Lake Almanor
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Thursday, Sep 12 2024
Morning biteAccording to Californiaflyfishingreports.com, the morning bite is still strong at Lake Almanor, with chironomids and leeches being the main producers. Mix of fishBigdaddyfishing.com reports a mix of fish, including bows up to 6 lbs, browns up to 9 lbs, and salmon. Water qualityBigdaddyfishing.com says the water quality and clarity are good, with the lake less than a foot from full. Bait soakersThe Almanor Fishing Association Facebook page says bait soakers have been catching fish in various areas, including Rocky Point, Dorado, and the A frame. Hamilton BranchThe Almanor Fishing Association Facebook page says drifting bait or throwing hardware like kastmasters or spinners have been connecting with mostly small to medium trout at Hamilton Branch. Red BankSportsman's Warehouse reports a good early morning bite at Red Bank, but it ends early. Deeper areasSportsman's Warehouse says the deeper areas of the lake and over springs are also holding fish. Lake Almanor is known as one of California's best trophy trout and salmon fisheries. It's home to populations of Browns, Rainbows, and Land Locked King Salmon.
About
Canyon Dam on the North Fork of the Feather River created a reservoir filled with rainbow trout, brown trout, king salmon, crappie, and smallmouth bass. The trout can reach 10 pounds and Lake Almanor is considered one of the best lakes in California to find large trout.The lake is 90 feet deep but tapers up both sides with shallow shoulders where bass and crappie can be found.
The tributaries including Last Chance Creek, Hamilton Brank, and Benner Creek along with drainage from several natural springs bring food into the reservoir and are great places to fish for all species.
Techniques & Tips
Located near Chico, California the weather is hot in the summer months exceeding 100 degrees at times and the fish will go deeper to find colder bands of water. Nightcrawlers set on number six or larger hooks at a depth of 10 to 30 feet work well in warm weather.
Several floating docks offer good fishing for crappie with worms and red-colored jigs worked under and nearby the shadows created by the docks.
Spinners work on clear, sunny days for trout and salmon, as do brightly colored red and white spoons, or bright gold and silver spoons.
Flies work throughout the year with wet flies in the winter months and dry flies when the insects are flying above the water.
Lake Almanor
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Morning biteAccording to Californiaflyfishingreports.com, the morning bite is still strong at Lake Almanor, with chironomids and leeches being the main producers. Mix of fishBigdaddyfishing.com reports a mix of fish, including bows up to 6 lbs, browns up to 9 lbs, and salmon. Water qualityBigdaddyfishing.com says the water quality and clarity are good, with the lake less than a foot from full. Bait soakersThe Almanor Fishing Association Facebook page says bait soakers have been catching fish in various areas, including Rocky Point, Dorado, and the A frame. Hamilton BranchThe Almanor Fishing Association Facebook page says drifting bait or throwing hardware like kastmasters or spinners have been connecting with mostly small to medium trout at Hamilton Branch. Red BankSportsman's Warehouse reports a good early morning bite at Red Bank, but it ends early. Deeper areasSportsman's Warehouse says the deeper areas of the lake and over springs are also holding fish. Lake Almanor is known as one of California's best trophy trout and salmon fisheries. It's home to populations of Browns, Rainbows, and Land Locked King Salmon.
About
Canyon Dam on the North Fork of the Feather River created a reservoir filled with rainbow trout, brown trout, king salmon, crappie, and smallmouth bass. The trout can reach 10 pounds and Lake Almanor is considered one of the best lakes in California to find large trout.The lake is 90 feet deep but tapers up both sides with shallow shoulders where bass and crappie can be found.
The tributaries including Last Chance Creek, Hamilton Brank, and Benner Creek along with drainage from several natural springs bring food into the reservoir and are great places to fish for all species.
Techniques & Tips
Located near Chico, California the weather is hot in the summer months exceeding 100 degrees at times and the fish will go deeper to find colder bands of water. Nightcrawlers set on number six or larger hooks at a depth of 10 to 30 feet work well in warm weather.
Several floating docks offer good fishing for crappie with worms and red-colored jigs worked under and nearby the shadows created by the docks.
Spinners work on clear, sunny days for trout and salmon, as do brightly colored red and white spoons, or bright gold and silver spoons.
Flies work throughout the year with wet flies in the winter months and dry flies when the insects are flying above the water.
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