Trout Fishing Blues

This is straight from the DFG, it seems a bit dated, but this is straight from the source.

TROUT PLANTS

Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked with catchable-size rainbow trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries:

THE WEEK OF JULY 10

LOS ANGELES –- Jackson Lake and Bouquet Canyon Creek.

SAN BERNARDINO –- Big Bear Lake , Gregory Lake , Santa Ana River , Santa Ana River (South Fork).

SAN DIEGO –- Doane Pond.

INYO –- Baker Creek, Big Pine Creek, Bishop Creek (Lower, Middle, South Forks), Bishop Creek (Intake II), Georges Creek, Goodale Creek, Independence Creek, Lake Sabrina, Lone Pine Creek, North Lake, Owens River (Laws Bridge downstream to Steward Lane and below Tinnemaha), Rock Creek Lake, Sheperds Creek, South Lake, Symmes Creek, Taboose Creek, Tinnemaha Creek, Tuttle Creek.

MONO –- Buckeye Creek, Convict Creek, Convict Lake, George Lake, Grant Lake, Green Creek, Gull Lake, June Lake, Lee Vining Creek, Lee Vining Creek (South Fork), Little Walker River, Lundy Lake, Mammoth Creek, Mamie Lake, Mary Lake, McGee Creek, Mill Creek, Owens River (Benton Crossing Road), Robinson Creek, Rock Creek (Section 1), Rock Creek (Section 2), Rush Creek, Saddlebag Creek, Saddlebag Lake, Sherwin Creek, Silver Lake, Swauger Creek, Tioga Lake, Trumble Lake, Twin Lake Bridgeport (Lower and Upper), Twin Lakes Mammoth, Virginia Creek, Virginia Lake (Lower and Upper), West Walker River (Section 2 and Section 3).

THE WEEK OF JULY 17

RIVERSIDE – Fulmor Lake and Hemet Lake.

SAN BERNARDINO – Green Valley Lake and Jenks Lake .

INYO – Baker Creek, Big Pine Creek, Bishop Creek (Lower, Middle, South Forks), Bishop Creek (Intake II), Georges Creek, Goodale Creek, Independence Creek, Lake Sabrina, Lone Pine Creek, North Lake, Owens River (Laws Bridge downstream to Steward Lane and below Tinnemaha), Rock Creek Lake, Sheperds Creek, South Lake, Symmes Creek, Taboose Creek, Tinnemaha Creek, Tuttle Creek.

MONO –Buckeye Creek, Convict Creek, Convict Lake, Ellery Lake, George Lake, Grant Lake, Green Creek, Gull Lake, June Lake, Lee Vining Creek, Lee Vining Creek (South Fork), Little Walker River, Mammoth Creek, Mamie Lake, Mary Lake, McGee Creek, Owens River (Benton Crossing Road), Robinson Creek, Rock Creek (Section 1), Rock Creek (Section 2), Rush Creek, Saddlebag Creek, Saddlebag Lake, Sherwin Creek, Silver Lake, Swauger Creek, Trumble Lake, Twin Lake Bridgeport (Lower and Upper), Twin Lakes Mammoth, Virginia Creek, Virginia Lake (Lower and Upper), West Walker River (Section 2 and Section 3).

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Quick Tips on Catching Alpers Trout in The Mammoth Lakes and Which Lures to Use. The Answer find may be Simpler than you Think.
In about two weeks I’ll be heading out on my annual Mammoth Trout Fishing trip. One thing I always make sure to stock up on before I go is my assortment of tackle and to be honest, it’s actually quite simple. Since I don’t fly fish or float tube my tackle stays pretty minimal.

These are the things I make sure to have upon arrival at the lake:

1. Thomas Buoyant Lures (Red/Gold 1/4 oz.)
2. Light Line (Vanish 2 - 4lb. test line)

That’s it. It’s simple. I honestly see no point in trying to get all detailed and technical when really, if you’re just casting off the shore or a boat, the assortment should be pretty straightforward. If things work out well, you should catch your limit or at least half your limit by the time noon hits when the fish get lethargic or spooked and go into hiding. That’s when you can dock and take a break, or use bait and sit it out for a few hours before sundown.

If you’re wondering about bait, nightcrawlers using a sliding bubble rig work well. Look for the drop off areas, or where the ground starts to “disappear” into the water.

Remember in order to be successful you have to hit the lake as soon as you can, usually two hours after sunrise.

Also remember when on a boat to stay quiet, the sounds resonate into the water, and trout get spooked easily, especially when fishing in shallow water.

TIP: When using light tackle with Buoyants you can really feel the action. If you don’t feel a slight resistence when retrieving your lure, try a different angle or “twitch” the rod a bit to get it going.

