Back From Mammoth with Trout and Alpers!
I got back from Mammoth Lakes last week and it was a good trip over all.
We brought in a total of 18 trout 3 of them being Alpers (2-4 pounders). However, it seems as if Crowley lake was the big winner. I talked with a few anglers who came in from Crowley with a rather large stringer of Trout, surprisingly none of them being less than 2 pounds! These fish were huge! And while they were cleaning them you can see the beautiful tasty pink and orange meat the big ones are known to have.
I definitely made it a point to check out Crowley Lake if not soon, then next year for sure on my annual trip.
Here is some Information about Crowley Lake straight from their website:
Crowley Lake fishing season begins the last Saturday of every April and goes through October 31. Opening weekend at Crowley hosts the largest festivities in the Eastern Sierra. The opening day BIG FISH contest has every angler in competition for cash, prizes and trophy’s given by Fred J. Hall and Crowley Lake Fish Camp.
The lake is located 25 miles north of Bishop on Highway 395. It offers some of the most prestigious trout fishing in California. The huge man made reservoir is a domestic water system for Los Angeles.
The lake is 12 miles long and 5 miles at its widest point. Crowley Lake is a facility for storing the Eastern High Sierra snow and rain water. When the reservoir is filled, it becomes an anglers delight.
CAMPING - After Opening Weekend, camping is permitted only at South Landing in designated site. Reservations may be made in advance, call 760-935-4301. Fee: $12 Nightly R.V. Hook-ups: $25 Nightly
TROUT SEASON - April 29 thru Oct. 31, 2006
TROUT LIMIT - Trout limit is five fish. No more than 2 bag limits of trout may be possessed.
***RESTRICTED FISHING SEASON*** - August 1 through Oct. 31, 2006. No Bait, barbless lures or flies only. Limit trout: 2 (18″ or longer) Perch: No limit
SAILING/WATER/JET SKI SEASON - Through October: 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
**Please consult 2006 State Fishing Regulations regarding late season Trout Fishing at Crowley.
Visit http://www.crowleylakefishcamp.com for more information!
And don’t forget to pick up your copy of Trout Fishing Secrets, the perfect primer before any trip!