River and Stream Fishing

River and Stream Fishing Areas

• Mammoth Ranger District

  Mammoth Lakes Ranger District is located in the northern half of Inyo National Forest, and is centered around the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA.  While known for winter sports, it is also a mecca for mountain biking and fishing enthusiasts when the snow melts. Hiking and equestrian trails go into wilderness areas of Sierra Nevada.

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• Mammoth Lakes Area

  A year round destination for recreation!

• Convict Creek Trail
• Duck Pass Trail
• Lake Mary Fishing Site
• Laurel Lakes Trail
• Red Cones Trail (Mammoth Pass)
• Sherwin Lakes Trail
• Valentine Lake Trail
• Reds Meadow Road

  Spectacular views from Minaret Vista survey this canyon full of recreational opportunities. Camp, fish, hike and explore Devils Postpile National Monument, Reds Meadow Resort and Agnew Meadows. Devils Postpile National Monument website has additional shuttlebus information.

• Beck Lake Trail
• Fern Lake Trail
• Fish Creek Trail
• High Trail
• John Muir Trail - North of Devils Postpile
• John Muir Trail - South of Devils Postpile
• Minaret Lake Trail
• River Trail
• Shadow Creek Trail
• Mono Lake Ranger District

  Mono Lake Ranger District is the northernmost district of Inyo National Forest. The western portion of the district is adjacent to Yosemite National Park, and includes one of the most spectacular and accessible areas of the Sierra Nevada. To the east is Mono Lake, and the world's largest stand of majestic Jeffrey Pines.

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• June Lake Loop

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• Bloody Canyon Trail
• Fern / Yost Lake Trail
• Parker Lake Trail
• Rush Creek Trail
• Lee Vining/ Mono Lake

  The northernmost part of Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake and the gateway to Yosemite are near the community of Lee Vining, California.

   

• Lakes Canyon Trail
• Saddlebag Day Use Picnic/Fishing Site
• Saddlebag Lake Trail
• Mt. Whitney Ranger District

  The Mt. Whitney Ranger District is the southernmost district in the Inyo National Forest. On its western edge is Mt. Whitney, highest point in the contiguous United States. The district extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to the Inyo Mountains.  Recreation activities include hiking, fishing, climbing, horse riding, and more.

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• Horseshoe Meadow Area

  Horseshoe Meadow is a vast 10,000 foot high meadow, surrounded by lodgepole pine forest. Getting there is an adventure in itself; the road to Horseshoe Meadow climbs over 6,000 feet, as it winds its way up from Lone Pine. Three campgrounds are located in the Horseshoe Meadow Area. Trails from Horseshoe Meadow provide access to the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park. The road to Horseshoe Meadow is closed from approximately November to May due to snow.

• Cottonwood Lakes Trail
• Cottonwood Pass Trail
• Independence Area

  Independence, CA, is located on Highway 395, 15 miles north of Lone Pine and 45 miles south of Bishop. The Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains are accessible from Independence. Recreation activities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and off highway vehicle exploration. Also see Onion Valley.

• Shepherd Pass Trail
• Kern Plateau

  Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, the Kern Plateau is vast area of forest covered hills and mountains, punctuated by by green meadows. The gently rolling landscape contrasts sharply with the rugged Sierra to the north. This area was not glaciated so the terrain is much gentler than most of the Eastern Sierra. The Kern Plateau is popular with stock users due to the ease of travel, abundant water and open meadows.

  The Kern Plateau is home to California's state fish, the California Golden Trout, which have existed for thousands of years in Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork of the Kern River.

  For maps and guide books, visit the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) webpage.

• White Mountain Ranger District

  White Mountain Ranger District extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to the White Mountains.  There are lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks for fishing. Roads and trails explore a wide variety of terrain and life zones.  Elevations accessible by car range from 3,900 ft in Big Pine to 10,100 ft at the end of Rock Creek Road.

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• Big Pine Area

  Camping, fishing, hiking and backpacking draw many visitors to the Big Pine Creek Area every year.  Beautiful First Falls is a short walk from the picnick area. Longer hikes up the north fork trail leads to glacier fed lakes, First through Seventh lakes and great views into the Palisade Glacier Basin.  Overnight stays in the John Muir Wilderness require a wilderness permit.

• Taboose Pass Trail
• Bishop Area

  Bishop Area

• Rock Creek Area

  Rock Creek Lake and the nearby area attract visitors from all over the world.  Rock Creek Lake is a traditional alpine lake surrounded by Jeffrey pines.

• Hilton Creek Trail
• McGee Pass Trail
• Mono Pass Trail