Greetings Anglers!
We hope your holiday season is merry and bright. Mammoth Lakes has been celebrating with plenty of Santa and Woolly appearances, tree lightings, ice skating and fresh powder days on the slopes. Mammoth Lakes Tourism extends a thank you to all who made the 2024 fishing season special by visiting the breathtaking landscapes of the Eastern Sierra, making meaningful memories and of course catching trophy fish.
While this time of year isn’t peak angling season, there is always opportunity for the unwavering fishing enthusiasts. Find year-round fishing locations and regulations here. Get the full update on who’s biting, who isn’t, and where from The Troutfitter.
Note: This time of year road conditions and weather can change quickly. Be prepared and stay up-to-date via our Road Conditions Page.
For those who prefer to indulge once spring rolls back around, we look forward to celebrating Fishmas 2025 with you on opening day! We’ll kick off these monthly Fishing Report Newsletters again in April. Until then, Happy New Year—may it be filled with happiness, health, success and an abundance of fishing trips.
As you adventure, please remember to Recreate Responsibly, keep Mammoth Lakes unreal for future generations and please consider donating to the amazing Clean Up the Lake project during this charitable time of year. Cheers!
UPCOMING EVENT INFORMATION
- *April 26 – Opening Day / Fishmas*
- Find festive holiday activities, meals and other helpful information in our Enjoy the Holidays in Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes New Year’s Eve blogs.
- For an overview of the Mammoth Lakes events coming in the new year, see our 2025 Events Poster or visit our events page.
CURRENT FISHING LOCATIONS
Find seasonal and year-round fishing locations and regulations here.
*a reminder that East Walker River is closed until the end of April
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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