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Lake Almanor Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Fall trout are biting at Lake Almanor, holding 32 to 45 feet on the lake's pond smelt. Match the hatch with a scaled-down Trix Minnow scented with Brown Town, or cover water fast with a Trigger Spoon or Junior Optimizer. Best bite runs late morning through early afternoon. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Fall trout action keeps rolling, with a great grade of mixed browns and rainbows, lately leaning more rainbow. Capt. Bryan Roccucci reports exceptional fishing in mild, flat conditions. Water sits around 67 degrees and the lake is about 10 feet from maximum pool on a slow fall drawdown. What depth are the trout holding at Lake Almanor?Run your gear 32 to 42 feet down, sometimes as deep as 45 feet. That low 30s to low 40s band is holding fish for both the slow and the high-speed programs. The bite really takes off from late morning through early afternoon rather than first thing. What lures and colors are working at Lake Almanor?For the slow program, run Trix Minnows cut down to match the pond smelt and scented with Brown Town scent. For fast trolling, pull Trigger Spoons and Junior Optimizers in darker greens or a baitfish rainbow pattern, also scented with Brown Town. How is Bryan rigging and presenting at Lake Almanor?It has been dealer's choice. Slow-troll a size-matched Trix Minnow on Brown Town, or high-speed troll spoons to cover water. The water has some cloud, so adding Brown Town scent helps fish track the lure down. A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan expects the exciting fall bite to keep going as the smelt-focused feed continues. Fish are healthy and the mix of browns and rainbows stays strong. Water clarity is a little cloudy but not bad. Exact water temperature trend beyond the 67 degree reading was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): These fish are focused heavily on the lake's pond smelt population. The Trout Trix Minnows, we're cutting those down size appropriate, matching the hatch, scenting them up with the Brown Town scent, and running them down anywhere from the low 30s to low 40s. High-speed trolling is an option too, running Trigger Spoons and Junior Optimizers. Lake Almanor September 22, 2025 FAQ What depth are Lake Almanor trout holding in late September?Fish are running 32 to 42 feet down, up to about 45 feet, in the low 30s to low 40s range for both slow and fast trolling. What is the best lure for Lake Almanor trout right now?A size-matched Trix Minnow scented with Brown Town for the slow program, or Trigger Spoons and Junior Optimizers for high-speed trolling. What time of day is the Lake Almanor bite best?Late morning through early afternoon has been the prime window. Mornings pick up a few fish, but the bite really turns on later. What are the trout feeding on at Lake Almanor?They are keyed heavily on the lake's pond smelt, which is why matching the hatch with smelt-sized baits works. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?About 67 degrees in the mornings, rising slightly under sunny, flat conditions. Who guides Lake Almanor for Catch America?Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Junior Optimizer Spoon Trix Minnows Brown Town Scent Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain on Eagle Lake and Lake Almanor. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Eagle Lake is starting its fall run in late September 2025. The lake level is up slightly over last year, allowing safe launching from the south-end Marina ramp. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed fish from 7 to 15 feet deep while working water 15 to 45 feet, with the trout feeding on tui chub. Brighter colors and orange, especially a Jay Fair Special, produced best on overcast days. How is Eagle Lake fishing right now?Fall is just kicking off. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed all his fish from 7 feet on the shallow side to 15 feet deep, while working water 15 to 45 feet. The fish are holding over that deeper water, waiting for cooler temperatures to push them into the shallows. How deep are Eagle Lake trout holding?Not deep. The fish came from 7 to 15 feet, even though Bryan worked water 15 to 45 feet, sometimes over 40 to 45 feet, picking up a few on turns. As fall sets in and temperatures cool, expect more fish to move shallow. What are Eagle Lake trout feeding on?Mainly tui chub, which is standard for this time of year, plus lots of minnows in the lake. Match that forage with minnow-imitating patterns. Bryan's best producer had a darker brown tail with marabou and an iridescent flash mimicking those baitfish. What colors work at Eagle Lake in fall?Brighter colors and orange produced on overcast, dark-sky days. Bryan got a few fish on orange and the Jay Fair All Around Best, but by far his best producer was the Jay Fair Special with its brown marabou tail and iridescent body. What is the Eagle Lake water level and outlook?The lake level is up slightly over last year, and the big rock near the Marina low-water ramp is still underwater, so launching is safe. Bryan expects full-blown fall mode by mid-October as the water cools. