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September 27, 2008 Surface temp.@ 63 degrees
Water clarity : murkey, clarity about 10 ft.
Surface temps are comming down. Fish are actively after the smelt. Fishing pressure is light, only a few boats on the lake.
Bait fishing is a good way to go, but jigging has been getting lots of strikes.
Observations and reports from other boats, all are the same.. the Trolling bite is a grind at best. And the best fish have been comming to bait anglers and white jigs.
Spar Bouy: My pick of the week for quality fish. Jigging has been great , getting clean Rainbows up to 4 lbs and perfect Brown trout, all over 2 lbs and up. We got there late about 9:00 am yesterday and had 16 hits and 9 in the box before 12:00 noon.
We also got several bites on a threaded crawler just off the bottom.
A-Frame The good old A-Frame is been a good spot to drown some cricket or crawleres, Several fish over 4 lbs and under this past week. And several limits
Canyon Dam : Bait lots of bait, Trolling has been the method of choice. Several Rainbows over 3 lbs. from the Dam to the Snag and back. Dodger crawlers, flashers and Berkley power bait 2\" Smelt, rolled and rigged deep is great!
Rec. 1 : Lots of fish right outside the log boom, Browns and Rainbows, troll a dodger with a large crawler or bait fish if the troll bite is weak.
Try mealworms/cricket, crawlers,Salmon eggs. find out what they want and make the switch!
Hamilton Branch:Bait Fishing just outside the mouth has been getting Rainbows most are on the small side running 15 to 17 inches, these fish are early season plants, however there are a few over 3 lbs. in the mix too.
Take all the usual stuff, crickets, mealworms, crawlers and even power bait..jig if fish are rolling.
We got several rainbows trolling UV Humdingers and gold Cripple lures 8ft. off the bottom, fast @ 3.3 mph
East Shore:no reports
Big Springs: Big Springs The spring fed cove in the back of Big Springs is drawing in Rainbows. its a good place to bank fish. pressure is lighter during the week with a couple of boats in there, but Saturday you better get in there early for the best spots, and be quite going in as these fish are easily spooked because its shallow.
Rec.2 Always a good place to fish during the fall season, Anywhere outside the log boom. Try Jigging white or yellow jigs.
Crickets and mealworms together. (AKA a cricket with a woody), 3 to 5 cranks off the bottom.
We cleaned a few Brown Trout hens this week and egg developement is rather advanced. we coluld see a earlier Brown Trout spawn this year. Hens should be released when ever possible and Avoid the using the net. Always take just enough for a dinner and release some too.
This weeks fishing tip:White and yellow jigs give the best contrast in dark,deep water. Use a fast retrive. Reel in fast and work a double pump action. good luck.
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Lake Almanor rests in the beautiful Lassen National Forest at an
elevation of 4,550 feet. This huge man made lake is 13 miles
long and 6 miles wide with a surface area of 28,000 acres. There
is ample improved camping facilities located around the lake.
For those who like the comfort of home there are several private
resorts located near the lake. Almanor is a popular Northern
California summer get-away offering clear blue water, excellent
water-skiing, full service marinas and boat rentals. The lake
holds a good population of King salmon as well as bass, trout,
and catfish. For additional information contact the PG&E Land
Department at (916) 386-5164. Lassen View Resort (530) 596-3437.
Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247. PG&E Campgrounds
(916) 386-5164. USFS Campgrounds (800) 280-CAMP. Northshore
Campgrounds (530) 258-3376.
Professional
Guide, Doug Neal, has logged in more than 2000 hours fishing
this most scenic lake. Doug fishes and guides Lake Almanor
exclusively and is ready to share his knowledge and provide you
with a great day of fishing.
