Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guideLake Almanor fishing
Lake Almanor fishing lists Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- Not in these reports
- Plants on record
- 0
- Species recorded
- 3
- Elevation
- 4,497.9 ft
Fish at Lake Almanor
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Chinook Salmon Confirmed present 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideLake Almanor on the agency's stocking plan
California Department of Fish and Wildlife lists Lake Almanor on its stocking plans. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: September 28, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: October 5, 2025 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: January 25, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: February 1, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: March 29, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: April 5, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: April 19, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: May 3, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: May 24, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
| Scheduled: May 31, 2026 (agency plan) | Mixed Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Chester, CA
- Facilities
- camping
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Lake Almanor
Nearest lakes
No other lakes on record in California yet.
Common questions
What fish are at Lake Almanor?
Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
How do you get on Lake Almanor?
The nearest town is Chester, CA. Facilities include camping.