Greetings Anglers!
A welcome cooldown has arrived this week in Mammoth Lakes, bringing idyllic mountain temps that make for comfortable days on the water and cool, restful nights under the stars. This month’s fishing newsletter has everything you need to soak up the last of summer in the Eastern Sierra.
Looking ahead, there’s plenty to put on your fishing calendar, like California Free Fishing Day, live music festivals and unique cleanup events that help keep Mammoth Lakes unreal. We’ve got the resources and inspiration to help you make the most of your fishing trip, plus seasonal deals to make your budget go further.
For the latest fishing conditions, including what’s biting and where, check out The Troutfitter’s report.
Share your favorite fishing moments with us @visitmammoth using #VisitMammoth.
Cheers to big fish and big adventures!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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- Aug. 18: Tangle Free Waters – Clear the Line at Lake Mamie
- Aug. 21-22: Mammoth Rocks Music Festival
- Aug. 22-Nov. 15: “Ambush at the Lake” Fall Fishing Derby at Convict Lake
- Sept. 4-6: Mammoth Rock N Rye
- Sept. 5: FREE Fishing Day in California
- Sept. 12: Mammoth Gran Fondo
- Sept. 15: Tangle Free Waters – Clear the Line at Convict Lake
- Sept. 19: Annual Lakes Basin Cleanup
- Oct. 23-25: Morrison’s Bonus Derby Weekend at Convict Lake
For a complete calendar of fishing-related events and more, visit our events page below.
REEL IN THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
Cast a line, take in the unreal views, and make the most of Labor Day in Mammoth Lakes. Dive into some of the top ways to spend the long weekend surrounded by the jaw-dropping beauty of the Sierra and its vibrant mountain culture.
CLEAN UP THE LAKE
Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) will be back in Mammoth Lakes this September. CUTL is an organization that conducts underwater lake cleanups and research, removing litter and fishing debris while monitoring for aquatic invasive species (AIS) and testing for potential algal blooms. They’re looking for passionate volunteers to help with this year’s fall event. Up for a challenge? Email [email protected] to get involved.
Check out the episode above featuring their 2025 summer cleanup of Convict Lake, and get a sneak preview of an upcoming episode with footage from their fall 2025 cleanup of McLeod Lake in the Mammoth Lakes Basin.
Before making your way to Mammoth Lakes for your ultimate fishing trip, be sure to visit our Fishing Page. You’ll find curated resources on fishing regulations, licensing and permits, stocking schedules, advisories, and more, all in one place.
Remember to Clean. Drain. Dry. Inspect. to help stop the spread of the golden mussel and other aquatic invasive species (AIS), like the Eurasian milfoil recently confirmed in Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin.
New ordinances are now in effect in Mono and Inyo counties to help prevent the spread of golden mussels. All trailered boats must be inspected prior to launching. The inspection, decontamination, and stickers are free! Click below to find WID stations available in the Eastern Sierra.
Tangle Free Waters is a program designed to reduce and remove monofilament fishing line from Eastern Sierra waterways. Untangle and retrieve fishing line and dispose of it at a Tangle Free Waters station. Find a station map here.
The unbelievable beauty of Mammoth Lakes is just a flight away and Sierra views from cruising altitude are unreal.
United Airlines
San Francisco (SFO) to Bishop (BIH)
Summer & Fall Service
- Service Dates: Now—October 23, 2026
- Daily flights run: Now—September 8
- Flights operate 4 days per week (Thursday–Sunday): September 10—October 23
Advanced Air
Hawthorne-LA (HHR) or Carlsbad (CLD) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH)
Summer Service
- Flights run Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Service Dates: Now—September 7, 2026
NEW this season: Eastern Sierra Transit now offers easy, affordable shuttle connections for just $10 from Bishop (BIH) and Mammoth Yosemite (MMH) airports into Mammoth Lakes so you can start your adventure the moment you land. Advanced reservations are encouraged but not required. View the schedule here.
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