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There are all kinds of baits that can be used for catching trout. Everything from home made recipes tried and true in local ponds and lakes to technologically advanced super baits made in labs and extensively tested in tanks. But despite all the super dough baits and artificial irresistable action lures, sometimes when it comes down to it, nothing beats an old fashioned worm.

Worms are especially effective when the lures and dough baits just don’t seem to be bringing the fish in. It really is all natural and no trout can deny that.

Part of the success with using nighcrawlers is using it in the proper rig.

There’s the classic sliding sinker setup, using a small hook, about 8 inches of leader depending on the water conditions and a sliding egg sinker. In most cases trout fisherman will inflate their worms to keep them off the ground so that the trout can better see the worms. Remember line is key so keep it 2-4 lb. test line.

Another easy rig is simply using a small worm hook, a 8-12 inch leader and a slip shot sinker. This is usefull when trying to keep the tackle light, however you might not cover a lot of distance with the light gear, this is usefull when fishing off of boats. A nice trick in addition to the tackle is slowly jerking or jigging the worm with this setup.

Lastly a popular rig used in lakes is the slip bubble rig. You take a clear slip bubble float (the kind you fill with water) and use it in a egg slider rig, but instead of using the egg sinker, you use the bubble instead. Throw the line out let it sink and slowly retrieve the line. This is especially useful and highly effective when fishing drop offs. Cast the line out where is starts to bank, let it sink and bring it in slowly as it “climbs” down the bank.

This is a fun and a nice change to bait fishing if the cast and wait method gets a bit boring.

Don’t forget to pick up Trout Fishing Secrets to further your aresenol of Trout Fishing knowledge.

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DOANE POND

Doane Pond is located in Palomar Mountain State Park in San Diego County (CA California). The great thing about Doane Pond is that you can fish for trout all summer long, meaning year round trout fishing in Southern California, which is a real treat. Although the pond is a bit too small for boats, after your first experience you’ll agree that it’s a great place to fish, the only downside being there is no night fishing and there is limited shore space. It’s stocked several times a year by the DFG and yes, you do need a California fishing license.

Trout Fishing Doane Pond is simple. Rainbow Powerbait, your choice of float rig off the bottom, sliding egg sinker, split shot, it’s up to you.

Fishing hours are from 6:00am to sunset.

There is a day fee as well as a camping fee.

From San Diego: 15 North to the 76 East. Turn left, North up S6 and then left onto State Park Road, S7.

19952 State Park Road
Palomar, CA 92060
760-742-3462.
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Aside from being a popular ski resort town, Mammoth also has a secret of its own in the spring and summer. The Trout Fishing. As May draws to a close the snow starts to melt and reveal beautiful bodies of pristine water. Those who are disatisfied with murky, hot weather usually found in lower elevation, California waters will find the Mammoth Lakes Basin to be a gift from Mother Nature herself.

Mammoth is also home to Alpers Trout. As stated in the previous post, Alpers are a one of kind, hand fed, and specially bred pedigree of trout that people from all over the world come to experience. Although frequent plants are made by the DFG, Alpers plants are gold in a sense that they allow the chance for many people to pull in lunkers. Landing Alpers Trout over 6 pounds is a common sight and what a sight it is.

The Twin Lakes, both Upper and Lower start as an excellent starting point when venturing through the basin. Twin lakes doesn’t allow motor boats but they offer row boats (it’s ok, the lake isn’t that big) and access to float tubers. Fishing is accessible from all parts of the lake. Those in boats will find it best to cast out from open water to the edge of the aquatic plants that grow heavily in the summer. Those with flies can do the same, the water fall also provides an excellent cover for brookies.

If the Mammoth Lakes Basin is something you haven’t tried yet, then you have yet to experience some serious still water Trout Fishing in California.

Trout Fishing Blues Presents Alpers Trout.

The name is legendary. Those who come to the Eastern Sierras to fish are very familiar with the name. These aren’t your typical DFG Trout. These are hand fed, rather large and tasty, fighting trout bred in the waters of the Owens River Ranch.

Although originally a cattle ranch since the 1900’s, Tim Alpers and his father started their rainbow trout farming in 1971, mainly to keep a stock with their family ponds, but their size and popularity put them in high demand in the local waters.

It takes about three years to raise the 2 to 3 pound beauties, but the size doesn’t stop there. Local anglers will tell you that bringing up 9 to 15 pound Alpers is not uncommon. Visiting the Eastern Sierra waters will find you in front of pictures of anglers from all over the country wielding their trophy catches.

Alpers stocks over 60,000 pounds annually from the Northern Mono County down to the Southern Inyo County. They are exclusive to the Eastern Sierra’s, meaning if you want to try your hand at these trout, you’re going to have to come visit and see for yourself.

Those of you serious about catching Alpers Trout may also want to pick up this ebook - packed with great information and tips on trout fishing in streams, rivers and lakes; and invaluable resource especially when fishing the Eastern Sierra’s for Alper’s Trout.

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