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): All the fish we hooked and landed came from 7 feet on the shallow side, with the deepest being 15 feet. These fish are still out over the open water. We were working water anywhere from 15 to 30 feet, sometimes even out over 40 and 45 feet of water. The fish seem to be feeding mainly on the tui chub still. Eagle Lake September 22, 2025 FAQ What is the Eagle Lake water level in September 2025?Up slightly over last year, with the big rock near the Marina ramp still underwater, allowing safe launching. How deep are Eagle Lake trout in late September?Fish were caught from 7 to 15 feet while holding over 15 to 45 feet of water. What are Eagle Lake trout eating?Mainly tui chub, along with lots of minnows in the lake. What colors work at Eagle Lake right now?Brighter colors and orange on overcast days, with the Jay Fair Special the top producer. When will Eagle Lake fish move shallow?Bryan expects full fall mode by mid-October as water temperatures cool. Can you launch a boat at Eagle Lake now?Yes. The south-end Marina low-water ramp is usable, and Bryan launched a good-size boat without issue. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | September 15, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake and is a Catch America captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing well in mid-September 2025 with fall in the air and the water at 66 degrees. Capt. Bryan Roccucci finds trout in the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range feeding on pond smelt. Run Trout Trix Minnows slow at 1.2 mph or rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons fast at 2.8 to 3.2 mph, both scented with Brown Town. How is the fishing at Lake Almanor right now?Good and cooperative. Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service reports a fun week under mostly flat, mild conditions in mid-September 2025. Fall is in the air, the water keeps cooling, and the fish are still spread throughout the entire lake feeding well on pond smelt. What depth are the fish holding at Lake Almanor?In the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range. Bryan targets that band for both his slow and fast presentations. The fish are keyed on the lake's pond smelt population, so he matches that forage. Water temperature is 66 degrees, down about 2 degrees from a week ago. What lures and speeds work at Lake Almanor?Two ways. Run slow at 1.2 mph pulling Trout Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town Scent, or run the fast hardware, rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons, at 2.8 to 3.2 mph in the 35 to 40 foot range. Bryan scents both. Why does Bryan use Brown Town Scent at Almanor?Match the hatch. The fish are feeding on minnows, and Brown Town Scent is made from a minnow base. Bryan, a big believer in scent from his fly fishing roots, says if you want to look like a minnow, smell like a minnow. He scents both his slow minnows and his spoons. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We continue to target fish in the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range. These fish are feeding primarily on the lake's pond smelt population. If we're running slow, we're pulling the Trout Trix Minnows, setting them up with Brown Town Scent, running them slow, 1.2 miles an hour. The other option is to run the fast gear. The rainbow pattern Trigger Spoons continue to get whacked, fish down in that 35 to 40 foot range, pulling those 2.8 to 3.2 miles an hour. Lake Almanor September 15, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Lake Almanor in September 2025?Rainbow trout feeding on pond smelt, per Capt. Bryan Roccucci. What depth are Lake Almanor fish holding?In the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range, with spoons fished at 35 to 40 feet. What trolling speed works for Trout Trix Minnows at Almanor?Slow, about 1.2 miles per hour, with Brown Town Scent. What trolling speed works for Trigger Spoons at Almanor?Fast, 2.8 to 3.2 miles per hour, in the rainbow pattern. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?About 66 degrees, down roughly 2 degrees from a week earlier. Why use Brown Town Scent at Lake Almanor?Its minnow base matches the pond smelt the trout are feeding on. