any fishermen out there? need tip on lakes in california.. thanks

[Gorth]

yep.. I'm going to have lots of time this summer. I got my float tube, fines, waders, tackle, and new light action rod ready... Just need some good lakes/streams in california to try out. I've fished most of the San Diego lakes but wanna try some central cal to los angeles. Thanks

 

[SaxOphoneKid]

Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake (Prefered) If your into Backpacking. Above Huntington Lake there are several smaller lakes, Lake Nelie, Three Sisters and a few more you have to backpack into. Could get you better info if you like.

 

[Gorth]

yes please!... can you tell me the approx location of these lakes and perhaps some catches you've gotten. thanks a lot

 

[SaxOphoneKid]

What type of Fishing are you doing. The lakes I mentiened above is above 5000 feet and cold water that is fed by snow melt. When they need to let water out for farming in the Central Valley, Huntington Lake is the last to go. It also has a nice Boat launch for sking and fishing boats. You'll find mostly Rainbow and Brook Trout there and Shaver

 

[bones10]

SaxOphoneKid,

My grandmother used to have a cabin at Shaver lake. It's amazing to see that you have also been there. We still go there every once in a while. In fact we are planning a strip early Sept. this year.

IMO, best backpacking with the best views and best fishing are on the John Muir (sp?) trail. You start out of Florence lake. You can go to Marie lake, or 7 gables lakes.

There is good fishing in the streams as well as the lakes. I use spinners, but some others fly fish. Best time is in the early morning just when the sun comes up right when the fish are in a feeding frenzy (don't let your shadow fall on them).

I love to eat golden trout freshly caught for breakfast. Mmmm.

- bones

 

[SaxOphoneKid]

http://www.shaverlake.com
http://nimbo.wrh.noaa.gov/Hanford/climo/coop/hunting.htm
http://www.huntingtonlake.com/
Hope this helps

 

[SaxOphoneKid]

bones-yep

I've done some backpacking along the John Muir myself, It's been along time. I've never left Huntington Lake w/ out catching a few Rainbow Trout. At Huntington Lake we always stay at the Billy Creek Campground. I've reel(pun) close to a nice cove w/ good fly fishing.

 

[bones10]

We haven't spent too much time at Hunington. Mostly we like to hang out at Shaver (good swiming at Johnny's point), or at the upper lakes on backpack trips. I sure love the smell of the pines.

It's been a long time since fishing out of Shaver or any of the other recreational lakes w/boats.

The skiing up there is fun too.

- bones

 

[SaxOphoneKid]

For sking I like shaver, Only because it's not as cold as Huntington. It get more crowded tho

 

[jadinolf]

Check out Lake Casitas near Ojai but don't even think of touching the water........ it's forbidden.

 

[Shuxclams]

Check out all the lakes in the E. Sierras for large trout, ie; Crowley, Convict, Mammoth Lakes (mary, mamie, george), June Lakes, (grant, rush creek), Lundy Lake, Bridgeport area, (E. Walker River, Robinson creek, Twin Lakes, Bridgeport Res.) I usaully pick up Rainbow and Brown trout in these waters up to 8 1/2 lbs and have seen Bow's in the teens and Browns up to 20lbs caught on every trip, the scenery is tops and the hike to lakes are abundant and very fishable. W. Sierras; Hunington and the afore mentioned area are the best on that side. Bassin' lakes are definatly Castaic, Cachuma and Casitas, I have caught Largemouth in the teens(lbs.) at each of these lakes. A overlooked fishery is the inland stripers at Castaic and Pyramid, largest there that I have seen is 30+lbs, I havent been able to get into one of those, but I keep trying, the fight is top notch for freshwater. There is a excellent book by Tom Stienstra called "the complete guide to california fishing", It is out of print but here is what it looks like, http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0935701982.01.LZZZZZZZ.gif I have all 4 and they are very comprehensive, all the way down to which spot on the lake and what to use during what part of the day or year. Good stuff. OBTW; I am going this coming weekend up to the E. Sierras for 4 days, I will be fishing all the same lakes and streams I mentioned, see you there.


SHUX

 

[Crystal Bay]

Yup.. The Eastern Sierras de kind for your trout fishing and scenery.
Mammoth area is great, also Up twords Bridgeport, and Tahoe. I Know this one lake that has Lahontan cut throat pink/orange flesh and it is so good and easy to catch. Lake Tahoe has Mackinaw trout, some 35lbs. and Kokanee salmon a land locked salmon trout......

OH ! and I forgot about Tahoe Tessie,a prehistoric monster that lurks the lake. Some say it's a Sturgeon that was introduced into the lake in the early 1900's . Some pictures show that it is a 60' foot monster...