Sierras Again - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 05-18-2011, 02:07 PM

Wow looks like you guys had fun! Great pictures! Thanks for posting!

sagwan1001 · 05-18-2011, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the great report. My family is going camping at Twin Lakes next month. I can't wait.

T Bone · 05-18-2011, 03:04 PM

I prayed for Dale.Cancer is tough.My son Dylan is now 8 months cancer free(Thank you JESUS !!!)Prayer works.

Awesome trip.

ship 4 brains · 05-18-2011, 03:34 PM

awesome!

deepdvr · 05-18-2011, 05:25 PM

Killer report Steve!!!

roby · 05-18-2011, 07:02 PM

Great report!!

My two boys have been up to the Sierras every year of their lives. We can't wait to make it up there again.

WahooUSMA · 05-18-2011, 07:16 PM

Very, very nice!

T-Rex · 05-18-2011, 07:21 PM

Steveooo,

Really enjoyed the post and great pics. Thanks.

Dan · 05-18-2011, 08:24 PM

Just insane Steve. Way to drag the ladies along too

dmrides · 05-19-2011, 07:37 PM

Steve, you always have the best posts, few words and the best pics or videos. After seeing your pics, I cant' wait to go backpacking in July. I am going to get some high country rainbows and goldens and also some browns on the fly in the Owens.

Looks like you had a great trip, always nice to see the inspirational family outings.

tunaseeker · 05-19-2011, 08:10 PM

Steveooo,

I was up in Mammoth last weekend to do some teaching with the Fire Dept. and try to get some fishing in but unfortunately it did not work out. The lower twin was like Alaska and the road blocked to Lake Mary. I stopped at Convict Lake on Friday and it was packed! Deck hand said it was busier than opening day! Kayaked that last year, awesome! A pair of Bald Eagles live in the trees mid lake to the south. Never been fishig with Bald Eagles flying over your head! The trout congergate to the south west near the inlet. Love that lake! Thanks for sharing the photos makes me feel like I went fishing. Oh I did see a big black bear walking behind the Best Westren Hotel at 1130 PM, looked ouside to see if it was still snowing. Took a picture of the foot print for my son...

Tight Lines
Todd

Slappy · 05-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Awesome Post. I am going in Mid August to the loop. I also will midge fish crowley.

fishsouthcounty · 05-25-2011, 04:22 PM

Great report. Some beautiful fish and scenery.

Used to make trips up the the sierras every year growing up. Learned to fish in the Sierras starting at about 4 years old. Have fished both Twin lakes, Crowley, and Convict as well as June and Silver lakes. Absolutely amazing place to visit.

yaksailor · 05-26-2011, 10:52 AM

Impressive story. One of the few FJ's getting to see the terrain it wants to see. WTG.

Phatford · 08-03-2011, 07:32 AM

Very Nice Post... I know this is older, I dug it up because I am headed to Mammoth this weekend. Blues and Brews Festival, and of course a little fishing! ha ha

Any special tips for June Lake?

Do I need anything special for my Outback up there?

steveooo · 08-03-2011, 07:51 AM

Tips for June Lake? Go visit the Tiger Bar, bring a condom.

Or, head to the swim beach end and troll 1/4 and 3/8 oz thomas buoyants, one in gold, the other in silver. If one gets hit more than others, switch it up. I've also had good luck trolling Rapalla Jointed Rebels, brown trout color, size 5 or 7. There are some big fish in the lake if you want to chase them.

You do not need to pay to launch @ the swim beach side, but its a 25yd haul over gravel, so you may want to bring wheels. The swim beach side is the first part of the lake that you see coming in to the loop from the 395.

Troll till you find the fish. Sometimes as shallow as 5-7 feet, sometimes mid lake. There is a natural spring that feeds the lake there, so it can be pretty productive, usually about where the watyer changes color. There is also a weed line on the road side of the lake that seems to hold cutthroats in the summer.

Nothing special needed for the outback @ June. If you head down to Crowley you will need a mussel inspection.

Good luck

lterrero · 08-03-2011, 10:22 AM

very nice post Steveoo!!! Thanks for all those beautiful pics.

leopoldo

Phatford · 08-03-2011, 10:45 AM

I am a Tiger Bar Regular! ha ha No better way to Wake up than to wash down amazing food with an excellent inexpensive Screwdriver!

Thank you for the tips! I am pretty new to Trout fishing, I have really only had luck in streams by being a super stealthy fisherman. This will be the first time my Kayak gets wet with unsalted water!

If anyone else is headed up there for the Bluesapalooza give me a ring....

Ryan (951) 473-3202

mtnbykr2 · 08-03-2011, 11:19 AM

ok this report I hope to be able to duplicate, very well done, I am going up the last week of August, I know that pool in Lee Vining, love that place, your pics are awesome and you now have got me all excited to go on my trip, first vacation I will have had in years, so thanks for sharing, I know many of these places well and I am looking forward to following your lead

tagyak · 08-03-2011, 01:17 PM

too bad that you are up there this weekend rather than next. stinkymatt and i will be up there with some others camping at Brown's campsite next to the lower owens if anyone would like to join us next weekend hit us up.