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Trigger Spoon 2.25 inch Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | September 8, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing its best late-summer bite in years in early September 2025, with the water at 68.8 degrees and fish scattered lake-wide on pond smelt. Target 30 to 45 feet, with the high 30s to low 40s the sweet spot. Run fast with Trigger Spoons when fish are spread out, then slow down with pearl Trix Minnows and Brown Town scent when they tighten up. How is Lake Almanor fishing right now?Excellent. Capt. Bryan Roccucci calls it the best late-summer bite in recent memory. The water dropped to 68.8 degrees, below 70, and the fish are scattered all over the lake, aggressively feeding on the pond smelt population. How deep are Lake Almanor trout holding?The bulk of the actively feeding fish are running 30 to 45 feet, with the high 30s and low 40s the prime target. That is where Bryan sets most of his gear. Match your Trigger Spoons and minnows to that band. What lures work at Lake Almanor?When fish are spread out, Bryan fishes fast and the Trigger Spoons have been getting killed. When he finds a tight pocket of fish, he slows down and runs pearl Trix Minnows set up with Brown Town scent to look and smell like a pond smelt. How do you match the pond smelt bite?These fish are keyed on pond smelt, so imitate a minnow. Bryan runs pearl Trix Minnows and scents them with Brown Town so they smell like a minnow too. Change locations often, since he has been moving nearly every day to stay on active fish. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan does not expect this late-summer bite to give up and sees it rolling right into fall. A little unsettled weather means playing the wind, but conditions are great. He is also starting Eagle Lake rainbow fly-trolling trips soon. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): This late summer bite just continues to impress. Best late summer bite in recent memory, for sure. We have been fishing fast when it presents itself, the Trigger Spoons have just been getting killed. The days when you find a tight pocket of fish, we are running the Trout Trix Minnows, the pearls, setting those up with the Brown Town scent. The bulk of the actively feeding fish are running 30 to 45 feet. Lake Almanor September 8, 2025 FAQ What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?68.8 degrees, dropping a couple of degrees as fall approaches. How deep are Lake Almanor trout in September?30 to 45 feet, with the high 30s to low 40s the prime zone. What are Almanor trout feeding on?Primarily the lake's pond smelt population, though some bug activity remains. What spoon works at Lake Almanor?Trigger Spoons fished fast when the fish are scattered. How do you fish tight pockets at Almanor?Slow down with pearl Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town. Will the Almanor bite continue into fall?Bryan expects it to roll right into fall without giving up. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Trix Minnows 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | September 1, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake and is a Catch America captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now The late-summer trout bite at Lake Almanor keeps rolling in early September 2025, one of the best in recent memory. Rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons fished 25 to 45 feet down, with the high 30s to low 40s the sweet spot, are producing 15 to 20 fish days. Rainbows run 2.5 to 5-plus pounds, with browns and a few king salmon mixed in. What is biting at Lake Almanor in early September?The late-summer trout bite keeps impressing Capt. Bryan Roccucci, one of the best late-season bites in recent memory. Fish are all over the lake, some days more rainbow, some more brown, usually a mix, with a few king salmon thrown in. Water clarity is great and the lake is in excellent shape. What depth are Lake Almanor trout holding?Fish are 25 to 45 feet down, with the high 30s to low 40s the clear sweet spot. Rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons fished in that band are getting killed, producing 15 to 20 fish days. Dial into that depth and stay on it for steady action. What lures are working at Lake Almanor now?Rainbow-pattern printed Trigger Spoons are the standout, fished 25 to 45 feet down. You can run fast gear or slow gear, dealer's choice, though Bryan spent most of the week on slower gear before bumping the throttle up a bit. The spoons are producing quality rainbows. How big are the Lake Almanor rainbows?Great quality. A lot of the rainbows run in the 2.5 pound class all the way up to 5 and 5-plus pounds. On the better days that adds up to 15 to 20 fish, making for a real pleasure of a bite across the lake right now. What is the outlook for Almanor and Eagle Lake?Almanor fishing is fantastic and steady even as crowds thin into fall. Bryan is also gearing up for Eagle Lake fly trolling and fly fishing trips a couple weeks out, chasing big, healthy fall rainbows, with new products coming to make fly trolling even better. A few mid-September and mid-October dates remain. