Big Memorial Day crowds descended on Lake Almanor last weekend, but the bite remained good, according to Doug Neal at Almanor Fishing Adventures. "Trolling the east shore has been good from the dam to Lake Cove. Rainbows and browns are liking the dodger/crawler combo.

"Almanor West to Prattville has also been kicking out a few fish. Threaded crawlers downrigged from six to 12 feet are best. Water clarity has improved, and silver is the best lure color right now. Salmon anglers are doing very well using anchovy tails and garlic scented crawlers at Big Springs. Some anglers report up to 15 salmon per day, with the largest going six pounds."

Neal added, "The bass bite has really opened up, with any shoreline producing fish. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and olive shad-color Rapala X-Raps are the hot ticket."