05-18-2011, 03:04 PM	#23
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I prayed for Dale.Cancer is tough.My son Dylan is now 8 months cancer free(Thank you JESUS !!!)Prayer works. Awesome trip. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

05-18-2011, 07:16 PM	#27
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	Very, very nice! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

05-18-2011, 02:07 PM	#21
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Wow looks like you guys had fun! Great pictures! Thanks for posting!

05-18-2011, 02:29 PM	#22
sagwan1001 Junior Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 13	Thanks for the great report. My family is going camping at Twin Lakes next month. I can't wait.

05-18-2011, 03:34 PM	#24
ship 4 brains Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163	awesome!

05-18-2011, 05:25 PM	#25
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Killer report Steve!!!

05-18-2011, 07:02 PM	#26
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Great report!! My two boys have been up to the Sierras every year of their lives. We can't wait to make it up there again.

05-18-2011, 07:21 PM	#28
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Steveooo, Really enjoyed the post and great pics. Thanks.

05-18-2011, 08:24 PM	#29
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Just insane Steve. Way to drag the ladies along too

05-19-2011, 07:37 PM	#30
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Steve, you always have the best posts, few words and the best pics or videos. After seeing your pics, I cant' wait to go backpacking in July. I am going to get some high country rainbows and goldens and also some browns on the fly in the Owens. Looks like you had a great trip, always nice to see the inspirational family outings.

05-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#31
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 651	Steveooo, I was up in Mammoth last weekend to do some teaching with the Fire Dept. and try to get some fishing in but unfortunately it did not work out. The lower twin was like Alaska and the road blocked to Lake Mary. I stopped at Convict Lake on Friday and it was packed! Deck hand said it was busier than opening day! Kayaked that last year, awesome! A pair of Bald Eagles live in the trees mid lake to the south. Never been fishig with Bald Eagles flying over your head! The trout congergate to the south west near the inlet. Love that lake! Thanks for sharing the photos makes me feel like I went fishing. Oh I did see a big black bear walking behind the Best Westren Hotel at 1130 PM, looked ouside to see if it was still snowing. Took a picture of the foot print for my son... Tight Lines Todd

05-24-2011, 08:46 PM	#32
Slappy Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 31	Awesome Post. I am going in Mid August to the loop. I also will midge fish crowley.

05-25-2011, 04:22 PM	#33
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Great report. Some beautiful fish and scenery. Used to make trips up the the sierras every year growing up. Learned to fish in the Sierras starting at about 4 years old. Have fished both Twin lakes, Crowley, and Convict as well as June and Silver lakes. Absolutely amazing place to visit.

05-26-2011, 10:52 AM	#34
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	Impressive story. One of the few FJ's getting to see the terrain it wants to see. WTG.

08-03-2011, 07:32 AM	#35
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Very Nice Post... I know this is older, I dug it up because I am headed to Mammoth this weekend. Blues and Brews Festival, and of course a little fishing! ha ha Any special tips for June Lake? Do I need anything special for my Outback up there?

08-03-2011, 07:51 AM	#36
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Tips for June Lake? Go visit the Tiger Bar, bring a condom. Or, head to the swim beach end and troll 1/4 and 3/8 oz thomas buoyants, one in gold, the other in silver. If one gets hit more than others, switch it up. I've also had good luck trolling Rapalla Jointed Rebels, brown trout color, size 5 or 7. There are some big fish in the lake if you want to chase them. You do not need to pay to launch @ the swim beach side, but its a 25yd haul over gravel, so you may want to bring wheels. The swim beach side is the first part of the lake that you see coming in to the loop from the 395. Troll till you find the fish. Sometimes as shallow as 5-7 feet, sometimes mid lake. There is a natural spring that feeds the lake there, so it can be pretty productive, usually about where the watyer changes color. There is also a weed line on the road side of the lake that seems to hold cutthroats in the summer. Nothing special needed for the outback @ June. If you head down to Crowley you will need a mussel inspection. Good luck

08-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#37
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	very nice post Steveoo!!! Thanks for all those beautiful pics. leopoldo

08-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#38
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I am a Tiger Bar Regular! ha ha No better way to Wake up than to wash down amazing food with an excellent inexpensive Screwdriver! Thank you for the tips! I am pretty new to Trout fishing, I have really only had luck in streams by being a super stealthy fisherman. This will be the first time my Kayak gets wet with unsalted water! If anyone else is headed up there for the Bluesapalooza give me a ring.... Ryan (951) 473-3202

08-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#39
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	ok this report I hope to be able to duplicate, very well done, I am going up the last week of August, I know that pool in Lee Vining, love that place, your pics are awesome and you now have got me all excited to go on my trip, first vacation I will have had in years, so thanks for sharing, I know many of these places well and I am looking forward to following your lead

08-03-2011, 01:17 PM	#40
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	too bad that you are up there this weekend rather than next. stinkymatt and i will be up there with some others camping at Brown's campsite next to the lower owens if anyone would like to join us next weekend hit us up.