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): The late-summer bite for the trout here at Lake Almanor just keeps rolling on. The rainbow pattern printed trigger spoons were just getting killed, 25 to 45 ft down with the high 30s to low 40s being the sweet spot. We're seeing 15 to 20 fish a day. A lot of those fish are rainbows in the 2.5 lb class all the way up to five-plus pounds. Lake Almanor September 1, 2025 FAQ What depth are Lake Almanor trout in early September?25 to 45 feet down, with the high 30s to low 40s the sweet spot. What is the best lure at Lake Almanor now?Rainbow-pattern printed Trigger Spoons fished in the sweet-spot depth. How many fish per day at Lake Almanor?Some days 15 to 20 fish, mostly rainbows. How big are the Almanor rainbows?From the 2.5 pound class up to 5 and 5-plus pounds. What species are biting at Lake Almanor?Mostly rainbows and browns, with a few king salmon mixed in. When does Eagle Lake fly trolling start?A couple of weeks out, targeting big, healthy fall rainbows. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | August 25, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is on fire in late August 2025 with a multi-species bite. Bryan Roccucci had browns to 7 pounds, rainbows over 4, king salmon, and Sacramento perch in a day. Slow-troll a Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town at 32 to 41 feet on the pond smelt bite, or run red and copper Optimizer Juniors at 38 to 40 feet along the east shore. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?A strong multi-species bite. Bryan Roccucci landed browns to 7 pounds, rainbows over 4 pounds, king salmon over 4 pounds, and Sacramento perch in one day, a four-species day plus the Almanor hat-trick. The late-summer bite keeps getting better. What depth are the Lake Almanor fish holding?On the slow gear, the fish are 32 to 41 feet down where they are feeding on pond smelt. On the hardware, look 38 to 40 feet along the eastern shoreline. Put the baits right where you mark fish. What lures and colors are working at Lake Almanor?Slow-troll a Trix Minnows, the Pixie Trixie ones, scented with Brown Town. For hardware, red and copper Optimizer Juniors are getting smashed. Bright reds and coppers are best, though some anglers score on blue and silver cop-car colors. How is Bryan Roccucci rigging and presenting?Two ways. Slow-troll scented Trix Minnows at 32 to 41 feet for the minnow-eating fish, or put on hardware and go faster with red and copper Optimizer Juniors at 38 to 40 feet. Match the program to the day. Trolling speed was not specified in this report. What are the conditions at Lake Almanor?Flat water with good visibility and water temps still in the low 70s despite a heat wave. The lake has only dropped about a foot in 10 days as the fall drawdown begins, and it is in fantastic shape. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We had browns to 7 lbs today, rainbows to over 4 lbs, King salmon over 4 lbs, Sacramento perch. It was a four species day plus the Almanor hat-trick. We worked the Trout Trix minnows all day. The Pixie Trixies were the ones getting bit. We're scenting up those minnows with the Brown Town bait scent, running those down anywhere from 32 to 41 ft. The red and copper Optimizer Junior was just getting smashed, 38 to 40 ft down. Lake Almanor August 25, 2025 FAQ What species are biting at Lake Almanor in August 2025?Brown trout to 7 pounds, rainbows over 4, king salmon over 4, and Sacramento perch, all in one day. What depth are Lake Almanor fish holding?32 to 41 feet on slow-trolled minnows, and 38 to 40 feet on hardware. What is the best slow-troll setup at Lake Almanor?A Trix Minnow, the Pixie Trixie style, scented with Brown Town, run where fish are feeding on pond smelt. What hardware color is working at Lake Almanor?Red and copper Optimizer Juniors, with bright reds and coppers best overall. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Still in the low 70s with good visibility, despite a heat wave. Is the lake dropping at Lake Almanor?Only about a foot in the last 10 days as the fall drawdown starts. The lake is in fantastic shape. