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Fishing regulations at Lake Almanor, CA
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Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.
Sea Trout
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FAQ about Lake Almanor fishing
- Rainbow trout - 132 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brown trout - 85 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 125 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Vincef888 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @ashtonsweetin reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @CandyLander reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @barthabonqweqwe reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @barthabonqweqwe reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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