Hamilton Branch, North Fork of the Feather are still off color from rain the week prior. Clarity is fair to poor, about 7 feet. Water surface temps have dipped to 39 degrees, and other than that not much else has changed.

Sonar shows fish all over the depth range... lots of marks from 20 feet down, however there's lots of fish cruising the top water. As stated last week, I would expect the best/clearest water to be at Lake Cove, south to the Dam, and Prattville to the USFS ramp. Darker water calls for the use of attractors like flashers, or dodgers to help fish take notice. Rainbows to 3.5 pounds and a few browns over 3 pounds reported from a couple of locals who have been working the shallows around Lake cove. Bait fishing and jigging can also be effective. Prattville Towers, Geritol Cove, Rec. 2, Skinny Dip Beach, all are worth a look in December. Canyon Dam ramp is the only public ramp accessing Lake Almanor. Private ramps @ Rec. 1 & 2 are open. Rec. 2 is subject to ice. Doug Neal: (530) 258-6732 http://www.almanorfishingadventures.com