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Fishermans Point Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Shasta Lake, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Fishermans Point Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Fishermans Point Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great spot to bring the kids for some swimming or fishing! In October, the trout are running all over the place down there and the fishing is great! Make sure to avoid fishing on the dock so you don’t get a ticket.

★★★★★ — Ben , Oct 2025

This is a nice easy trail that goes a ways to see the dam and the lake. There was lots of parking but there is a fee. There are bathrooms close by.

★★★★★ — S , Feb 2024

This short trail will get you down to the lake shore if you want to take a swim. A bit steep and rocky getting to the shore.

★★★★★ — Jeffery , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

Plan your run at Fishermans Point Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Fishermans Point Trailhead

PH7P+VW, Shasta Lake, CA 96019

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.