In 1980, concerned fishermen, business people and the  Chester/Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce formed the Almanor Fishing Association. The main purpose of the Association is the enhancement and preservation of a high quality fishing resource in Lake Almanor. In addition, assuring its continual availability to everyone wishing to enjoy the sport of fishing.

In 1985 AFA established the Fish Rearing Cage Program. Over the past 30+ years the cage program has become the premier Fish Rearing program in the entire state with up to 50,000 Rainbow Trout raised and released into Almanor each year.

AFA has more than 200 members, made up of business’s, fishermen and community members. Membership dues and our Annual Family Barbecue are our only major fundraising events.  We provide periodic press releases to our members and our Annual Newsletter is distributed to members and local businesses.

Lake Almanor is a world class fishery hidden in the beauty of Plumas County. For the past 36 years AFA has played a key role in promoting and maintaining this spectacular fishery. If you would like to assist us in our efforts, please join AFA, participate in our Annual Picnic or make a donation. The continued success of our fishery depends on all of us.

                       For more information see Fish Rearing Cage Program