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Shaun Rainsbarger

Shaun Rainsbarger

Shaun's Guide Service

FULL TIME GUIDE • 40+ YRS EXPERIENCE

Shaun Rainsbarger of Shaun's Guide Service brings over 40 years of fishing experience to his year-round charters across Northern California, specializing in trophy Lake Trout and King Salmon. As a pro-staff member for industry leaders like Daiwa and Yakima Bait, he has guided clients to over 130 Mackinaw weighing more than 10 pounds since 2015. Whether you are booking a personal charter or a boat-side instructional trip, Shaun is dedicated to providing a fishing experience you won’t forget.

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SPRING STRIPERS - LAKE TROUT YEAR ROUND

I'm getting excited about fishing! There's lots to do! We fish Donner all year for Lake Trout. River stripers are coming up in March-May. Prosser creek reservoir cutthroats in June to August. King salmon on the river starting in August. Kokanee at Stampede, Boca or Donner (depending on size), from June to November. Get on the books early for the prime dates!!

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Don’t Miss Out on Donner’s Legendary Mackinaw

The Legend of Donner Lake If you've ever been to Donner Lake and heard stories about the guide who consistently pulls out massive lake trout, you're almost certainly hearing about Shaun of Shaun's Guide Service. Shaun's been doing this for over 40 years, and when it comes to Donner, there's nobody w...

5 Mar 2026
Don’t Miss Out on Donner’s Legendary Mackinaw