June 26 - Bridgeport Fishing Tournament.
An open derby with several categories, funds generated from this event help provide more trout for Bridgeport Reservoir and the East Walker River. Contact (760) 932-7525 / www.BridgeportFishEnhancement.com; or Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at (760) 932-7500 / www.BridgeportCalifornia.com.
July 1-7 - Mono Village 4th of July Fishing Derby - Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport.
Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories. Registration fee required. Contact (760) 932-7071 / www.MonoVillage.com
July 1-31 - How Big is Big Fishing Derby - West Walker River.
Sponsored by the communities of Walker, Coleville and Topaz, and the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce, the 9th Annual How Big is Big Fishing Derby runs for the entire month of July. No entry fee -- just bring your fish in to the Walker General Store, and your catch will be weighed and recorded. Lots of prizes. Contact (530) 208-6078 / www.NorthernMonoChamber.com
July 4 - Free Fishing Day.
Come and fish for FREE in Mono County! All regulations still apply and Report Cards are required -- but Fishing Licences are waived on this day (and again on September 6, 2010). For more information on Mono County fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish & Game at (760) 934-2664 or http://www.dfg.ca.gov/.
July 23-August 9 - Mono Village Summer Fishing Derby - Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport.
Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories. Registration fee required. Contact (760) 932-7071 / www.MonoVillage.com
August 14 - Crowley Lake Stillwater Classic.
The popular flyfishing tournament returns on August 14 with valuable prizes, raffles and an awards ceremony barbecue. Proceeds are earmarked for providing additional brown trout to stock the lake. Contact (760) 935 4301 / www.CrowleyLakeFishCamp.com
September 2-7 - Mono Village Labor Day Fishing Derby - Upper Twin Lakes, Bridgeport.
Cash and merchandise prizes given in several categories. Registration fee required. Contact (760) 932-7071 / www.MonoVillage.com
September 4-5 - Trout Fest at Convict Lake.
Big cash prizes up for grabs! Contact (800) 992-2260 / www.ConvictLakeResort.com
September 6 - Free Fishing Day.
Come and fish for FREE in Mono County! All regulations still apply and Report Cards are required -- but Fishing Licences are waived on this day. For more information on Mono County fishing regulations, contact the California Department of Fish & Game at 760-934-2664 or http://www.dfg.ca.gov/.
October 1-November 15 - "Ambush at the Lake" Fall Fishing Derby - Convict Lake.
Catch a tagged fish at the Convict Lake Fall Fishing Derby Series and win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Contact (800) 992-2260 / www.ConvictLakeResort.com
October 23-24 - "Morrison's Bounty" Tagged Fish Money Tournament - Convict Lake.
Cash prizes! Contact (800) 992-2260 / www.ConvictLakeResort.com
General Info
California Department of Fish and Game
The Fishing Guide (developed by the California Department of Fish and Game)
Fishing Guides & Equipment
Crowley Lake Guide Service
760-937-3245
Kittredge Sports
3218 Main Street
760-934-7566
Mammoth Sporting Goods
1 Sierra Center Mall
760-934-3239
Ricks Sport Center
3241 Main Street
760-934-3416
Trout Fly
Intersection of Main Street (203) and Old Mammoth Road
760-934-2517
Sierra Drifters Guide Service
760-935-4250
Sierra Fly Guide
760-209-3260
Performance Anglers Guide Service
818-288-0583
Marina and Boat Rentals
Big Rock Resort
Located at June Lake
760-648-7717
Bridgeport Reservoir RV Park & Marina
Located in Bridgeport
760-932-7001
Convict Lake Resort
2000 Convict Lake Road
760-924-3585
Crowley Lake Fish Camp
Located at Crowley Lake
760-935-4301
Grant Lake Marina
Located at June Lake
760-648-7964
Gull Lake Marina
Located at June Lake
760-648-7539
June Lake Marina
Located at June Lake
760-648-7726
Lake Mary Marina
Located in Mammoth Lakes
760-934-5353
Silver Lake
LOcated at June Lake
760-648-7525
Twin Lakes Resort
Located in Bridgeport
760-932-7751
Trout Fishing Season
Opens the last Saturday in April and closes November 15. Topaz Lake opens for fishing on January 1. East Walker River, Hot Creek, and the Upper Owens River are open year-round for catch & release.
Closed to Fishing
Crooked Creek (below LADWP Gauging Station) – Closed All Year. Rock Creek Diversion Channel – Closed All Year. Other closures may apply.
Fishing Hours
One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Night Fishing
Night fishing is prohibited in all Mono County waters except Topaz Lake, where fishing is prohibited from two hours after sunset to one hour before sunrise. Night fishing is allowed on Rock Creek Lake (Inyo County), 24/7.
Free Fishing Days
Two free fishing days are set each year in California: July 4, 2010 & Sept. 6, 2010. On those days, a fishing license is not required.
2010 Fishing Licenses
A California Sport Fishing license is required of anyone over 16.
- One-Day - $13.40 (resident or non-resident)
- Two-Day - $20.75 (resident or non-resident)
- Ten-Day - $41.50 (non-resident)
- Annual - $41.50 (resident)
- Annual - $111.85 (non-resident)
Frequently Asked Questions About Sport Fishing Licenses: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishingfaqs.html
Here are some locations in and around Mammoth Lakes where you can obtain a fishing license (these are also tackle shops for supplies as well):
Convict Lake Resort
2000 Convict Lake Road
760-924-3585
Kittredge Sports
3218 Main Street
760-934-7566
Mammoth Sporting Goods
1 Sierra Center Mall
760-934-3239
Red Meadows Resort
800-292-7758
Ricks Sport Center
3241 Main Street
760-934-3416
Rock Creek Lodge
1 Rock Creek Rd
760-935-4170
Trout Fly
Intersection of Main Street (203) and Old Mammoth Road
760-934-2517
Crowley Lake General Store
474 South Landing Road
760-935-4666
Toms Place Resort
8180 Crowley Lake Place
760-935-4239