2012 fishing trip...where to go?

[mark]

I third the mammoth lakes option. Its a very fun area with TONS of options. You can hit remote lakes for Goldens (PM Me) and hit some of the main attractions that you should definitely not miss such as the Upper Owens and Hot Creek. Also, depending on conditions, Crowley could be going off. Then theres the backcountry stuff, San Joaquin, devils postpile etc. Plus a myriad of smaller creeks and tribs....... you will have too many places to fish!

Plus if you want to camp, you can do that in many places or you can probably find a reasonable place to rent a small condo or cabin in mammoth lakes on the VRBO website (Vacation rentals by Owner) Mammoth is a great and fun little town in the summer, lots of fun stuff going on, some great places to finish off the day with a tall IPA and a slice of pizza. Plus there are a couple of fly shops in town if you need supplies.

[Bob Loblaw]

I think I'm sold. I had toyed with the idea of a 16 hour drive to stay with friends in Driggs ID and fish there for a few days, but I think this time would be better spend learning waters closer to home.

I'm thinking about hitting the East Walker the Owens and maybe Hot Creek if it isn't too crowded...I'm not a big fan of having to defend my water from intruders...I like my fishing to be 100% stress free

I'll take you up on that Golden Trout tip. I caught a few of those beauties a number of years back up in Desolation Wilderness West of Tahoe on a hiking trip. Small but stunning fish.

Now all I need to do is decide what time of year to go. Probably August, maybe September after school is back in and things are quieter.

[Jed Peters]

Meh.

Go to markliville.

Stay in a local place in town or the Carson valley inn in garderville.

Fish the east and west Carson, pleasant valley, and if you want (really not necessary) go down to Bridgeport to get em.

[Bob Loblaw]

Meh.

Go to markliville.

Stay in a local place in town or the Carson valley inn in garderville.

Fish the east and west Carson, pleasant valley, and if you want (really not necessary) go down to Bridgeport to get em.

I do a family camping trip to Markleeville every year (Grover Hot Springs) and I definitely plan to get in at leasy one day fishing on the East Carson this year maybe Pleasant Valley....anyone know how much that costs? I love the area and plan on fishing it a lot in the years ahead...drop the wife and kid off at the pool and hit the creek!

I want this trip to be somewhere I wouldn't ordinarily go unless I'm chasing fish.

[Jed Peters]

I do a family camping trip to Markleeville every year (Grover Hot Springs) and I definitely plan to get in at leasy one day fishing on the East Carson this year maybe Pleasant Valley....anyone know how much that costs? I love the area and plan on fishing it a lot in the years ahead...drop the wife and kid off at the pool and hit the creek!

I want this trip to be somewhere I wouldn't ordinarily go unless I'm chasing fish.

Pleasant valley is 75 bucks, I think.....

[EricO]

I fished Pleasant Valley a few years back. Pretty fun if the water isn't super low.

Some big rainbows in there! $95 per day.

http://alpineflyfishing.com/rates.htm

EO

[Bull_Dog]

Hey Bob,

Dont know if you are into stillwaters but I host a couple of clinics at a private Ranch near Susanville that has awesome camping and some huge Rainbows. We set up a real nice camping spot with Bon fire stove grill etc by the lake.

We started doing this last year and the feedback has been awesome. Really great deal for the $$$. check out truckeeriveroutfitters.com for more info.

Rob Anderson