A change of pace from Baja and La Jolla [Archive] - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

svendawg

08-23-2015, 08:41 AM

Took some time off the salt water fishing action and spent two relaxing weeks in the Eastern Sierra Mountains at Virginia Lake and Lundy Lake area for some hiking and fishing.
Wow, what a change of pace and some incredible fishing. Of the seven days I fished, I averaged 15 to 20 Trout per day. All fish (with the exception of a selected few were released)
The highlights were a 6.13#, and two 3.5 # trout at Virginia lake, and a 7.4# trout at Lundy Lake.
Along with the fishing my wife and I went on some incredibly beautiful day hikes into the Sierras. The longest being a 13 mile trek.
Now it time to hit La Jolla for some YT and maybe BFT.

P.S. A speacial thanks to "EastLosYaker" for turning me on the Virginia Lake as a destination for trout fishing and camping

Photo #1: Two 3.5 #Trout
Photo #2: 6.13# Trout,
Photo #3,4,5, 7.4# Trout

RK

08-23-2015, 08:46 AM

That last photos a beaut.....:cheers1:
But the first one looks like a Lundy sealion got your trout.

LEEZO

08-23-2015, 11:00 AM

Nice Sven! maybe see u out at LJ

Mr. NiceGuy

08-23-2015, 11:22 AM

Is Virginia Lake stocked from fish farms? Those fat and broken tails look like they are trophy fish purchased seasonally from a fish farm.

EDIT:
The History and Future of Sierra Trophy Trout
http://easternsierrafishing.com/sierra-trophy-trout-part-4-the-outlook-for-the-future/

captnblood34

08-23-2015, 02:21 PM

Sven, you certainly have the touch!

FISH11

08-23-2015, 02:35 PM

Those are some beautiful and fat trout. Looks like a great trip. Thanks for sharing Sven.

rossman

08-23-2015, 03:14 PM

Let me guess. Kastmaster right?

JohnMckroidJr

08-23-2015, 04:07 PM

Nice photos and report, thanks.

Mike scales

08-23-2015, 04:09 PM

One of my favorite places. Do s lot of fly fishing in those parts. Great pics.
:cheers1:

makobob

08-23-2015, 07:07 PM

VERY nice Sven. That's mixing it up.

EastLosYaker

08-23-2015, 07:17 PM

Way to tear it up Sven! Glad I could be of service!

Chuck D

08-23-2015, 07:20 PM

Very cool Sven, I am sure it is a nice change of pace. Sounds peaceful!!!

Dannowar

08-23-2015, 07:22 PM

maybe a change of pace from la jolla.....looks like the baja of the mountains. nice fish, those things are FAT

kayakfisherman

08-25-2015, 06:29 AM

Sven,

What a great way to spend time in the mountains! Love the
kayak hanging off the back end of the truck.

Sounds like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!!!

Nice fish!! Fried in the morning with eggs, OMG!

walrus

08-25-2015, 08:14 AM

Good eating & great atmosphere from Baja to the Sierra's you're living life the right way.

summers in kuwait

08-25-2015, 08:23 AM

Great post! I was up in Tahoe a couple months ago and didn't really get to do much fishing. Thanks for sharing.

svendawg

08-29-2015, 07:48 PM

Smoked the big one today

mclanea

08-29-2015, 07:51 PM

Great looking trout. DANG.

jrip

08-30-2015, 12:45 PM

Is that lake out of Bridgeport? Little Virginia Lake.

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svendawg

08-30-2015, 02:00 PM

Is that lake out of Bridgeport? Little Virginia Lake.

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Yes, it's right next to Little Virginia Lake, It's a little bigger than Little Virginia Lake and there is no fee to fish on the lake. Nice campground next o it also

jrip

08-30-2015, 02:19 PM

Thanks

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