Temperatures are dropping, beautiful snow dustings are increasing, and winter is starting to settle in here in the Eastern Sierra. With the right planning, equipment and warm layers, this can be an excellent time of year to fish, providing ample opportunity for peaceful solitude among the awe-inspiring landscapes of Mammoth Lakes.
Get the full update on who’s biting, who isn’t, and where from The Troutfitter.
Although local lake stocking (schedule here) is finished for this season, over 18,000 pounds of fish were stocked in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, with an additional 17,000+ pounds stocked in lakes throughout Mono County!
Note: This time of year road conditions and weather can change quickly. Be prepared and stay up-to-date via our Activity and Road Updates page.
As you adventure, please remember to Recreate Responsibly and keep Mammoth Lakes unreal for future generations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Until November 15th – Ambush at the Lake at Convict Lake
- November 15th – Mammoth Mountain Opening Day
- November 28th – Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
- November 29th – Holiday Tree Lighting in The Village
Find Thanksgiving activities, meals and other holiday information in our blog here.
CURRENT FISHING LOCATIONS
Find seasonal and year-round fishing locations and regulations here.
LICENSING AND PERMITS
Anglers 16 and older must have a fishing license. You can purchase an annual or one- or two-day fishing license (valid for two consecutive calendar days). Information concerning license requirements, where to purchase and fees may be obtained from the Department of Fish & Wildlife or by calling 760-934-2664. Fishing licenses may be purchased in several locations around Mammoth Lakes.
FISH AND ALGAL BLOOM ADVISORIES
Stay well with these tips from the Mono County Department of Health and Human Services.
The fish in Crowley Lake and Topaz Lake contain mercury, which can be harmful if too much builds up in your body over time. Pregnant women and children: Eat only 1 serving of Crowley Lake trout or perch per week. Other adults: Limit to 2 servings of these fish per week. It is safest to eat only skinless fish fillets.
Click here for full safe consumption advisories.
A harmful algal bloom (HAB) occurs when toxin-producing algae grow excessively in a body of water. The excessive algal growth, or algal bloom, becomes visible to the naked eye and can be green, blue-green, red, or brown, depending on the type of algae.
– Contact with toxic algae water can cause skin rashes and eye irritation. Never drink water with visible algae blooms, which is dangerous to both people and pets.
– When “danger” signs are posted, clean fish well, discard guts, and wash fillets before cooking.
– Check for warning signs at Crowley Lake posted by LADWP.
– For bloom updates, visit the Lahontan Water Board’s water quality site or LADWP’s Eastern Sierra site.
Responsible recreation in Mammoth Lakes means respecting our unreal natural surroundings and adhering to Leave No Trace principles. When exploring outdoors stay on designated trails, properly dispose of waste, and minimize your environmental impact. Everyone has a role to play in maintaining the beauty of this picturesque destination for future generations.
Fishing line can cause quite the tangle if it gets stuck around bushes, logs, and other shoreline and submerged obstacles. Do your best to untangle and retrieve all the fishing line and dispose of it at a Tangle Free Waters station. Find a station map here.
Learn more about reducing your impact and ways to #KeepMammothUnreal in our Pre-Arrival Guide linked below.
CLEAN UP THE LAKE
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) has partnered with Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) in an effort to clean up our region’s lakes. Every dollar raised over the 4-year partnership (up to $100,000) will be matched by MLT to support ongoing stewardship. In the last two years, CUTL surveyed and cleaned up June Lake and Lake George. In July of this year, they worked on Lake Mary and recovered a total of 1,865 pounds of trash, including an estimated 1050 fishing line snags. Help us commit to preserving lakes and wildlife for many fishing seasons to come.
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