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreBucks Lake Fishing Report | August 18, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now The Bucks Lake kokanee bite is wide open, with 20 to 40 fish a day. Capt. Bryan Roccucci trolls 35 to 45 feet with a gold dodger and T-Pexes, sliding out to 55 to 60 feet mid-morning. Add Pink Tiger Uncle Larry's Hoochies behind silver blades, tipped with corn scented in tuna oil and Goomba Garlic. What is biting at Bucks Lake right now?Kokanee, and the bite is wide open. Capt. Bryan Roccucci has been taking 20 to 40 fish a day during what he calls Kokanee Fest in early August at Bucks Lake in Plumas County. The fish are still in good shape with excellent meat. What depth are the kokanee at Bucks Lake?For the last two weeks, 35 to 45 feet has produced almost every fish. When the schools get chopped up mid-morning, Bryan slides out into deeper water, 55 to 60 feet, and finds eager fish ready to bite down there as well. What lures and colors are working at Bucks Lake?A gold dodger in front of T-Pexes has been the main producer. He has also added Pink Tiger Uncle Larry's Hoochies run behind silver blades, and those are getting bit too. Corn on the hooks of both is key. How is Bryan scenting his gear at Bucks Lake?He runs corn on the hooks of both the Uncle Larry's Hoochies and the T-Pexes, scented up with tuna oil and a little Goomba Garlic to spice it up. That scent combo has been part of the daily program. What is the outlook for Bucks Lake?There are probably a couple more weeks where the fish stay in decent shape, with a little gray showing and longer noses on males. Bryan recommends the Bucks Lake kokanee bite for the rest of the month before he heads back to Lake Almanor for trophy trout. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): 35 to 45 feet for the last two weeks with some sort of gold dodger in front of the T-Pexes has been producing almost every fish. We've added in some Pink Tiger Uncle Larry's Hoochies behind silver blades. We're running the corn on the hooks, scented up with tuna oil and a little bit of the Goomba Garlic. Bucks Lake August 18, 2025 FAQ What depth are Bucks Lake kokanee holding?Mostly 35 to 45 feet, sliding out to 55 to 60 feet mid-morning when the schools break up. What is the best kokanee setup at Bucks Lake?A gold dodger ahead of a T-Pex, with corn scented in tuna oil and Goomba Garlic. What hoochie color is working at Bucks Lake?Pink Tiger Uncle Larry's Hoochies run behind silver blades. How many kokanee are anglers catching?Between 20 and 40 fish a day during the early August bite. How long will the Bucks Lake kokanee bite last?Probably a couple more weeks, with fish in decent shape through the rest of the month. Who guides Bucks Lake for Catch America?Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Uncle Larry's Hoochies Goomba Garlic Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | August 4, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor trout are keyed on pond smelt in early August 2025, holding 30 to 45 feet on the downriggers along the east basin. Match the hatch with soft plastic Trout Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town. Browns pushed close to 10 pounds and rainbows topped 6. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Rainbow and brown trout are feeding hard on pond smelt across the east basin and the eastern side of the peninsula. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed browns just short of 10 pounds and rainbows over 6 pounds this week, with 4 and 5 pound fish not uncommon.What depth are the trout holding at Lake Almanor?Run your baits on downriggers from 30 to 45 feet, adjusting to the water you are fishing. The trout are chasing pond smelt in that band, so get down into the cooler water where the fish and the bait are stacked together.What lures are working at Lake Almanor in August?Match the hatch with minnow imitations. Bryan is running soft plastic grubs and Trout Trix Minnows scented with a minnow-based Brown Town scent to push scent through the water column. Specific colors were not called out in this report.How is Bryan rigging and presenting at Lake Almanor?Slow-troll minnow-imitating soft plastics on downriggers set 30 to 45 feet down, right where the smelt-eating trout are holding. Scent everything with Brown Town for extra draw. These are minnow-eating fish, so give them minnow-imitating presentations and keep them in the strike zone.What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan expects the summertime bite to continue through August as the trout keep hunting deeper, cooler water while waiting for the fall cool-down. Water temps are in the low 70s, around 71 degrees, with calm mornings and occasional afternoon breezes or thundershowers.