Plumas County · reservoir · 25,197 acres
Lake Almanor
Stocked 15× since 2025 · CDFW
Lake Almanor is a reservoir in Plumas County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 31, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
90°
54°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
91°
57°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
96°
59°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 29 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Feb 1 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jan 25 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 28 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Sep 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does Lake Almanor get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in May and September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hamilton Branch2.3 mi
- Rock Creek3.4 mi
- Bailey Creek4.2 mi
- Dry Creek4.9 mi
- Ohio Creek6.6 mi
- Jennie Creek7.1 mi
- Sheepcamp Creek6.2 mi
- Salmon Creek7.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Almanor fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Almanor?+
Lake Almanor is stocked with Trout in Plumas County, California, most recently on May 31, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Almanor get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Almanor peaks in May and September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Almanor?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Almanor?+
Lake Almanor is a reservoir in Plumas County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated May 31, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.