Fishing near June Lake, CA?

[R Krizman]

I get the chance to spend a long weekend up at June Lake, near Mammoth Lakes on
the eastern Sierra. Any tips on where to fish this time of year? Any
agreement on what's the best local fly shop to drop in on?

Thanks,
-R

[Bill Mason]

"R Krizman" > wrote in message
...
> I get the chance to spend a long weekend up at June Lake, near Mammoth
Lakes on
> the eastern Sierra. Any tips on where to fish this time of year? Any
> agreement on what's the best local fly shop to drop in on?

www.thetroutfitter.com in the town of Mammoth Lakes and www.brocksflyfish a
few miles south in Bishop. Both have online fishing reports and staffs that
I've found to be helpful and knowledgeable. Without giving away any
secrets, a few waters you might want to consider (assuming that you're
flyfishing) are Rush Creek in the June Lake loop, Hot Creek and the Upper
Owens in the vicinity of Mammoth Lakes, and the Owens Gorge and wild trout
section closer to Bishop. Are lakes your thing? Convict has been turning
out some big stockers in the 3-5 pound range. The majority of the fishing
at Convict is by bait dunkers, but I've heard that the new owners of the
lodge want to steer things much more toward flyfishing. Have a good time
wherever you decide to go!

Cheers,
Bill

[Ernie]

I have seen a lot of scenery in the Sierras, but June Lake
loop is one of the best. Enter the south entrance and park in the vista
parking lot. I guarantee it will be something you never forget.
Ernie

"R Krizman" > wrote in message
...
> I get the chance to spend a long weekend up at June Lake, near Mammoth
Lakes on
> the eastern Sierra. Any tips on where to fish this time of year? Any
> agreement on what's the best local fly shop to drop in on?
>
> Thanks,
> -R

[Wes Chormicle]

I lived in June Lake (Pop. 600) for a number of years... Plenty of choices
to consider..

If you're looking for the chance to tie into something BIG, then go down to
Crowley Lake and tube around out in McGee bay.

Rush Creek between Grant and Silver lake is nice, but I don't know how the
water is this year.

East folk of the Walker east of Bridgeport is always good and has some VERY
nice Brown trout.

The Owens river above Crowley is also one of the best areas (and my
favorite)

Check with the local shops in Mammoth and ask for a guide named Tom April or
Bob Waggoner and tell him Wes sent you...

Good luck


"R Krizman" > wrote in message
...
> I get the chance to spend a long weekend up at June Lake, near Mammoth
Lakes on
> the eastern Sierra. Any tips on where to fish this time of year? Any
> agreement on what's the best local fly shop to drop in on?
>
> Thanks,
> -R

[R Krizman]

Thanks, guys.

Yes, I'll be flyfishing and prefer streams to lakes. We're staying at the
Double Eagle resort (birthday present from my wife, who likes spas), which
comes highly recommended from Clearwater house. Any experience with their
fishing "program"? I want my wife to get into this as well, so I'm hoping we
can find some places (and a guide) that are good for a beginner but still
enjoyable for a seasoned intemediate such as meself.

thanks again, I'll check out all the links.

-R