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Long Lakes
First the good news: we caught and released over 150 trout using barbless hooks and flies. Cinco Lake: 50+ Brook trout 6-14"; Harriet Lake: 40+ Brookies & Rainbows 10-16"; Cora Lake: 40+ Brook's & Bows 8-14"; Upper and Lower...
WF West Walker River
This was our 4th trip into the Hoover Wilderness from the Leavitt Meadows Pack Station on Highway 108. 2017 is a BIG water year and the snow finally cleared from the lakes and most of the trails. We hired horses & pack mules and spend a solid...
Cora Lake
We established our Base Camp roughly 100 yards northeast of the wooden bridge that crosses the west fork of the west walker river ~ 8600' elev. Staying at this location had a great advantage in that it allowed us to spoke out in a different direction...
Cinco Lake
We rode horses in and out and camped in style thanks to Craig, Matt and Eb at Leavitt Meadows Pack Station. We hiked with lightweight day packs everyday. A pair of waiters / float tube works great in Upper Long Lake. We crossed paths with less...
Heart Lake
The fishing was slow for me at Heart Lake during the day as I tried a variety of lures and flies at the inlet on the southeast side. Although I saw many anglers fishing the lake during the day, I didn't see anyone catching fish. I threw out Kastmasters...
Rock Creek Lake
The fishing at Rock Creek Lake was outstanding for hatchery Rainbows ranging from 12-20 inches with some very large fish reported from time to time. Rock Creek Lake is planted almost every week during the summer so there is no shortage...
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Granite Lake
Desolation WildernessWhen I reached the lake I wanted to get away from the north side of the lake where the trail...
WF Carson River
Alpine CountyWater condition report only: The West Fork Carson is running high but it's not as stained...
EF Carson River
Mokulumne WildernessWater condition report only: The East Fork Carson is running very high and hard at...
Markleeville Crk
Alpine CountyWater condition report only: All we could do was stare in envy at Markleeville Creek on the...
Indian Creek Res
Alpine CountyWe arrived at Indian Creek Reservoir in the early afternoon on a very windy day. We...
Penner Lake
Tahoe National ForestPenner is a great fishing destination that never disappoints. It didn't take long for me...
Upper Rock Lake
Tahoe National ForestWe are pretty confident in saying that Upper Rock Lake has no fish. We fished throughout the...
Bullpen Lake
Tahoe National ForestWe saw fish jumping out of the water even from a distance as we approached Bullpen...
Carr Lake
Tahoe National ForestWe found the trout fishing to very poor but we did catch three small catfish within one hour....
Long Lake
Nevada CountyWe found fair fishing at Long Lake this year after fishing it for an hour or so. We approached...
Round Lake
Tahoe National ForestThe High Sierra fishing at Round Lake in Nevada County was fair for small Brook Trout that were...
Half Moon Lake
Desolation WildernessThe High Sierra fishing at Half Moon Lake is excellent as there appears to be many fish in the...
Nelson Lake
Yosemite National ParkNelson Lake offers excellent fishing for Brook Trout in the 9-11 inch range. The action is...
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Lake Genevieve
Desolation WildernessThe fishing is good at Lake Genevieve for Brown Trout and Brook Trout. Lake Genevieve can...
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Shamrock Lake
Hoover WildernessShamrock Lake produces steady action for small, pan-sized Brookies. They can be selective...
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Crag Lake
Desolation WildernessCrag Lake contains Rainbows, Brookies, and Brown trout. Most of the fish you will see will...
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Burnside Lake
Toiyabe National ForestThe fishing is excellent here for good sized rainbows and they're really not that hard to catch...
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Towser Lake
Hoover WildernessTowser Lake is a perfect vantage point for both Stealhead Lake or Cascade lake and is a ...
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Moonlight Lake
John Muir WildernessThe fishing at Moonlight Lake is fast action angling for small but very colorful Brook Trout. Every...
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Diamond Mesa
Tulare CountyWe made camp on our second night at the lake which sits at the top of Shepherds Pass. A snow...
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Dingleberry Lake
John Muir WildernessThe fishing is good for small Brook Trout from the inlet and the west side. A deep channel runs...
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Koenig Lake
Toiyabe National ForestThe fishing was fair for small Golden X Rainbow Trout but I had to wade out to reach the middle...
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Ski Lake
Toiyabe National ForestWe hit Ski Lake as the Goldens were spawning in the outlet creek. They looked rather small and we...
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Emerald Lakes
John Muir WildernessThe High Sierra fishing is good at the Emerald Lakes for small Kamploops Rainbows and Eastern...
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