Mammoth Backcountry – a chain of lakes

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Mammoth 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: Enter the town of Mammoth Lakes from Hwy 395, take Lake Mary Road to the Duck Pass Trailhead, Lake George…

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McGee Canyon – amazing colors of red, white, and grey

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for McGee Canyon area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Mohair Leech #8-10Matuku #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18 Directions: From Highway 395, north of the…

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Hilton Lakes and Rock Creek – hidden jewels

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Hilton Lakes area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Mohair Leech #8-10Matuku #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18 Directions: The trailhead to Hilton lakes can…

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Owens Gorge – an ancient waterway almost lost

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Owen Gorge area:Eastern Sierra Hatch SelectionOther Local Favorites: Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Orange or Yellow Stimulator #16 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18Zebra Midge #16-18WD 40 #20 Directions: Access to the gorge is difficult. The…

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Margaret Lakes – primarily rainbows and brookies

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Margaret Lakes Area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Nymphs:Hare’s Ear #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18 Drys:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18BWO Sparkle Dun #18-20BWO Parachute Dun #18-20 Directions: From Fresno, take Highway 168 up to Huntington Lake, about 65 miles. To get to the Edison Lake, continue from…

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Silver Divide – the headwaters to fish creek

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Silver Divide area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Mohair Leech #8-10Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18 Directions: The northern side of Silver Divide…

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Mono Creek – opportunity for a grand slam

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Mono Creek area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18 Directions: Mono Creek can be accessed from the Eastern Sierra by way of the trailhead at Mosquito…

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Mono Hot Springs – spa resort plus fishing

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for Mono Hot Springs area:Western Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Mohair Leech #8-10Woolly Bugger, Brown and Olive #8-10Olive Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #12-18Elk Hair Caddis #12-14St. Vrain Caddis #16-18AK’s Quilled Spinner #16-18Griffith’s Gnat #16-20Stimulator, Black and Tan #10-14 Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #12-14Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear #14-18Prince Nymph #14-16Bird’s Nest…

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French Canyon – home to large golden trout

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for French Canyon area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Mohair Leech #8-10Matuka #8-10 Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith’s Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18Bivisible Nymph Flies:Hare’s Ear #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18 Directions: Two trailheads into the area. From the North, take…

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Pine Creek Canyon – mining for our defense

Snowy mountain peaks with greenery below under a clear sky.

Suggested Flies for the Pine Creek Canyon Area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection Other Local Favorites: Nymphs:Hare’s Ear #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18 Drys:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18BWO Sparkle Dun #18-20BWO Parachute Dun #18-20 Directions: Pine Creek Canyon can be reached from Bishop on Hwy 395; Heading northwest on US 395 from Bishop, turn…

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