Boat Collision on Lake Shasta Injures Three; Investigation Ongoing

Press release from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office:

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies, along with fire and medical crews, responded to a report of a boating collision involving two vessels on Lake Shasta. The collision occurred in the area of the Packers Bay Inlet. There were 10 adult passengers between both vessels involved. At the time of the collision, no parties were wearing Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), however they did have all safety equipment on board.  

Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office Boating Safety Unit responded to the scene and were assisted by patrol deputies from both the City of Shasta Lake and South County stations.  

As a result of the collision, 3 victims were transported to a local hospital with injuries ranging from moderate to major, however none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.  

The investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing. 

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public of the importance of practicing boating safety while on the water. All parties on a vessel should wear a properly fitted and approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and maintain a proper lookout at all times.