Trout fishing + Camping in the winter? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 12-04-2019, 11:18 AM

Hey all,

I was hoping for a bit of advice....
I had a great first trip up to June loop earlier this year (thanks for all of the regular reports and info Saba)

I was just chatting with my buddy at my local bait shop about good trout spots (lake or river) and he was saying up near five bridges has been getting really good catch reports following a massive stocking up there.

I'm still really ignorant to good spots near Bishop/Sierras and understand pretty much any camping spots are closed for the season at this point.

My wife's only real complaint about Silver Lake was how RV-friendly and heavily populated it was (I think our neighbors had a giant flatscreen tv setup with an outdoor living room to watch football), as she prefers either tent-only or hike-in camping in more thickly wooded areas.

I'll fish anywhere, but anyone with a ring on their finger knows there are priorities to consider.

I'd say a good example of what I'm looking for would be something like Limekiln up in Big Sur, but freshwater... That place is awesome, but I'm not too inclined to launch a kayak by myself up there.

Does anyone have any recommendations around cabins/tent camping during the winter months with nearby trout/salmon fishing in mind? I had a pretty good experience at Big Bear this past spring, but I'm looking a bit more off the beaten path.

jrip · 12-04-2019, 11:44 AM

How about Lake Silverwood? They have stripers.

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Ggiannig89 · 12-04-2019, 01:16 PM

Also interested in these types of places. I’ll keep eyes on this thread.
I’ve been thinking about trying this place out for some time now but haven’t had the chance or excuse to do so yet.

Pleasant Valley Owens River Campground
Bishop, CA 93514
https://goo.gl/maps/p1ETUyjhfxSMgrrA7

jruiz · 12-04-2019, 02:31 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...t=sewerpalooza

TCS · 12-04-2019, 06:43 PM

Isn’t Irvine lake closed?

TCS · 12-04-2019, 06:46 PM

I also explored silver lake a few times after reading Saba’s stories and would like to do some winter trout fishing. Have been planning to look into the SD county lakes and would appreciate any guidance for the community.

jruiz · 12-05-2019, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCS

Isn’t Irvine lake closed?

Closed to watercraft and camping. Open for shore fishing. My point is that you don't need a secluded spot to find good winter trout fishing w/ camping.

ProfessorLongArms · 12-04-2019, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ggiannig89

Also interested in these types of places. I’ll keep eyes on this thread.
I’ve been thinking about trying this place out for some time now but haven’t had the chance or excuse to do so yet.

Pleasant Valley Owens River Campground
Bishop, CA 93514
https://goo.gl/maps/p1ETUyjhfxSMgrrA7

Thanks for the share! this looks really interesting, and from a bit of research it looks like there's a ton of good hiking in the area.

12-04-2019, 11:18 AM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Trout fishing + Camping in the winter? Hey all, I was hoping for a bit of advice.... I had a great first trip up to June loop earlier this year (thanks for all of the regular reports and info Saba) I was just chatting with my buddy at my local bait shop about good trout spots (lake or river) and he was saying up near five bridges has been getting really good catch reports following a massive stocking up there. I'm still really ignorant to good spots near Bishop/Sierras and understand pretty much any camping spots are closed for the season at this point. My wife's only real complaint about Silver Lake was how RV-friendly and heavily populated it was (I think our neighbors had a giant flatscreen tv setup with an outdoor living room to watch football), as she prefers either tent-only or hike-in camping in more thickly wooded areas. I'll fish anywhere, but anyone with a ring on their finger knows there are priorities to consider. I'd say a good example of what I'm looking for would be something like Limekiln up in Big Sur, but freshwater... That place is awesome, but I'm not too inclined to launch a kayak by myself up there. Does anyone have any recommendations around cabins/tent camping during the winter months with nearby trout/salmon fishing in mind? I had a pretty good experience at Big Bear this past spring, but I'm looking a bit more off the beaten path.

12-04-2019, 11:44 AM	#2
jrip Water dog Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Burbank Posts: 77	How about Lake Silverwood? They have stripers. Sent from my LG-TP260 using Tapatalk

12-04-2019, 01:16 PM	#3
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Also interested in these types of places. I’ll keep eyes on this thread. I’ve been thinking about trying this place out for some time now but haven’t had the chance or excuse to do so yet. Pleasant Valley Owens River Campground Bishop, CA 93514 https://goo.gl/maps/p1ETUyjhfxSMgrrA7

12-04-2019, 02:31 PM	#4
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...t=sewerpalooza

12-04-2019, 06:43 PM	#5
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Isn’t Irvine lake closed?

12-04-2019, 06:46 PM	#6
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I also explored silver lake a few times after reading Saba’s stories and would like to do some winter trout fishing. Have been planning to look into the SD county lakes and would appreciate any guidance for the community.