Lower Rush Creek – special regulated wild trout stream

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Lower Rush Creek:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites:   Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #14-16Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16Bird Nest #14-16A.P. Nymph #14-16Golden Stone Nymph #8 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #16Royal Wulff #14Chernobyl Ant #14-16Madam X #14-16 Directions: Take Hwy 158 from the north intersection of Hwy 395. Drive 1.8 miles, passing Parker Lake Road…

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June Lake Loop – four glacial derived lakes

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the June Lake Loop area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection   Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Twin Lake Specials #8-10HornbergGrey GhostMohair Leech #8-10Matuku #6-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #14-16Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16Bird Nest #14-16A.P. Nymph #14-16Golden Stone Nymph #8 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #16Royal Wulff #14Chernobyl Ant #14-16Madam X #14-16 Directions: Located on Road…

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Agnew Lake Backcountry – a miner and environmentalist

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Agnew Lakes Backcountry area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Streamer Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Marabou Muddler #8-10Matuku #8-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #14-16Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16Bird Nest #14-16A.P. Nymph #14-16Golden Stone Nymph #8 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #16Royal Wulff #14Chernobyl Ant #14-16Madam X #14-16 Directions: The most direct way into the Agnew Lake…

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Minarets Backcountry – jagged peaks overlook wonderful lakes

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Minarets area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Streamer Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Marabou Muddler #8-10Matuku #8-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #14-16Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16Bird Nest #14-16A.P. Nymph #14-16Golden Stone Nymph #8 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-18Yellow Humpy #16Royal Wulff #14Chernobyl Ant #14-16Madam X #14-16 Directions: To get to the Minarets, from Oakhurst, CA, drive north…

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Upper MF San Joaquin – home of the ultimate grand slam

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the MF San Joaquin River:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection   Other Local Favorites: Streamer Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Twin Lake Specials #8-10Muddler MinnowMohair Leech #8-10Matuku #6-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #12-18Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-18Brassie #16-18Zug Bug #12-16Copper Johns #14-16Prince Nymph #12-14 Drys:Callibaetis CrippleElk Hair Caddis #12-18E/C Caddis #12-18Parachute BWO #16-18Hackle Stacker #16-18Royal Stimulator #8-14Royal Wulff #12-16Yellow…

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Upper Owens River – one of the finest spring fed streams

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Upper Owens River:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection   Other Local Favorites: Streamers:Woolly Bugger #6-8Mohair Leeches #8-10Matuka #6-10Shock Collar Leech #8-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #12-14Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Bird Nest #12-14WD40 #18-22RS2 #18-22Brook’s Sprout #20-24San Juan Worm #14-16Disco Midge #18-22 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-20X-Caddis #12-16Joe’s Hopper #10-14Parachute Adams #12-16Trico Sparkle Spinner #22-28Olive Sparkle Dun #18Royal Wulff…

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Mammoth Lakes – plenty of fish to be happy

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Mammoth Lakes:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Streamer Flies:Crystal Bugger #8-10Twin Lake Specials #8-10Muddler MinnowMohair Leech #8-10Marabou Leech #8-10Sheep Creek Special #8-10Matuka #6-10 Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #12-18Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-18Brassie #16-18Zug Bug #12-16Copper John #14-16Prince Nymph #12-14San Juan Worms #16-18Lightning Bug #16-18 Drys:Callibaetis CrippleElk Hair Caddis #12-18Royal Stimulator #8-14Griffith Gnats #12-16Yellow Humpy #12-16Parachute…

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Convict Lake – renamed due to the escaped convicts

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Convict Lake area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection For the Lake: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Krystal Buggers #8-10Clouser Minnow (Black/Silver/blue) #6-8Mohair Leech #8-10Marabou Muddler #6-10Matuka #6-10Hornberg #6-10 For the Creek: Nymphs:Hare’s Ear Nymph #12-14Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Bird Nest #12-14A.P. Nymph #12-14 Drys:Olive Caddis #16-20Yellow Humpy #14-16 Directions: Convict Lake is located 35 miles north…

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Crowley Lake – a unique fishing destination

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Crowley Lake area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Streamers:Perfection Perch #8-12Punk Perch #8-16Woolly Bugger #8-10Cole Bugger #8-10Denny’s Seal Bugger #8-10Cinnamon Twin Lake Special #8-10Brown Mohair Leech #8-10Marabou Muddler #6-10Olive Matuka #6-10Hornberg #8-14Loeberg #12-14Grey Ghost #10-12 MidgesOptimidge #14-22Zebra Midge #14-22Drifter’s Crystal Midge #14-22Disco Midge #14-22Drifter’s Gilly #14-18 NymphsBarr’s Damsel #8-10Flashback Pheasant Tail…

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Convict Lake Backcountry – a home to brookies

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Convict Lake Backcountry area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Henrys Fork HopperChernobyl Ant Nymph Flies:Hare’s Ear #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18 Directions: Access to the Convict Lake Backcountry can be by two main trails, one out of the inlet at Convict…

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