A change of pace from Baja and La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

svendawg · 08-23-2015, 09:41 AM

Took some time off the salt water fishing action and spent two relaxing weeks in the Eastern Sierra Mountains at Virginia Lake and Lundy Lake area for some hiking and fishing.
Wow, what a change of pace and some incredible fishing. Of the seven days I fished, I averaged 15 to 20 Trout per day. All fish (with the exception of a selected few were released)
The highlights were a 6.13#, and two 3.5 # trout at Virginia lake, and a 7.4# trout at Lundy Lake.
Along with the fishing my wife and I went on some incredibly beautiful day hikes into the Sierras. The longest being a 13 mile trek.
Now it time to hit La Jolla for some YT and maybe BFT.

P.S. A speacial thanks to "EastLosYaker" for turning me on the Virginia Lake as a destination for trout fishing and camping

Photo #1: Two 3.5 #Trout
Photo #2: 6.13# Trout,
Photo #3,4,5, 7.4# Trout

RK · 08-23-2015, 09:46 AM

That last photos a beaut.....

But the first one looks like a Lundy sealion got your trout.

LEEZO · 08-23-2015, 12:00 PM

Nice Sven! maybe see u out at LJ

Mr. NiceGuy · 08-23-2015, 12:22 PM

Is Virginia Lake stocked from fish farms? Those fat and broken tails look like they are trophy fish purchased seasonally from a fish farm.

EDIT:
The History and Future of Sierra Trophy Trout
http://easternsierrafishing.com/sier...or-the-future/

captnblood34 · 08-23-2015, 03:21 PM

Sven, you certainly have the touch!

FISH11 · 08-23-2015, 03:35 PM

Those are some beautiful and fat trout. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing Sven.

rossman · 08-23-2015, 04:14 PM

Let me guess. Kastmaster right?

JohnMckroidJr · 08-23-2015, 05:07 PM

Nice photos and report, thanks.

Mike scales · 08-23-2015, 05:09 PM

One of my favorite places. Do s lot of fly fishing in those parts. Great pics.

makobob · 08-23-2015, 08:07 PM

VERY nice Sven. That's mixing it up.

EastLosYaker · 08-23-2015, 08:17 PM

Way to tear it up Sven! Glad I could be of service!

Chuck D · 08-23-2015, 08:20 PM

Very cool Sven, I am sure it is a nice change of pace. Sounds peaceful!!!

Dannowar · 08-23-2015, 08:22 PM

maybe a change of pace from la jolla.....looks like the baja of the mountains. nice fish, those things are FAT

kayakfisherman · 08-25-2015, 07:29 AM

Sven,

What a great way to spend time in the mountains! Love the
kayak hanging off the back end of the truck.

Sounds like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!!!

Nice fish!! Fried in the morning with eggs, OMG!

walrus · 08-25-2015, 09:14 AM

Good eating & great atmosphere from Baja to the Sierra's you're living life the right way.

summers in kuwait · 08-25-2015, 09:23 AM

Great post! I was up in Tahoe a couple months ago and didn't really get to do much fishing. Thanks for sharing.

svendawg · 08-29-2015, 08:48 PM

Smoked the big one today

mclanea · 08-29-2015, 08:51 PM

Great looking trout. DANG.

jrip · 08-30-2015, 01:45 PM

Is that lake out of Bridgeport? Little Virginia Lake.

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svendawg · 08-30-2015, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrip

Is that lake out of Bridgeport? Little Virginia Lake.

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Yes, it's right next to Little Virginia Lake, It's a little bigger than Little Virginia Lake and there is no fee to fish on the lake. Nice campground next o it also

08-23-2015, 12:22 PM	#4
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Is Virginia Lake stocked from fish farms? Those fat and broken tails look like they are trophy fish purchased seasonally from a fish farm. EDIT: The History and Future of Sierra Trophy Trout http://easternsierrafishing.com/sier...or-the-future/ __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 08-24-2015 at 10:12 AM.

08-23-2015, 03:35 PM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Those are some beautiful and fat trout. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing Sven. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-23-2015, 04:14 PM	#7
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Let me guess. Kastmaster right? __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

08-23-2015, 05:09 PM	#9
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	One of my favorite places. Do s lot of fly fishing in those parts. Great pics. __________________

08-23-2015, 08:07 PM	#10
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	VERY nice Sven. That's mixing it up. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-23-2015, 09:41 AM	#1
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	A change of pace from Baja and La Jolla Took some time off the salt water fishing action and spent two relaxing weeks in the Eastern Sierra Mountains at Virginia Lake and Lundy Lake area for some hiking and fishing. Wow, what a change of pace and some incredible fishing. Of the seven days I fished, I averaged 15 to 20 Trout per day. All fish (with the exception of a selected few were released) The highlights were a 6.13#, and two 3.5 # trout at Virginia lake, and a 7.4# trout at Lundy Lake. Along with the fishing my wife and I went on some incredibly beautiful day hikes into the Sierras. The longest being a 13 mile trek. Now it time to hit La Jolla for some YT and maybe BFT. P.S. A speacial thanks to "EastLosYaker" for turning me on the Virginia Lake as a destination for trout fishing and camping Photo #1: Two 3.5 #Trout Photo #2: 6.13# Trout, Photo #3,4,5, 7.4# Trout Attached Images

08-23-2015, 09:46 AM	#2
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	That last photos a beaut..... But the first one looks like a Lundy sealion got your trout.

08-23-2015, 12:00 PM	#3
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	Nice Sven! maybe see u out at LJ

08-23-2015, 03:21 PM	#5
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Sven, you certainly have the touch!

08-23-2015, 05:07 PM	#8
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice photos and report, thanks.

08-23-2015, 08:17 PM	#11
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Way to tear it up Sven! Glad I could be of service!

08-23-2015, 08:20 PM	#12
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Very cool Sven, I am sure it is a nice change of pace. Sounds peaceful!!!

08-23-2015, 08:22 PM	#13
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	maybe a change of pace from la jolla.....looks like the baja of the mountains. nice fish, those things are FAT __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-25-2015, 07:29 AM	#14
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Sven, What a great way to spend time in the mountains! Love the kayak hanging off the back end of the truck. Sounds like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!!! Nice fish!! Fried in the morning with eggs, OMG!

08-25-2015, 09:14 AM	#15
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Good eating & great atmosphere from Baja to the Sierra's you're living life the right way. __________________

08-25-2015, 09:23 AM	#16
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Great post! I was up in Tahoe a couple months ago and didn't really get to do much fishing. Thanks for sharing.

08-29-2015, 08:48 PM	#17
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Smoked it Smoked the big one today Attached Images

08-29-2015, 08:51 PM	#18
mclanea Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rolando Posts: 85	Great looking trout. DANG.

08-30-2015, 01:45 PM	#19
jrip Water dog Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Burbank Posts: 77	Is that lake out of Bridgeport? Little Virginia Lake. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk