Where to Fish: Southern Eastern Sierra

[@rickrodgers9277]

I've been going up to Bishop Creek from So. Cal. These sound like some really good areas to stop at on the way. People like you make this world a better place. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@TroutWest]

If you have any other questions feel free to post up I've been up every Canyon from Ridgecrest to north of Bridgeport for over 20 years and I'm more than happy to help anyone that is looking for the information

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Finely Currie: When fishing ANYWHERE don't leave trash.! Sad that people still have to be told this.

[@waterboxer87]

When fishing the Owens River, please don't leave your trash behind. Thank you.

[@recononeoverland9953]

HEY BRO!!!!!!!! Just came across your channel as I’m researching the 395 and your videos are absolute gold!!!!!! When researching areas these are the types of videos that you would want!!!!!! Keep it up!!!! Great channel!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TroutWest]

Got a few more videos coming on specific lakes very soon. Make sure you subscribe. We'll have them up some time in the next few days

[@recononeoverland9953]

Urban Outdoorsman first thing I did was subscribe!

[@drewwu8357]

Thank you for sharing. Please leave the place as the way you found it for the next fishermen! GB

[@phlstriker6899]

Great informational video even years later. You’re very articulate with your words! Great KZbinr overall

[@KenoRich8]

New subscriber and Thank you for the information 👍

[@willwailes9298]

16:08 Tinemaha Reservoir is a better spot than any of the ones you mentioned, but people trash the Owens right below it. It's sad.

[@emoralesm5]

Hey do you have a separate video covering lakes further up in elevation for this region? Thinking of lone pine lake, mirror lake, consultation lake and others in the general Whitney zone?

[@TroutWest]

Not yet but that is going to happen

[@henrytong7569]

This is exactly what I've been for! You should maybe do a video of cool spots where you need 4wd. Thanks!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Nice catches. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@TroutWest]

Thanks for dropping by the channel and Happy Thanksgiving to your family as well!!

[@hammeredscout]

Lots of good info here. Thanks for posting.Subbed👍

[@socalhomies]

Thanks for the information Urban. I'm heading up there in a week (mid-October) and plan to fish between Long Pine and Bishop (first time), and hit the sand traps, the Owens and ponds. For years I've been blowing right through this area to head up to the Loop. My primary target is bass. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@TroutWest]

There are a lot of options for bass in the Owens Valley... All require knowledge of the area to safely navigate to them but they are along the Owens River, some of the canals also have Bass. They're a lot of fun to catch good luck up there

[@opb7262]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Almost went to Cottonwood creek. Skipped it to check out the kilns.

[@TroutWest]

Huck Outdoors ya missed a 10lb musky

[@HuckOutdoors]

Dang it!

[@mrepix8287]

Urban Outdoorsman Is that the “surprise” you were referring to?

[@jasonalegre]

Great video. When you say you can fish anywhere a road crosses over Owens River do you mean those are ideal spots to fish or legally? I plan on doing some primitive camping along the east side of the Owen River in between Big Pine and Bishop, are you legally allowed to fish in the Owen River anywhere along those towns? I see a lot of trails that are less traveled unless you have the know how and equipment to get through to little camp areas that look like places to fish. Im looking for more isolation. Also can you confirm that there are probably alot of mosquito during summer when camping along the river? Thank you.

[@TroutWest]

You can legally fish the entire owens year-round. The areas where the road crosses over the river tend to be better because the plants go in at those locations. Tons of bugs along the owens, especially in those warmer months. Mosquitos can be down right brutal.. I've been chased out of a few spots over the years.

[@freetrailer4poor]

Most land is DWP that I don't think allows overnight camping, but if you get BLM map you can camp, but it seems a little dusty and scary with lots of rogue cows and bugs.

[@freetrailer4poor]

Caught a Sacranento Perch in Diaz.

[@lorrangee9083]

Great info. Thanks!

[@danstompinado3881]

awesome......great stuff

[@blackguppyraw1607]

Good stuff, looking forward to explore the area.

[@geoffreymilke5176]

Cottonwood creek for small golden trout

[@kennyogawa5964]

Please let me know if Pleasant valley Reservoir and Owens river near there any good at moment. If it is good, please let me know any good spot to fish. Thank you

[@TroutWest]

PVR is fishin great. Has also been pretty good but I had a lot of pressure since the southern opener. You want to check with department of fish and game website for plant locations .. each week they receive plants so those would be the best spots

[@novicabozunovich]

Upper please!!

