Eastern Sierra Fishing

The main tributary of the Eastern Sierra, the Owens River flows into Crowley Lake, Pleasant Valley Reservoir and down the Owens Valley to Independence. The Owens flows through high mountain valleys to desert valleys below Independence. A Wild Trout section located between Pleasant Valley and Laws provides prime fly fishing and is a catch-and-release area. Brown Trout are plentiful in the Owens. A prime spot is located at Crowley Lake near Benton Crossing near the north end of the lake. Rainbow Trout are stocked in the river from Laws to Big Pine.

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The first lake on the June Lake Loop, June is a deep glacier fed lake that provides boaters with many opportunities to catch a Rainbow, Brown or Brook trout.

Cutthroat trout also can be found in the lake. In addition, the lake receives regular stocking from Alper’s Ranch. The best places for fishing from shore include along the highway near Boulder Lodge, the beach area at the east end of the lake, and near the reeds located on the west end of the lake.

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Head for “The Rock” for some of the best fishing in the June Lake Loop. Gull Lake consistently produces a large number of Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout. In fact, a favorite spot for boat fishermen is “The Brooky Hole” located to the left of the marina.

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Silver Lake offers a number of productive areas including the parking lot at the south end of the lake. Also, float tubers find the southeast shoreline to produce well. The lake is stocked with Rainbows, Alper’s, and contains its share of native Browns. A private campground at the lake is close to a general store and tackle shop.

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