Of the mono county lakes from crowley to lundy, only convict lake had a. The convict lake derby begins at sunrise april 30 and continues until 3 p. Eastern sierra, eastern sierra fishing report, june lake. Convict lake fish report mammoth lakes, ca mono county. This fishing report is brought to you by the trout fly and the troutfitter, convict lake resort, kittredge sports and sierra drifters. Some of the mono county streams and lakes regularly stocked throughout the fishing season include rock creek, rock creek lake, convict lake. Lundy lake is extremely low and there will be no access for boat launching. A convict creek, including side channels and meanders, in the u c study. This list of events was built by the mono county tourism group.
All lakes below 7,500 feet in elevation and free of ice will be open. We will continue to stock the lake with trophy size trout throughout the season, be sure to follow us on facebook to see daily photos. Bluegill eastern sierra fishing map inyo and mono counties. Fishing report for october 18, 2014 convict lake resort. The season began with record flows from a deep winter snowpack, and only now are things reaching peak conditions as lakes and streams resemble traditional opening day conditions instead of midsummer gasps. Wheelchair accessible places to go and things to do in the. The water is so clear you can easily see 30 feet deep. It is known for its fishing and the dramatic mountains including mount morrison that surround the lake. March 1 marks the opener of the southern sierra trout season. Fishing season runs from the last saturday in april through november 15. Mono county gearing up for fishing season sierra wave. Fishmas returns to eastern sierras on april 29 fishrapnews.
Nestled in the aspens of convict canyon, below the towering peak of mount morrison and adjacent to a 170 acre crystal clear lake, convict lake resort provides the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, family vacation, special occasion, stop on your annual road trip or base camp for your favorite eastern sierra adventure. Convict lake, situated 36 miles north of bishop on us highway 395, is highly regarded as a. Fishmas opening day of trout season in the eastern sierra were not greeted. That has shifted demand to the lowerelevation fishing lakes, such as crowley and convict lakes, loe said. It is currently in the 50s here and the nighttime temperatures are in the low to mid 20s. Alphabetical list of waters with special fishing regulations. Fishing the next day at silver lake, he said he hadnt heard any good. The lake is a reservoir for storing the eastern high sierra snow and rain water.
This reports catch of the week was the largest fish caught from convict lake that was checked in at the general store. But the wet winter has yet to deliver a dream fishing season. Unfortunately, fishing season is coming to an end on the 15th. There is also a general store, boat equipment rentals, bait shop and restaurant. Bona fide trout fishing season is the last saturday in april through november 15 every year.
Wrapping up my editing and uploading 2017, what a way to finish the california trout season and head into the 2017 2018 southern california trout season. Convict lake fishing report even though the weather wasnt the best this. The fishing season starts the last saturday of april and ends on november 15. Convict lake is one of the prettiest, most accessible lakes in eastern california. Hiking the convict lake trail 2017 shoot the planet. That has shifted demand to the lower elevation fishing lakes, such as crowley and convict lakes, loe said. Access at convict lake is easy and there are several options. Plan your trip to your favorite mono county fishing spot around this years derbies, events and festivals. Convict lake first catch of the day june, 2017 duration. Below i have posted a few of the larger fish of the week.
Rainbow trout season begins in the eastern sierras daily. June lake this could be the year the eastern sierra trout season continues without the traditional summer lull. Our local fishing experts are out on the water testing what bait, lures and flies are working in the waters around mammoth lakes. This week a decent amount of 4lb fish were brought in as well as a five pounder. Unfortunately, fishing season is coming to an end this wednesday. However, regulations differ on season opening and closing. Convict lake is a very popular fishing and hiking destination with many other outdoor recreational opportunities for the family including biking, rock climbing, winter sports and wildlife viewing. In 2020, opening day, aka fishmas, is saturday, april 25, 2020. Two of californias leastpopulated counties will be bustling with anglers during the final weekend of april as the 2017 fishing season kicks off in the eastern sierras. Castaic, ca june 15, 2017 dan curtis who has been fishing at. Its not unusual for a heavyweight largemouth bass to make a showing. Ambush at the lake fall fishing derby convict lake. Fishmas returns to eastern sierras on april 29 parimal m. Popular waters where these rules apply include crowley lake, convict lake, the mammoth lakes basin, june lake loop waters and the bridgeport reservoir.
For the second week in a row we had a record fish for the 2014 season photographed at the resort. The lake is home to healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout and is stocked regularly throughout the season. The lake is just big enough to allow room for lots of anglers and for plenty of monster trout to grow large and feisty. Convict lake is a lake in the sherwin range of the sierra nevada in california, united states. This week a decent amount of 4lb fish were brought in. Mono county is well known as an exceptional troutfishing destination, and the 2017 season, starting on april 29, is following a historical winter that will fill lakes and streams to levels that havent been seen in years.