[@TroutWest]

novica bozunovich going to do that very very soon

[@gottogofishing4929]

Love the video thank you very much. Wondering if you know the altitude at the top end of Cottonwood Road?

[@TroutWest]

Cottonwood goes over 10,000ft near the end of it. A lot of people camp up there to prepare for Whitney

[@gottogofishing4929]

@@TroutWest that little road looks about five or six miles long it must really have a steep grade. Thank you so much love the videos

[@RoysanPHD]

Hello, I'm going up to Bridgeport and Crowley. Do you have any guides for these areas?

[@jonmendez5448]

Heading to Bishop in November...suggestions where to fish while I'm there? Thanks

[@TroutWest]

Bishop Creek canyon. Try Intake 2, North lake, and Sabrina near the boat ramp. at northlake you want to walk toward the lake from the north parking lot and go to the left once you hit the lake look for the rockslide looking area along the left side and fish there. Intake 2 you want to fish the spillway... Lake Sabrina mainly you want to stay by the boat ramp as that's where they plant the fish but if you want to be a little more ambitious walk to the back of the lake and fish one of the peninsulas that face the rear of the lake. Bishop Creek can be very good. You will have to explore it to find good sized holes. The South fork of Bishop Creek is fun near weir pond. South lake is difficult without a boat.

[@jonmendez5448]

This is great! Thanks!! This is year round fishing right? What about PVR?

[@TroutWest]

@@jonmendez5448 all of this will end on November 15. after that you will need to fish the year round spots which includes pleasant valley reservoir, Owens river, Diaz Lake,hot Creek,East Walker. if you fish pleasant valley reservoir in November Target moving water on the North side near the power plant where the water widens out into the lake. Avoid very still water. If you must fish the more open water, cast close to shore with short leaders and be very quiet as there are fish near shore you will spook. In the colder months before the water cools down a lot the fish tend to be near shore among the rocks. If you fish pleasant valley be prepared for bad weather and wind. The wind tends to get bad in the canyon in the fall. I recommend throwing lures as a primary especially Thomas buoyant, Always have one bait rod out though. Make your bait really small with heavy scent. Good luck out there make sure you report back how you did. I recommend copper and chrome Thomas lures for the Sierra. I use gulp eggs in bright colors with scent use one egg on a #10 mosquito hook.

[@jonmendez5448]

@@TroutWest Thanks for all the great information! I will definitely check in with an update.!!

[@kennyogawa5964]

I am thinking go visit Lone Pine - Bishop for creek fishing. Do you know if this right time to go ? if yes, which spot do you recommend ?

[@TroutWest]

You can fish The Creeks up to Independence. .. I would check out the small creeks in between like Symms and Shepard creek. Fish near the campgrounds or wherever a stocking truck to get to. All of the creeks from Independence to lone pine should have fish though

[@kennyogawa5964]

Thank you very much for your tip. I will try to find the spot. Will share after my trip.

[@nqi87]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@TroutWest]

You're welcome..make sure you subscribe. I have some updates coming soon on this area

[@soccercoach9803]

@@TroutWest Ok heading back up Tuesday but staying in Bishop at cardinal village resort. Going to fish the pond there and of course stop at baker creeks ponds after your tip and success. There apparently is a pond near glacier lodge..would your setup be slip shot 1 foot leader and size 10 mosquito hook for all ponds and sand traps? For bishop creek would you go with a clear float and like 3 foot leader? No wife this time just me my son and a friend and his son. Lastly worth a drive up to whitney portal? I am pumped being a college coach for a living I competitive and want to learn and get better and help my son with his passion!

[@TroutWest]

@@soccercoach9803 yeah exactly I would stick with the same setup for those smaller ponds. Whitney portal might be a mess because of the earthquake. Can give it a shot though.

[@juliocortes3659]

U got for big pine pls answer I live in the area I'm just starting it's really fun to be fishing

[@TroutWest]

Big pine Creek and surrounding creeks. Owens river. That's about it for big pine

[@juliocortes3659]

@@TroutWest thank you might go tomorrow

[@TroutWest]

@@juliocortes3659 try every stream near a campground

[@arlangodthaab3672]

For some reason, it says that the Patreon page can't be found.

[@TroutWest]

www.patreon.com/user?u=31205863

[@mrepix8287]

What about Tinemaha Reservoir? Does that harbor any good fishing?

