Sierras Again - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishsouthcounty · 05-25-2011, 04:22 PM

Great report. Some beautiful fish and scenery.

Used to make trips up the the sierras every year growing up. Learned to fish in the Sierras starting at about 4 years old. Have fished both Twin lakes, Crowley, and Convict as well as June and Silver lakes. Absolutely amazing place to visit.

yaksailor · 05-26-2011, 10:52 AM

Impressive story. One of the few FJ's getting to see the terrain it wants to see. WTG.

Phatford · 08-03-2011, 07:32 AM

Very Nice Post... I know this is older, I dug it up because I am headed to Mammoth this weekend. Blues and Brews Festival, and of course a little fishing! ha ha

Any special tips for June Lake?

Do I need anything special for my Outback up there?

steveooo · 08-03-2011, 07:51 AM

Tips for June Lake? Go visit the Tiger Bar, bring a condom.

Or, head to the swim beach end and troll 1/4 and 3/8 oz thomas buoyants, one in gold, the other in silver. If one gets hit more than others, switch it up. I've also had good luck trolling Rapalla Jointed Rebels, brown trout color, size 5 or 7. There are some big fish in the lake if you want to chase them.

You do not need to pay to launch @ the swim beach side, but its a 25yd haul over gravel, so you may want to bring wheels. The swim beach side is the first part of the lake that you see coming in to the loop from the 395.

Troll till you find the fish. Sometimes as shallow as 5-7 feet, sometimes mid lake. There is a natural spring that feeds the lake there, so it can be pretty productive, usually about where the watyer changes color. There is also a weed line on the road side of the lake that seems to hold cutthroats in the summer.

Nothing special needed for the outback @ June. If you head down to Crowley you will need a mussel inspection.

Good luck

lterrero · 08-03-2011, 10:22 AM

very nice post Steveoo!!! Thanks for all those beautiful pics.

leopoldo

Phatford · 08-03-2011, 10:45 AM

I am a Tiger Bar Regular! ha ha No better way to Wake up than to wash down amazing food with an excellent inexpensive Screwdriver!

Thank you for the tips! I am pretty new to Trout fishing, I have really only had luck in streams by being a super stealthy fisherman. This will be the first time my Kayak gets wet with unsalted water!

If anyone else is headed up there for the Bluesapalooza give me a ring....

Ryan (951) 473-3202

mtnbykr2 · 08-03-2011, 11:19 AM

ok this report I hope to be able to duplicate, very well done, I am going up the last week of August, I know that pool in Lee Vining, love that place, your pics are awesome and you now have got me all excited to go on my trip, first vacation I will have had in years, so thanks for sharing, I know many of these places well and I am looking forward to following your lead

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05-25-2011, 04:22 PM	#1
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Great report. Some beautiful fish and scenery. Used to make trips up the the sierras every year growing up. Learned to fish in the Sierras starting at about 4 years old. Have fished both Twin lakes, Crowley, and Convict as well as June and Silver lakes. Absolutely amazing place to visit.

05-26-2011, 10:52 AM	#2
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	Impressive story. One of the few FJ's getting to see the terrain it wants to see. WTG.

08-03-2011, 07:32 AM	#3
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Very Nice Post... I know this is older, I dug it up because I am headed to Mammoth this weekend. Blues and Brews Festival, and of course a little fishing! ha ha Any special tips for June Lake? Do I need anything special for my Outback up there?

08-03-2011, 07:51 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Tips for June Lake? Go visit the Tiger Bar, bring a condom. Or, head to the swim beach end and troll 1/4 and 3/8 oz thomas buoyants, one in gold, the other in silver. If one gets hit more than others, switch it up. I've also had good luck trolling Rapalla Jointed Rebels, brown trout color, size 5 or 7. There are some big fish in the lake if you want to chase them. You do not need to pay to launch @ the swim beach side, but its a 25yd haul over gravel, so you may want to bring wheels. The swim beach side is the first part of the lake that you see coming in to the loop from the 395. Troll till you find the fish. Sometimes as shallow as 5-7 feet, sometimes mid lake. There is a natural spring that feeds the lake there, so it can be pretty productive, usually about where the watyer changes color. There is also a weed line on the road side of the lake that seems to hold cutthroats in the summer. Nothing special needed for the outback @ June. If you head down to Crowley you will need a mussel inspection. Good luck

08-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#5
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	very nice post Steveoo!!! Thanks for all those beautiful pics. leopoldo

08-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#6
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I am a Tiger Bar Regular! ha ha No better way to Wake up than to wash down amazing food with an excellent inexpensive Screwdriver! Thank you for the tips! I am pretty new to Trout fishing, I have really only had luck in streams by being a super stealthy fisherman. This will be the first time my Kayak gets wet with unsalted water! If anyone else is headed up there for the Bluesapalooza give me a ring.... Ryan (951) 473-3202

08-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	ok this report I hope to be able to duplicate, very well done, I am going up the last week of August, I know that pool in Lee Vining, love that place, your pics are awesome and you now have got me all excited to go on my trip, first vacation I will have had in years, so thanks for sharing, I know many of these places well and I am looking forward to following your lead