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Lake Almanor Fishing Report | June 30
2025-06-30

Lake Almanor Fishing Report | June 30

Plumas County
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Lake Almanor
Rainbow trout with a few brown trout mixed in

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Mild, flat conditions with little wind; building heat trend expected
Water Temp
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Water Flow
Not specified

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Rainbow trout, with a few brown trout mixed in
Depth Range
Deeper, cooler waters offshore and along the east shore
Presentation
High-speed trolling with spoons and hardware, scented soft plastics and nightcrawlers fished slowly in tighter pockets
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
Speed spoon Trigger spoon Junior optimizer Brown Town scent trout trix minnows trout trix worms Goomba garlic tube flies
Other Techniques
Power mooching (very slow trolling around 1 mph)

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Fish are scattered all over the lake, so cover ground with fast trolling offshore for rainbows, or slow-troll soft plastics and nightcrawlers in tight pockets. Focus on cooler, deeper waters along the east shore as temperatures rise.
Changes We’re Seeing
A building heat trend is starting, which will likely push fish deeper into cooler water zones, especially on the east shore. Strong Hexagenia hatch continues, with fish feeding heavily on them.
Predictions for Next Week
The summertime bite is expected to keep rolling, with no major weather changes in the forecast.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Speed Spoon

Regular price $5.25 USD
Sale price $5.25 USD Regular price $0.00 USD

The Speed Spoon by Catch America is built for power trolling, designed to mimic the erratic movement of a wounded baitfish. At 2 ½ inches and ½ ounce, this premium spoon delivers an aggressive kick and intense vibration, making it deadly for trout, kings, and other hard-charging predators. Plated in genuine silver, copper, or 24K gold, it provides maximum flash, durability, and fish-triggering action. Troll it. Cast it. Jig it. Just don’t slow down.

Trigger Spoon

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

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.

Junior Optimizer™

Regular price $7.68 USD
Sale price $7.68 USD Regular price $5.32 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.

Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci

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

Hooking Browns just got easier.
Thanks to Bryan Roccucci's Brown Town scent, targeting Brown Trout is no longer a guessing game. Packed with premium ingredients, this scent is designed to help you hit your limit faster and more often.

Trout Trix Minnows - 5 pack

Regular price $3.85 USD
Sale price $3.85 USD Regular price $0.00 USD

The Trigger Minnow by Catch America is a lifelike soft plastic minnow designed to mimic real baitfish with fluid, natural movement in the water. Whether trolled, cast, or drifted, this thin-bodied bait produces an irresistible action that triggers aggressive strikes from trout, bass, kokanee, and more. Works great in fresh and saltwater with or without additional rigging.

Includes FIVE 2.75-inch plastic minnows

Thin, flexible body mimics real forage
Pairs perfectly with an Action Disc for erratic movement
Excellent scent retention for prolonged effectiveness
Can be used for trolling, casting, or drifting
Available in five trout-teasing colors