Fishing Blogs
The Remarkable East Walker River
Jan 02, 2017 / Mike McKenna
The East Walker River is famous for two things: for being one of the best brown trout fly fishing streams in California and for its resiliency. After several years of draught in the High Sierra, this 90-mile river is bouncing back to life, making it a great fishing destination this... MORE
Three Fantastic Fall Fishing Spots
Oct 14, 2016 / Mike McKenna
Fall is my favorite time to fish the Eastern Sierra, and I’m not alone. The crowds are gone, but the fish are still here. The mornings are often cold enough to see your breath, but most days warm up long enough to bare shirtsleeves and bask in the beauty of... MORE
Morrison’s Fall Bonus Derby Feeds the Soul (and the Creel) at Convict Lake
Oct 03, 2016 / Mike McKenna
There’s an old saying around Mammoth that goes, “People may come for the winters, but they stay for the summers.” While that’s accurate, it’s missing a key element in the equation—fall. Autumn is when most local and longtime visitors, especially those of us with passions for fishing, hiking, photography and... MORE
How Convict Lake Got its Name
Sep 06, 2016 / Mike McKenna
There once was a time when Convict Lake, one of the most photographed and famous bodies of water in California’s Eastern Sierra, was known by other names. Names that also hint at the magical and mysterious appeal of the lake’s crystal clear waters. Unlike many drive-to lakes in the region,... MORE
Top Spots for Boating, Kayaking, and SUPing near Mammoth Lakes
Jun 29, 2016 / Monica Prelle
From hiking to mountain biking and climbing Mammoth offers a number of opportunities for the adventurous spirit, but to truly experience the lakes in which the area is known, one must get on the water. MORE
The Other Twin Lakes
Jun 15, 2016 / Mike McKenna
There are some things in nature that are beyond description. Places so beautiful and awe-inspiring that words seem weak in comparison. MORE
Hooked: Learning to Fly Fish in the High Sierra Backcountry
May 20, 2016 / Monica Prelle
It was my first fly-fishing trip, and I really wasn’t all that interested in learning. My husband, Jon, and I had planned a ten-day backpacking trip in Sequoia National Park, and I figured if he was planning on fishing, I might as well give it a try. I hadn’t expected to get hooked. MORE
3 Perfect Days of Spring in Mammoth Lakes
May 10, 2016 / Monica Prelle
The good news about spring: there is so much to do. The bad news: it's tough to fit it all in three days. MORE