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Updated February 24, 2026

LAKE ALMANOR — Two feet of snow fell at lake level, and few boats have been on the water since last week’s storms. Prior to the storms, the trout are spread out feeding on pond smelt, and the peninsula was the top location for trollers pulling flies or Rapalas on a fast presentation. Most trout are holding from 10 to 20 feet in depth. Shore anglers were finding the best action in the coves on the west shore with nightcrawlers or Berkley Mice Tails. The Canyon Dam boat ramp is open with the dock installed, and it should continue to be available throughout the winter subject to access being blocked by snowfall.  The lake held at 72 percent.

LAKE AMADOR — 800 pounds of cutbows, blues, and Amagolds were released on the February 12 including 25 tagged fish for the annual Lake Amador Trout Derby. With the heavily stained water, bank anglers have the upper hand with white crappie jigs on a bubble, Power Bait, nightcrawlers, or spoons from the dam/spillway area. Big fish over 11 pounds have been landed with some finding five-fish limits weighing over 30 pounds. Trolling is on hold for several days until the water clears. Boats can be launched with a simple inspection, but they must be clean, drained, and dry with plug out. Guides fishing in the Delta are now restricted from the lake. No live bait that requires water to survive such as minnows will be allowed in.

LAKE BERRYESSA — The lake is muddy in the northern section around the inlets of Putah and Pope Creeks, and the trout bite has slowed down considerably in the stained water. Nate Kelsch of Big Nate’s Guide Service scouted for king salmon prior to the recent storms, and he found solid action for limits within a short period of time. Crappie fishing continues to be solid with 25-fish limits possible working submerged structure at depths to 45 feet. Bass fishing also remains excellent with spoons or plastics on the drop-shot for the deep fish. On sunny days, the larger bass are moving into the shallows in the afternoons, and largemouth bass over 7 pounds have been landed. To launch, vessels must be tagged with a 30-day quarantine or decontaminated. Information on the decontamination process is available at (707) 966-9051. An additional decontamination station is available at Gone Fishin’ Marine in Dixon – information: https://www.gfmarine.com/.  There are 6 club bass tournaments on the schedule in March.

BULLARDS BAR — It will be a few more weeks before the kokanee become a viable option for trollers, but boats targeting trout are finding good action with spoons close to the surface. Bass fishing is taking center stage with bass boats holding on every main lake point in the lake. An unconfirmed report of a 10.38-pound spotted bass was landed this week, and as Bullards is known as Lake X, it is highly possible that this occurred as secretive bass anglers are always seeking the next spotted bass record. The lake is at 82 percent.

CAMANCHE LAKE — The last trout plant took place on February 13 with 500 pounds of Mt. Lassen rainbows and 500 pounds of Lightning trout in the South Pond along with 1000 pounds at the South Shore Marina. Shore angling is decent with spoons, Power Bait, or inflated nightcrawlers in the South Pond, and there have been some impressive hauls of Lightning trout. Private boats will be allowed to launch from May 1 through October 1, but a 30-day quarantine is required with no decontamination planned. Appointments for tagging for quarantine started on February 2. Until May 1, 2026, only rental boats or those already in the marina before December 2024 will be allowed on the lake.  The lake rose slightly to 71%.

CLEAR LAKE — The channel catfish record fell this week as Vince Mack of Sacramento topped the previous lake record by 7 pounds at 44 pounds/10 ounces using a Santee-Cooper rig in deep water. Big cats were the story of the week with guides and experienced anglers loading up with numbers over 20 pounds. Snow fell in the region over the past week, and the water temperature dropped a few degrees, but big bass remain a strong possibility for those with Live Scope. Kent Simpson followed up his 13- and 10-pound largemouths as part of the 45.16-pound limit with another bass at 11.08-pounds this week. Crappie continue to drop boats and kayaks to the area around Rattlesnake, but good electronics are a must to stay on the schools. The lake will be very busy with 9 bass tournaments scheduled through the end of March.

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