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.

Lake Almanor Country Club

One of the popular areas to live in the Lake Almanor area is the Lake Almanor Country Club (LACC). Commonly called "The Peninsula" because of its shape, it's home to about 1200 residences. A good portion of these homes are vacation-2nd homes. It is a gated community, has security, and a home owner's association costing $1039 for 2008.



Amenities include a 9 hole golf course costing $26 for members, $34 for guests, and $38 for non-guests. There are tennis courts, two boat launching facilities, a swimming area, and a park with barbecue pits and picnic tables. There is an amphitheater at the park where summer concerts are held.



There are several lake front homes that rim the peninsula. Prices for lake front homes range from $950,000 to $2,000,000 or higher. Many come with docks allowing easy access for boating or fishing. Prices in LACC generally range from $300's to $900's. Many homes have lake views.

LACC being a relatively small area allows everyone to get to any activity in less than 10 minutes.

Marc Vieira

http://www.lakealmanorproperties.com/

Mountain Biking, Kayaking & Fishing at Round Valley Reservoir

Looking for a quiet but easy to reach location for some wonderful biking or water activities? Then you will enjoy a visit to Round Valley Reservoir. Located a few miles from Greenville, Ca. this small lake is surrounded by large pines at an elevation of 4600 feet. Boating is permitted for motors 7.5 horsepower or less. Swimming, jet skiing, and water skiing are not permitted. The shoreline is less than two miles and makes for great paddling in a kayak. I've ridden my mountain bike around the perimeter. There is a packed dirt forest road around the lake. It is level, scenic, and, hard to get lost. This lake is for warm water fish species. Fish found within the lake are Bluegill, Large Mouth Bass, and Bullhead Catfish.

There is a Forest Service picnic area with tables and restrooms on the northeast side of the lake.

Directions: Greenville is located on Highway 89 between Chester and Quincy. If you approach Greenville from the south, turn left on Hideaway Road which changes into Round Valley Road. If you approach Greenville from the north, turn right onto Main St. When the road forks, stay to the left. Turn Right on Round Valley Road. Whichever way you come, it's about 4 miles from Highway 89 to reach the lake. It is a paved road to the lake. The lake is open all year. But, in winter there is lots of snow and most likely it becomes inaccessible for the winter months.

Marc Vieira
Bailey Creek Properties
http://www.lakealmanorproperties.com/

Marc Vieira--Bailey Creek Properties Realtor

My wife and I moved to Lake Almanor because we love living in an area as beautiful as Lake Tahoe but without the congestion and high cost of living.

My journey to Lake Almanor was based upon my life long desire to live in the mountains. Because I needed to eat on a regular basis, after graduating from law school at USF in 1974, I gravitated to a more populated area and moved to Napa. I was a prosecuting attorney for 10 years with the Napa DA's office trying hundreds of cases from DUIs to serious felonies. Then in 1986 I was fortunate to become appointed as Napa Municipal Court's first Court Commissioner. I mostly presided over criminal cases, but did small claims and traffic court. I retired as a Superior Court Commissioner in 2000.

I'm sure several of my friends questioned my leaving at a young age. Many believing I would be bored. We moved to Nevada City thinking this would be our ideal retirement area. While enjoying many facets of the area, it wasn't until we visited Lake Almanor in 2002 that I realized this was exactly the kind of area that was for me. Luckily I had a wife who also enjoyed the outdoors and was willing to make another move. In 2004 we built a home and moved in just before Thanksgiving.

In 2002 I obtained my real estate license because it was a way to utilize my background and experience in the law, still give me flexible hours to enjoy my free time, and to keep my mind active.

Our home was built in the Bailey Creek Development. It seemed natural to work for the Bailey Creek Properties Real Estate office. It has turned out to be a wonderful situation as I thoroughly enjoy everyone associated with the office and all the clients I've had the privilege to work for.

Without the crowds and everything within a short distance we have our choice of several lakes to kayak in (or fish), mountains to hike, mountain bike, snow shoe and cross-country ski, and of course the three beautiful golf courses surrounding Lake Almanor. Lake Almanor is fairly warm in summer with water temperatures around 70 degrees. You can tell by the list of activities that we do get snow in the winter. Every winter is different, but typically, by early April the snow is disappearing quickly. Then comes the summer where temperatures average mid 40's in the morning to mid 80's in the afternoon. No humidity and hardly any mosquito's, at least where I live!

If you are interested in seeing what real estate in the form of homes or lots that are available, you can look at my web-site http://www.lakealmanorproperties.com/ or should you have any questions, you can contact me at marc@baileycreek.com.

Downhill Skiing, Ice Fishing, Hunting

Again, today's information is provided by the Plumas County Visitor's guide. They have a wonderful website at http://www.plumascounty.org/ that you can find a huge amount of information on our area.

DOWNHILL SKIING
Stover Mountain is not open for the 2008 season. Stover Mountain Ski Area near Chester offers eight runs ranging from advanced to beginner, accessed by rope tow. Base elevation is 5,100 feet, and the runs are approximately 800 feet long. Open Saturdays and Sundays, snowboarders welcome. Rates are $10 per day for all ages. Ski and snowboard lessons available upon request. Opening date varies. Contact: 530–258-3987 or stovermountain@aol.com.

ICE FISHING
There are several lakes in the immediate vicinity for the less strenuous but just as exciting sport of ice fishing. Just check with the forest service or any fisherman.

HUNTING
Winter is also waterfowl hunting season. The Indian Valley area is renowned for the number of waterfowl that winter there. The Key Brand Angus Pheasant Club offers pheasant hunting from September 1 to May 1. Contact them at (530) 284-6944.