Recent afternoon rains have prevented Almanor from warming up much, reported Doug Neal of Almanor Fishing Adventures. "Cloudy mornings have the bite starting later and going on longer", said Neal. "We have been netting bigger browns later in the morning by downrigging about 8 to 10 feet above the bottom, and trolling from Rec 1 to the A-frame.

"Salmon from 12 to 18 inches are all over the east half of the lake. A few bigger salmon over 20 inches are biting on anchovy tails on anchor at Big Springs and the Snag."

Neal tipped, "Several browns over five pounds, rainbows over three pounds, and a few salmon have been whacking red/gold Speedy Shiners in one-eighth or one-quarter ounce sizes."