Fishing in the Eastern Sierra Region
Explore fishing in the Eastern Sierra Region of California. Crowley Lake Inlet, June Lake, Bishop Creek, Owens River, Ho
The inlet streams feeding Crowley Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Crowley Lake Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Crowley Lake Inlet, CaliforniaThe inlet streams feeding Crowley Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. June Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
June Lake, CaliforniaJune Lake offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Sierra with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. | 5 trout
Boat Launch: June Lake Marina →
3. Bishop Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Bishop Creek, CaliforniaBishop Creek offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Sierra with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Owens River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Owens River, CaliforniaOwens River offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Sierra with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Hot Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Hot Creek, CaliforniaHot Creek offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Sierra with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Hot Creek from the State hatchery property line to the confluence with the Owens River. | All year. Only artificial flies with barbless hooks may be used. | 0 trout
6. North Eastern Sierra Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
North Eastern Sierra Lake, CaliforniaNorth Eastern Sierra Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Sierra of California with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: North Eastern Sierra Lake →
7. Lake L11 (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake L11, CaliforniaLake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Sierra of California with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Adobe Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Adobe Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Adobe Reservoir →
9. Baker Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Baker Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
10. Bass Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Bass Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
11. Big Dry Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Big Dry Creek Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
12. Bridgeport Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Bridgeport Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Bridgeport Reservoir Marina & Campground →
13. Buena Vista Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Buena Vista Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Buena Vista Lake →
14. Camp Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Camp Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
15. Cathedral Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Cathedral Lakes, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
16. Charlotte Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Charlotte Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
17. Convict Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Convict Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
- ⚠ This water: Last Sat. in Apr. through Nov. 15. | 5 trout
Boat Launch: Convict Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rental →
18. Courtright Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Courtright Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
19. Crowley Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Crowley Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
- ⚠ This water: (See individual listings for regulations on tributary waters which include: Convict, Crooked, Hilton, Hot, McGee, and Whiskey creeks and the upper Owens River). | |
- ⚠ This water: (A) Crowley Lake within 1,800 feet of the outlet dam (this area is marked with a series of buoys). | Closed to all fishing all year for safety purposes. |
- ⚠ This water: (B) Crowley Lake, except for the closed area near the outlet dam (see above). | Last Sat. in Apr. through Jul. 31. | 5 trout
- ⚠ This water: | Aug. 1 through Nov. 15. Only artificial lures may be used. Minimum size limit: 18 inches total length. | 2 trout
Boat Launch: Convict Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rental →
20. Diaz Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Diaz Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
21. Dingleberry Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Dingleberry Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
22. Dog Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Dog Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Grant Lake Marina →
23. Eagle Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Eagle Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
24. Eastman Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Eastman Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Chowchilla Boat Ramp →
25. Ediza Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Ediza Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch →
26. Elizabeth Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Elizabeth Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Grant Lake Marina →
27. Florence Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Florence Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
28. Francis Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Francis Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
29. Hensley Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Hensley Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
30. Hernandez Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Hernandez Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Hernandez Reservoir →
31. Hume Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Hume Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
32. Huntington Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Huntington Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
33. Lake Kaweah (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Kaweah, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
34. Lake Manly (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Manly, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
35. Lake Sabrina (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Sabrina, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
36. Lake San Antonio (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake San Antonio, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
37. Lake Success (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Success, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
38. Lake Thomas A Edison (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Thomas A Edison, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
39. Lake Virginia (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake Virginia, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Convict Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rental →
40. Lake of the Lone Indian (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lake of the Lone Indian, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Convict Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rental →
41. Lee Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Lee Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Convict Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rental →
42. Mammoth Pool Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Mammoth Pool Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
43. Martha Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Martha Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
44. May Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
May Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
45. Millerton Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Millerton Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Millerton Marina →
46. Mills Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Mills Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
47. Minaret Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Minaret Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch →
48. Mirror Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Mirror Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
49. Mono Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Mono Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Grant Lake Marina →
50. Moon Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Moon Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
51. Ostrander Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Ostrander Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
52. Owens Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Owens Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
53. Pee Wee Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Pee Wee Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
54. Peeler Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Peeler Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Annett's Mono Village Marina →
55. Pine Flat Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Pine Flat Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
56. Rae Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Rae Lakes, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
57. Redinger Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Redinger Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
58. Sapphire Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Sapphire Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
59. Shaver Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Shaver Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Shaver Lake Marina →
60. Square Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Square Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
61. Stanford Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Stanford Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
62. Tenaya Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Tenaya Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Grant Lake Marina →
63. Thousand Island Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Thousand Island Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch →
64. Tinemaha Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Tinemaha Reservoir, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Tinemaha Reservoir →
65. Tioga Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Tioga Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Boat Launch: Grant Lake Marina →
66. Topaz Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Topaz Lake, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
67. Virginia Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout)
Virginia Lakes, CaliforniaPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Sierra Region region of California.
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Sierra Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in California; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Sierra Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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