tackle and bait are furnished. Complimentary snacks, soft drinks and bottled water are always available. Morning trips include a hot cup of coffee and a roll.  Dick's Fishing Charters is bonded and insured. Dick's D.F.G. fishing guide license number is 11364.  "I am a people person", says Dick. "I enjoy making everyone's fishing trip with me a fun and rewarding trip". Most anglers often see an aerial display from the fish catching Osprey, an occasional Eagle and other wildlife native to Shaver Lake.

Families are his specialty. His wife of 45 years, Diane, and him have 6 grandchildren who for the most part caught their first trout by two years old. "I love watching youngsters hook their first fish. Last year, 6 of the 23 trophy size trout were caught by young anglers under the age of 12,", Dick added.

Approximately 70% of his charters included families young and old. Couples also are a favorite with us. 

Many of our regular anglers return each year to experience another wonderful day on the lake. We appreciate their confidence in us and their friendship. We don't guarantee limits, but our history reflects it.