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Lake Almanor Fishing Report | June 23
2025-06-23

Lake Almanor Fishing Report | June 23

Plumas County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Lake Almanor
Rainbow Trout Brown Trout

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Mostly beautiful weather, but some cold, windy days due to a low-pressure system. Northeast winds caused rough conditions on parts of the lake.
Water Temp
Water Temp
Generally upper 60s °F, spiking into low 70s °F on sunny, calm days. Recently around 67 °F after a cool spell.
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Good
Water Flow
Water Flow
About three feet below full pool

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Depth Range
Offshore zones, staging in deeper water before moving shallower during the Hex hatch
Presentation
Trolling, both high-speed hardware and slow-trolling finesse techniques
Best Time
Last hour of light into darkness, particularly during the Hex hatch
Successful Lures
High-speed hardware: Optimizer Juniors, Trigger Spoons Colors: Chartreuse and gold, red, red-and-copper, Wonderbread pattern Slow-trolling finesse: Soft plastic grubs with Goomba garlic scent
Other Techniques
Slow finesse trolling with soft plastics when conditions allowed; high-speed trolling during windy conditions

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Keep an eye on the weather. If it’s calm, try slow finesse trolling with soft plastics scented with garlic, especially near areas seeing Hex hatch activity. During windy conditions, switch to high-speed trolling with brightly colored hardware. Watch for Hex hatch shucks on the surface in the mornings to gauge hatch intensity from the night before.
Changes We’re Seeing
A significant Hex hatch is underway, drawing fish to specific west shore zones from Canyon Dam up to Almanor West. Cooler temps and wind have softened the bite on certain days, but conditions are overall still solid.
Predictions for Next Week
As weather stabilizes and summer patterns strengthen, expect fishing to improve. The Hex hatch will continue to drive trout activity, so fishing should rebound quickly after this little weather bump.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Trout Trix Minnows Kit - 25 pack

Regular price $11.25 USD
Sale price $11.25 USD Regular price $15.00 USD

The Trix Minnow Kit by Catch America features lifelike, soft plastic minnows designed to mimic real baitfish. Perfect for trout trolling in fresh and saltwater, these thin-bodied lures deliver irresistible action when paired with an Action Disc, triggering aggressive strikes. Works for trout, but don’t be surprised if a lunker bass joins the catch!

Kit Includes:
25 Assorted-Color Trix Minnows (Natural Minnow, Bubble Gum, Translucent Pink, Hot Orange, Pure White)
Straight Shank J Hooks
Bobber Stops
Action Discs
Beads

Goomba Garlic by Bryan Roccucci

Regular price $7.96 USD
Sale price $7.96 USD Regular price $9.95 USD

Another standout scent from Lake Almanor expert Bryan Roccucci!
Fish can’t resist garlic—and Goomba Garlic takes that proven favorite to the next level. Crafted by Bryan himself, this powerful attractant is your secret weapon on the water. Want more bites? Grab a bottle today!

Junior Optimizer™

Regular price $6.53 USD
Sale price $6.53 USD Regular price $7.68 USD

The Junior Optimizer by Catch America is engineered for speed and precision, designed to maintain its natural action at high trolling speeds. Featuring a 24K gold-plated front and back, this 2 1/4" premium trolling spoon delivers unmatched flash and attraction for targeting aggressive fish like salmon, trout, and walleye. Push the limits—catch more fish, faster.

Trigger Spoon

Regular price $5.10 USD
Sale price $5.10 USD Regular price $5.99 USD

The Trigger Spoon by Catch America is engineered to ignite aggressive strikes from trout and landlocked salmon. Featuring a tight wobble and intense vibration, this 2 1/4-inch precision-tuned spoon mimics baitfish like threadfin shad and pond smelt. Finished with genuine silver, copper, and 24K gold plating, it delivers maximum flash, attraction, and durability.

Trout Trix Grubs Kit - 25 pack

Regular price $11.25 USD
Sale price $11.25 USD Regular price $15.00 USD

Looking for a high-action trout bait that delivers intense vibration, lifelike swimming motion, and a soft, natural feel? The Trout Trix Grub Kit by Catch America is designed to do just that! With its offset tail, this 3-inch soft plastic grub mimics the roll of an injured baitfish, triggering aggressive strikes. Add a wiggle disc for even more erratic, unpredictable movement that trout can't resist.

Kit Includes:
25 Assorted-Color Trout Trix Grubs (Glow White, Blue, Intense Reds, Pinks & More)
Straight Shank J Hooks
Bobber Stops
Action Discs
Beads