Eastern Sierra Fishing

Crowley Lake becomes a parking lot on opening day, and it is often said you can walk boat-to-boat! However, this is a large man-made lake and holds a large number of Wild Rainbows, Browns and Sacramento Perch. Alligator Point, Sand Point and Hilton Bay provide some of the best action on Crowley. Flies and lures work best here, and in fact from August 1 through October 31st fishermen can only use barbless lures or flies and can only keep two fish. The Perch go for bright-colored feathery jigs presented with a lot of movement. Crowley Lake is located 35 miles north of Bishop on Hwy 395. A full-service marina and store are available. Boats are common, but float tubes also work well, especially near the north end of the lake.

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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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Rock Creek Lake holds a number of large Browns, as well as its share of Rainbows. The boat dock offers very good fishing. The Little Lakes Valley offers a number smaller lakes, including Mack Lake. To reach this area you must start at the Mosquito Flat trailhead and walk about fifteen minutes. Mack holds native Browns and a large population of Brook Trout. Flies work best here. Rock Creek provides Rainbow, Brown and Brook action as the stream flows down to the Owens Valley. Spinning Lures and flies produce well, especially in the small pools formed along the creek. Ants work real well as do  Crickets and Adams flies. Visit our sister site www.rockcreeklake.com.

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This lake is located in the Mammoth Lakes Basin and offers a quite spot for catching Rainbows and Brook Trout. The lake is shallow and float-tubers will find it very productive. Shore fishermen also find Mamie a good spot for floating bait. The Fly/Bubble technique works well in the evening, with Adams and Woolly Buggers providing the best action for lures and flies.

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