Winter is a magical time in the Northern Sierras, and Lake Almanor, being one of the few higher elevation lakes open to fishing year-round, offers anglers a phenomenal opportunity to get a crack at its population of Trophy Trout. Unlike last winter when the area, hell the whole state, was inundated with rain and snow, this year has proven to be a bit milder with plenty of nice days between the storms to get out and chase the fish.

Getting ready to net release another beautiful Brown.

  The fishing has been good as of late, recent trips have produced mostly Browns with most fish in the 3 to 4 pound range all the way up to 9.5 pounds. The fish are feeding aggressively on the pond smelt in the lake and the easily available forage is bringing out the quality fish.

​These smelt were belched up by a 4 pound brown while the hook was removed before being released. 

​Look for this winter bite to continue right on into spring. The lake is up, and the water and fish are in great shape, 2024 is looking to be another fantastic year of fishing. If you want to get in on this action, contact us today through the website or call (530) 370-1001and secure your dates. 

Time to let go of this hand full of "Sierra Gold".