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Fishing
You'll find great trout fishing in our many lakes, rivers and streams, stocked with locally-raised, world famous trophy-size Alpers rainbow trout. Mammoth Lakes Basin offers wonderful trout angling opportunities for Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. The Lakes are noted for consistently producing trophy-size fish, perfect for hanging on the den wall.
Join in the fun of one of the numerous fishing derbies, held throughout the season. Check our summer events calendar for upcoming derbies. Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Mamie, and Lake George regularly receive plants from the Department of fish and game. Rainbow trout have been known to run in the 8 pound range, while the Alpers trout get as big as 12 pounds.
Rock Creek Canyon, Convict Canyon, and June Lake Loop are full of mountain lakes and streams. Crowley Lake is another favorite, great for those who love fishing in deep waters. Fly fishing is best along the San Juaquin River in the Red's Meadow area. At Hot Creek, try your luck on catch-and-release fishing with barbless hooks.