Alpers Trout
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.