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We're running a lot of soft plastics, both soft plastic grubs and the Trout Trix minnows. We're scenting those up with a minnow-based scent called Brown Town. Running those baits down on the downriggers anywhere from about 30 to about 45 feet right now. This week, we've seen browns to just short of 10 pounds and rainbows over 6 pounds.Lake Almanor August 4, 2025 FAQWhat depth should I fish at Lake Almanor in August?Downriggers from 30 to 45 feet, matching the depth to the water you are fishing and the pond smelt schools the trout are chasing.What are the trout eating at Lake Almanor?Large schools of pond smelt. Match the hatch with minnow-imitating soft plastics like grubs and Trout Trix Minnows.How big are the trout at Lake Almanor right now?Browns to just short of 10 pounds (a 9.5 pound fish) and rainbows over 6 pounds, with 4 and 5 pound fish common.What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Surface temps are in the low 70s, about 71 degrees, with a warming trend, calm mornings, and afternoon breezes.What scent works for Lake Almanor trout?A minnow-based scent. Bryan uses Brown Town to put scent in the water for the smelt-eating trout to follow.Where are the fish holding on Lake Almanor?In the east basin, along the east shore, and the eastern side of the peninsula where the pond smelt are schooling.Who guides Lake Almanor for Catch America?Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - Trout Soft Bait - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Capt. Bryan's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | July 28, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing well in late July 2025 as trout switch onto pond smelt. Bryan Roccucci slow-trolls Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town, catching rainbows and browns from 2 up to just short of 10 pounds, with lots of 4s and 5s. Mornings are calm, water is about 70 degrees with 20 feet of visibility, and a fading hex hatch still has a few fish looking up. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Quality rainbows and browns, ranging from 2 pounds up to just short of 10, with lots of 4s and 5s. Bryan Roccucci is mainly targeting minnow-eating fish that have switched over to the lake's pond smelt, and it is making for happy customers. What lures are working at Lake Almanor?Soft plastics on the slow troll. Bryan Roccucci runs Trix Minnows and grubs, both scented with Brown Town, a minnow-based scent. That match-the-forage program is producing spectacular results on the pond smelt bite. How is Bryan Roccucci presenting at Lake Almanor?Slow trolling scented soft plastics to fish keyed on pond smelt. He spent one day on fish still feeding on the remnants of the hex hatch, which can be caught at any level from the bottom to the surface. Specific trolling depth was not specified in this report. Is the hex hatch still going at Lake Almanor?Barely. There are still 10 to 15 hex flies popping up in the mornings, and the fish know it, rooting out the larva. Most of the action, though, has shifted to the minnow-eating fish on soft plastics. What are the conditions at Lake Almanor?Stable, with good visibility around 20 feet and water cooling slightly to about 70 degrees. Mornings are mostly flat and calm, though afternoon thunderstorms and wind have been rolling through. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Most of my time this week has been spent targeting those minnow-eating fish. That means slow trolling. We're running a lot of soft plastics: Trout Trix Minnows scented up with Brown Town, and grubs, same thing, scented up with that minnow-base scent. We're seeing some pretty spectacular results, catching quality fish, rainbows and browns, ranging anywhere from 2 all the way up to just short of 10 pounds. Lake Almanor July 28, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Lake Almanor in late July 2025?Rainbows and browns from 2 pounds up to just short of 10, with lots of 4s and 5s, per Bryan Roccucci. What are the Lake Almanor fish eating?They have switched over to the lake's pond smelt, so minnow imitations are producing. What is the best setup at Lake Almanor right now?Slow-trolled Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town. Is the hex hatch still on at Lake Almanor?It is fading, with only 10 to 15 hex flies in the mornings, though a few fish are still on the bugs. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?About 70 degrees, cooled a couple of degrees from the prior week, with 20 feet of visibility. What is the depth for Lake Almanor trout?A specific trolling depth was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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