Chico is also a good stop over or departure point on the way to the blue ribbon trout streams of Northern California such as the Lower and Upper Sac Rivers, the Pit River, Hat and Fall Rivers, the McCloud River, the Trinity River, and many more quality flyfishing destinations. Come visit us at our new store before you head out fishing. Chico store is located at 167 East Third St, in downtown Chico. Open 7 days. Comments Lake Almanor Normal clarity, high 40s F, lake level is low.
Fishing is fair.
Best fishing is during low light conditions. Fish an intermediate or type II full sinking line. Use a woolly bugger or leech pattern with a beadhead dropper. Good access with patches of snow along the shoreline. Indicator nymphing with caddis pupa is catching the most steelhead.