[@TroutWest]

It does have trout,bass,cats.. fishing can be decent but it's very hard to tell when due to Owens River inlet flows changing and tough access. It's worth a look in the winter and early spring

[@damonrobeinson5148]

ive been trying to plan a trip up the 395 to do some fishing in november i have 5 days out there coming from sacramento. any certain spots in november?

[@TroutWest]

Bridgeport reservoir, Twin lakes (Bridgeport) Virginia lakes basin. East Walker River.. the further south I would go in this year afore good action that time of year would be June Lake area. I would focus on Bridgeport reservoir near the dam or see if they have some boats for rent. the East Walker will be incredible that time of year. Virginia lakes should be good still but I would only fish big Virginia. If you go farthest south or want to hang around anything south of June Lake focus on the mammoth lakes area as they will definitely keep it well planted especially Lake Mary. I would avoid Bishop area altogether it's pretty bad outside of freshly planted stocker size fish. Go prepared for snow and very very cold temps. as for the camping I would focus on green Creek just south of Bridgeport or Virginia lakes Canyon there are some good campgrounds along there. There are also a few good spots in the Robinson Creek area south of Twin lakes. if you want the experience the best spot would be green Creek.

[@damonrobeinson5148]

@@TroutWest thank you very much! i appreciate you! i am 100% going to take your advice and check green creek out. great channel! well done!

[@pmp521]

So are these spots only good for early spring? How about late summer/early fall?

[@TroutWest]

Best is when the spring melt fades...and winter. July-sept can be rough

[@alex-pn1wg]

Do people fish the aqueducts ?

[@TroutWest]

Absolutely. Called canals in the e Sierra

[@nqi87]

What fishing holes would you recommend for late summer early fall i.e. late September into October?

[@TroutWest]

Stay tuned! Going to have a video on that in the next couple of days. Make sure you are subscribed so you can catch it.

[@nqi87]

@@TroutWest GOT ME HOOKED LIKE A HELPLESS TROUT

[@cosbeywatsonjr.2573]

what digital maps do you use?

[@TroutWest]

Google maps.. or Garmin Oregon 650

[@bigbenski7478]

Can you tell me what map site your using

[@TroutWest]

Benjamin Gutierrez Google

[@ColonCrusher]

Forgot Billy pond

[@TroutWest]

I didn't forget it there just aren't too many people that would visit it overall. There are few other lakes just like Billy that are up there but most of them are out of reach for the average traveler. I just wanted to cover the major spots that people could get to with their passenger cars and or even if they didn't know the area that well

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Did anyone else get kinda seasick from the ZOOM in n OUT and "Earth spinning" ?? Maybe redo the video and show the spots 1 at a time.. Some interesting stuff however..

[@TroutWest]

Yeah these types of videos tend to have that affect... not much you can do about it. The channel Dutchsinse gets that same comment a lot.

[@mojavered.]

I smell a Geology major?

[@TroutWest]

Bingo!

[@mojavered.]

@@TroutWest could you help a fellow geologist? I have reservations for Sherwin creek campground but they will be closed this weekend (don't ask). We plan on going up anyways and disperse camping somewhere in the area. We will have young kids with our group of two trucks and one rv. I called Browns Owen's river campground and they had a message that they are booked solid the first 3 weeks of June. Any Ideas where to Camp (dispersed). We are leaving June 12 to the 14 from So. Cal. We want to get the little one on fish

[@TroutWest]

@@mojavered. I'll hook you up. Let me put something together and I'll reply here

[@TroutWest]

@@mojavered. btw. I'll reply sometime today..but probably later tonight. I have good spots for y'all

[@mojavered.]

@@TroutWest thanks! We leave Friday so plenty of time.

[@jamesreck8476]

There are no fish at any of these spots but plenty of rattlesnakes, scorpions, angry bulls, rabid dogs, angry skunks and banjo playing hill billies who are very "ass rapey." I'd fish SARL if I were you and steer clear of any of these spots.

[@davidcook8323]

So what your sayin is, if I bring my Banjo I'll find someone to jam out with, awesome.

[@noah5889]

As an “outdoorsmen” I really wish you’d encourage people to explore locations like this on their own. It’s not impossible to find, and lately when going there’s been a crowd of people there that typically don’t respect it

[@TroutWest]

I get your point, however Mono County, inyo county have entire websites dedicated to this same information. Did you post up on their pages about that? Have you ever watched a video that contained a place you haven't been to, but then you went? I'm saying, let's not be hypocrites. I mean, you clicked on this video and watched it right?