The action at Lake Almanor is turning on these days, reported Doug Neal at Almanor Adventures. "Start trolling right from the Canyon Dam launch ramp" advised Neal. "Go along about 100 yards off shore, and rigged down from six feet early to 14 feet later in the morning. We are seeing fish in the two pound range; mostly browns, followed by rainbows, and the occasional king salmon. The kings have been as large as 4.3 pounds.

"Along the west shore, some great fishing is happening from the USFS ramp to Almanor West Point, and out to Airport Flats. We have been about 800 yards out, and are catching lots of feisty 1.75 to 2.5 pound rainbows.

"Good trolling lures include Luhr Jensen Needlefish in cop-car, pearl, or silver prism, along with Seps Pro Secrets. Lake level is rising, watch for floating hazards. Surface temperature is 53.4 degrees, water clarity is very good."