Lake Almanor’s surface temp has cooled to around 65°F. Trout are holding at 30-45 feet, with fish found along the east shore in bait-heavy areas like Big Springs and Hamilton Branch. Slow-trolled worms, plastics, and speedy shiners are hooking rainbows, browns, and a few salmon. Anglers report the bite is slower, and the fall action hasn’t fully picked up. This week should see a drop in temperatures, driving trout closer to the surface and igniting the fall feeding frenzy anglers are hoping for.