Convict lake resort has a marina with boat rentals and launching facilities, fishing poles for rent and licenses at our general store. Catch a tagged fish at the convict lake fall fishing derby series and win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. June lake the last saturday in april marks the opening of fishing season in the eastern sierra when thousands of fishermen descend on the waterways, lakes and tributaries to try their luck. We ask that members of the public avoid interacting with hatchery staff while fish are being stocked, and to please continue to implement social distancing. Convict is located only 2 miles off the main highway in the eastern sierras. It is currently in the 50s here and the nighttime temperatures are in the low to mid 30s. All fishing in the city stocking events have been canceled through april 30th. It is a short drive up the canyon to convict lake, where there is parking next to the lake. A 15minute ride from mammoth lakes, convict lake is a fun place to chase after fish like they just got out of jail, realizing that even if some of them get away, youll at least be rewarded with some great views and terrific photographs. This reservoir is regularly stocked with fish during the fishing season last saturday in april to november 15 th and is a favorite fishing area with easy access. The last saturday in april is known as fishmas when the high country lakes of mono county are traditionally opened for fishing. Fishing trout fishing remains the number one draw to convict lake. Fishing has been good despite weather despite the crazy weather this week, the fishing. Convict lake resort also provides supplemental stocking of rainbow trout throughout the season.
A disagreement between two men at convict lake on sunday led to one of the men stabbing the other, according to both a mono county sheriffs press release and convict lake resort and marina employees. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout by both state and county hatcheries. Regular fishing season begins the last saturday in april and ends on november 15. Fishing season starts annually on the last saturday of april, one hour before sunrise and ends on november.
Most lakes, river and streams have a limit of five trout per day and 10 in possession. An altercation between two men at convict lake leads to a stabbing by fillet knife. You can fish here in season, or grab a cup of coffee down the. I am no longer much of a hiker, but i enjoy bird watching and photography by the bridge, creek, and lake. Convict lake offers a nice a variety of options for any angler. This is when most waters in mono county are open to anglers to fish for as many as 5 trout to catchandkeep per day always check local regulations. Stocked weekly by the dfw and supplemented by the resort with trophy sized trout, fishing remains great throughout the season. Contact convict lake resort 800 9922260 for more information. Convict lake fishing report fishermen have had another successful week. Stoked on convict lake, eastern sierras, part 2 stoked on fishing full episode duration. Department of fish and wildlife regulations should be consulted for more details.
Fishing january 24, 2018 by idgadvertising april 2019 fishing 3 fishing 4 fishing 5 fishing 6 apriljuly. We are looking forward to the best opening day conditions since 2012, both in terms of the amount of fish being planted and the healthy water levels of our lakes. Nor cal fish reports is the best source for updates and fish reports for convict lake in mammoth lakes, ca mono county home. The lake is clear and pristine with beautiful views. The lake was named for an encounter between a group of convicts that had escaped from carson city prison and their benton posse pursuers. Convict lake resort fish report convict lake mammoth. The resort also provides supplemental stocking of alpers rainbow trout throughout the season. The entire lake is fishable from shore as a trail circles the entire lake, but the north shore seems to.
Diaz lake, located a few miles south of lone pine, is a popular late fall, early winter and spring roadside fishing hole for mainly stocked rainbows on the menu. A forest service campground with lovely mountain views at 7,900 ft near mammoth lakes in the sierras in centraleast ca. Some of the mono county streams and lakes regularly stocked throughout the fishing season include rock creek, rock creek lake, convict. Its surface lies at an elevation of 7,850 ft 2,393 m. Fishing season starts annually on the last saturday of april, one hour before sunrise and ends on november 15, one hour after sunset. Lake report great news, convict lake campground is now open for the 2017 camping season. With the drought over, popular fishing lakes are busy again. Fishing season runs the last saturday in april through november 15. Convict lake has been fair to good, and quite a few quality trout continue to show. The entire lake is fishable from shore as a trail circles the entire lake, but the north shore seems to produce the best. Fishing trip to convict lake and rock creek lake fishing trip to convict lake and rock creek lake skip navigation sign in.
Fishermen gathered in the eastern sierras to participate in the opening of trout fishing season. Topaz lake is open for fishing january 1 through september 30 every year. Be sure to visit the cdfw web site for complete regulations before heading out. Opening day for the fishing season in mono and inyo counties is this saturday, april 29, 2017. Some of the mono county streams and lakes regularly stocked throughout the fishing season include rock creek, rock creek lake, convict lake, crowley lake, mammoth. In the confrontation at the lake, one of the posse members, robert morrison, was killed.