Going to eastern sierras - dont know where to fish. - California Fishing

DementedFish · 07-12-2004, 10:22 PM

I am going up to the Eastern Sierras with my dad soon (dont know the date) and I was wondering what the best place to catch trout is. We want a GREAT place where we can catch MANY trout. Any suggestions? What bait? Rigs? Thanks.

FishSlayer · 07-13-2004, 01:04 AM

When I go up there I usually do really well by fishing in water...no really, almost every body of water up there has a ton of fish in it. Stop and ask the local tackle shops what lakes are doing the best and on what bait. If you dont have a boat or cant rent one go to Intake 2 above Bishop and fish the inlet pipe by the dam, the stockers really pile up there and you can limit quickly. If you are creek fishing look for deep water spots near a road, the DFG guys dont like to carry the scoop of fish very far so they usually toss them close to access roads and in campgrounds. Bishop creek, Big Pine Creek, Mammoth Creek and the Owens river all get really heavy stocks by the DFG and Alpers.

Sloper · 07-13-2004, 02:27 AM

I say any of the lakes in the mammoth basin, lots of alpers, your bound too hook into a least 1 alper using lip ripperz. Also mammoth creek will always produce no matter what.

I'm leaving for mammy tomorrow morning, I'll let you know how I did when I get back. Peace

DementedFish · 07-13-2004, 02:43 AM

Yea I read your report. I think im gonna go there sloper.

FishSlayer · 07-13-2004, 05:37 AM

Man I wish I was up there right now...

Wahoo! · 07-13-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rreck

When I go up there I usually do really well by fishing in water...no really, almost every body of water up there has a ton of fish in it. Stop and ask the local tackle shops what lakes are doing the best and on what bait. If you dont have a boat or cant rent one go to Intake 2 above Bishop and fish the inlet pipe by the dam, the stockers really pile up there and you can limit quickly. If you are creek fishing look for deep water spots near a road, the DFG guys dont like to carry the scoop of fish very far so they usually toss them close to access roads and in campgrounds. Bishop creek, Big Pine Creek, Mammoth Creek and the Owens river all get really heavy stocks by the DFG and Alpers.

Listen to this guy! He put me on the fish when I was there!!

Wahoo! · 07-13-2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rreck

Man I wish I was up there right now...

You and me both...

VanillaThunder · 07-13-2004, 10:39 AM

He's right pretty much every lake up there you'll catch fish. Intake is good and so are the other lakes up there my brother is spending this week up there with my grandparents and I will be up there next week and the week after but I talked to my brother yesterday and he said he caught a 5#er at South Lake. The technique that works real good is you get one of those clear bobbers and fill it completely with water above a swivel and about a 1' 1/2"-2' leader with a small treble hook using any type of power bait or a single hook with a night crawler and you'll knock'em dead.

jstcrzyengh · 07-13-2004, 11:30 AM

One of the best ways to catch a LOT of BIG fish fast, is to sneak into the DFG hatcheries at night and fish there brood stock pools. It will go wide on everything from cigarette butts to single red hooks. Good luck, tight lines and red decks.

cst · 07-13-2004, 05:25 PM

"red decks" lol havent heard that one yet

FishSlayer · 07-14-2004, 01:43 AM

You can catch "broodstock" trout without breaking the law, several of the hatcheries have creeks that flow through and out of the hatchery grounds. Some fry escape to grow up in these creeks and some of the broodstock trout are released into these creeks. In May I stopped and fished the creek below "Fish Springs Hatchery" for a half hour and caught a really nice fish and broke off one other. The water is slow and clear and the fish are spooky but you can get em if your good.

DementedFish · 07-18-2004, 08:48 PM

Hey guys what type of fishing line do you suggest?

FishSlayer · 07-19-2004, 12:49 AM

2lb Maxima Ultragreen, 2lb Maxima Perfexion or 2lb Cuda are what I use, go to Walmart and get some size #10 and #12 Red egg hooks, tie them directly onto the line using a Palomar knot. Also make sure you buy some split shot or Twiston weights.

PlatinumHooks · 07-20-2004, 08:48 PM

D.F.

One thing to remember if you can....bring with you a spray bottle with half Clorox Bleach(not a generic bleach brand) and half water mixed. Spray and wipe of your boots, the soles of your boots or tennis shoes, etc., or any part of you that stands in the water, every time you change bodies of water to fish at. This will help prevent the spread of those damn mud snails. Sounds drastic, I know, but it's what's recommended.

PlatinumHooks · 07-20-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DementedFish

I am going up to the Eastern Sierras with my dad soon (dont know the date) and I was wondering what the best place to catch trout is. We want a GREAT place where we can catch MANY trout. Any suggestions? What bait? Rigs? Thanks.

D.F.

BTW, Mamie Lake and Mammoth creek are hot spots. Also if you want to take the hour and 15 minutes drive north to Yosemite and go in to the town, right around El Capitan, Half Dome area, there is amazing fishing. Also there's a little lake by Devils Postpile in Mammoth, that little lake produces really well in the summer.
Tell you what, go to www.rainbowtrout.com; that site will help you a bunch, or you can try Kens site: www.CalTrout.com, he might be able to tell you some really hot hot spots.