 Lake Almanor Fishing Report 11/25/25 Mild fall conditions continue to dominate the days, providing excellent weather for fishing. Traffic on the lake is lite. The water level remains virtually unchanged with very little fluctuation and currently sits at 4483.5 or about 10.5 feet below full pool. Flows on all the lake’s tributaries are at seasonal norms. Water temperature is now running in the high 40’s to 50 degrees and trending down. The trout are spread throughout the entire lake feeding on the pond smelt population. Much of the fishing focus has been on the east shore as well as both sides of the peninsula. Some pockets of fish on the west shore have been providing action as well. As in weeks past, and really throughout the year, trout have been caught on a wide variety of offerings recently for the trollers. Slow trolled worms, plastics and trolling flies are all solid choices especially in baitfish patterns. Fast trolled spoons in bright as well as bait fish patterns have also produced fish over the course of the last week. The cooler water temps have opened up the entire water column to the fish which now can be caught at all depths from the surface down to 25 feet. The catch is a mixed bag of Rainbows and Browns ranging from small to very large. Smaller aggressive Rainbows provide almost constant action at times and will need to be picked through to get the nicer fish. Remember to release these smaller guys responsibly, they are future big fish. Bait fishermen have been netting a few, fish mostly Rainbows, at several locations along the west shore from Prattville to Canyon Dam. Inflated crawlers and mice tails scented with garlic are the “go to” for the experienced. Again, the cooler water temps have the fish moving in close. Fly anglers suspending flies under indicators as well as stripping pond smelt imitating flies on sinking lines are continuing to hook fish focused on the forage minnows. Canyon Dam boat ramp is open and should continue to be available throughout the winter subject to access being blocked by snowfall. The USFS west shore ramp north of Prattville, as of today, is currently open but look for this dock to be pulled and ramp to be closed at any time. The forecast looks good with a small weather system scheduled to move in over the weekend. As always, keep an eye to the weather and be prepared for changing conditions. AFA wishes you, your friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving.
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 Brian A. shows off a beautiful Almanor Rainbow. With only a few exceptions, mild conditions dominate the days, providing excellent weather for fall fishing. Traffic on the lake is lite. The water level has basically stalled, with very little fluctuation over the last week and currently sits at 4483.2 or about 10.5 feet below full pool. Flows on all the lake’s tributaries are at seasonal norms. Water temperature is now holding in the low 50’s and trending down. The trout are spread throughout the entire lake feeding on the pond smelt population. Much of the fishing focus has been on the east shore as well as both sides of the peninsula. Some pockets of fish on the west shore have been providing action as well. Trout have been caught on a wide variety of offerings recently for the trollers. Slow trolled worms, plastics and trolling flies, along with fast trolled spoons in bright as well as bait fish patterns have all produced fish over the course of the last week. The cooler water temps have opened up the entire water column to the fish which now can be caught at all depths from the surface down, 10 to 25 feet. Recent reports mark the 17-22 foot level as productive for quality fish. The catch is a mixed bag of Rainbows and Browns. Smaller aggressive Rainbows have moved into some areas and will need to be picked through to get the nicer fish. Remember to release these smaller guys responsibly, they are future big fish.  Brian A. took advantage of the great fall Almanor bite and landed some great fish including this specimen. Bait fishermen have been netting a few fish at several locations of the west shore. Again, the cooler water temps have the fish moving in close. Fly anglers suspending flies under indicators as well as stripping pond smelt imitating flies on sinking lines are tempting the fish focused on the forage minnows, and with the fish moving shallower, they are easier targets for the fly crowd. Canyon Dam boat ramp is open and should continue to be available throughout the winter subject to access being blocked by snowfall. The USFS west shore ramp north of Prattville, as of today, is currently open but look for this dock to be pulled and ramp to be closed at any time. As always, keep an eye to the weather and be prepared for changing conditions. The Almanor Fishing Association would like to extend a thank you and best wishes to all veterans on this Veterans Day.
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