Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lake Almanor Fishing


ALMANOR FISHING ASSOCIATION
Current Fishing Information and Fishing Map

Current Fishing Report
May 20,2008
Big Springs - (Area 16) - Salmon, Rainbows and Browns showing now. Water temperature 57 degrees. Bait fish in 55 to 65 feet of water - anchovies and nightcrawlers best.
West Shore - (Area 6-7) - Areas 7 through 9 best fishing so far on the west shore. Trollers scoring with needlefish and speedy shiners. Browns and rainbows are hugging the bottom during the day.
Rock Jetties - (Area 7a) - Just north of 7a - good for bank fishermen mornings and late evenings.
Hamilton Branch - North East Shore - (Area 1) - Power House still the best fishing spot for rainbows and browns. Some salmon showing. 2-1/2 to 4 lb. Rainbows being caught mornings and evenings. Day Use Area now open.
Recreation Area 1 - (Area 13 & 14) - Most trollers catching rainbows and browns 2-1/2 to 4 lbs.
Recreation Area 2 - (Area 12) - Bait fishing for rainbows and browns. Jigging works best early morning.
East Shore - (Areas 2-3) - Trollers catching rainbows and browns using rapalas - 10 - 15 feet down. Nightcrawlers also catching fish.
East Shore - (Areas 3, 4 & 5) - Cardiac Cove bank fishermen scoring on browns and rainbows. Lake Almanor Smallmouth Bass -- Bass becoming very active around most points and stumps.

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