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Fishing hot spots for the 4th of July weekend |
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 |
By Kent Rianda
 Guide Mark Spieler holds Devan Hart’s second fish ever on a fly rod – a 16 incher from Hot Creek. Photo by Kent Rianda
Remember... Saturday, July 4 is a free fishing day so you don’t need a fishing license. Rent some gear at one of the local fishing stores and see if you can catch the big one.
Here are some recommendations on what’s hot around the area. The Lower Owens River will offer high flows and temperatures to match. Pleasant Valley Reservoir will also have temperatures in the 90s, so don’t forget the water and sunscreen.
Rock Creek has been excellent of late for both fly and spin fishermen. Crowley Lake has its normal algae bloom, so the big fish are moving into the clearer water at the mouth of the tributaries. Convict Lake has turned on this week, so grab your spot early or jump in a float tube. Hot Creek is still the number one spot for the fly fishermen; try mid-afternoon for lighter crowds.
The Mammoth Lakes Basin has been stocked with plenty of fish. Lake Mary and Lake George are producing the best. The San Joaquin River has plenty of hungry fish and it stays light on that side of the mountain until after 9 p.m.; you can pick up the shuttle bus from the Main Lodge parking lot.
For complete, up-to-the-minute bait, lure and fly recommendations go to thetroutfitter.com.
Kent Rianda is an owner and guide for the Trout Fly and Troutfitter in Mammoth Lakes. He spends 5-6 days a week guiding and fishing on his favorite spot, Crowley Lake. He has fished more than 2,000 days on Crowley during the last 16 years, probably more than any person alive. His primary guiding interest is teaching.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 July 2009 )
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