2025-07-07
Lake Almanor Fishing Report | July 7
Plumas County
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Lake Almanor
Trout
Water Conditions
Weather
Warm afternoons in the mid-80s, cool mornings, very little wind, lots of sun, stable weather pattern
Water Temp
70–71°F surface temps
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Not specified
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Trout
Depth Range
25–45 feet along the east shore
Presentation
Fast hardware trolling and finesse slow-trolling in tighter pockets
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
Junior optimizer scented with Brown town scent
Trout trix grubs scented with Goomba garlic
Tube flies in natural and bright colors, with action discs and Goomba scent
Other Techniques
Slow-trolling under 1 mph in pockets holding fish to keep bait in their strike zone longer
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week
Be extra careful with catch-and-release due to warm water. Don’t fight fish too long, avoid taking them out of the water, and release them quickly to improve survival. Focus efforts along the cooler east shore near Hamilton Branch and Big Springs for better trout action.
Changes We’re Seeing
Less visible Hex Hatch activity in some areas, but plenty of midges and other aquatic bugs still hatching all over the lake. Warm water is stressing fish more, making catch-and-release more challenging.
Predictions for Next Week
Stable weather and warm conditions should keep fishing consistent. Expect trout to stay concentrated in deeper, cooler waters on the east shore