Eastern Sierras - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPukaShell · 08-18-2015, 05:45 AM

October will be a little cool in the evenings and mornings. I was up there in June on the loop and killed the trout trolling my Johnson on lead core. I used the chrome and pink one with the little fish tail on it. Another productive lure was the Shimano Dr. Minnow. The Tiger Bar has decent food. The June Lake Brewery had some nice brews. Did not eat out much as we rented a house so I can't chime in on the campgrounds. We fished Silver and June. Make sure you stop at Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop. Their smoked Bacon and Jerky are second to none. I suggest you try the jerky the looks like a hockey puck. You just tear off a little chunk and stick it in you cheek just like chew, that puck will last you all day. You will also want to stop at the Schat's Bakery in Bishop. Great breads, like the Bacon Chili Cheese Bread or the Chili Cheese Bread.

You are close to Yosemite from the June Loop so that is doable.

Would like to know more on the trapping Dad's so I am waiting for a reply on that.

Post lots of pictures and thank you for your service.

WARRIORMIKE · 08-18-2015, 07:27 AM

Virgina Lakes is awesome that time of year, or anytime. Plus they have cabins. Also Mcgee Creek lodge is good too. Reasonable pricing

Geno Machino · 08-18-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

October will be a little cool in the evenings and mornings. I was up there in June on the loop and killed the trout trolling my Johnson on lead core. I used the chrome and pink one with the little fish tail on it. Another productive lure was the Shimano Dr. Minnow. The Tiger Bar has decent food. The June Lake Brewery had some nice brews. Did not eat out much as we rented a house so I can't chime in on the campgrounds. We fished Silver and June. Make sure you stop at Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop. Their smoked Bacon and Jerky are second to none. I suggest you try the jerky the looks like a hockey puck. You just tear off a little chunk and stick it in you cheek just like chew, that puck will last you all day. You will also want to stop at the Schat's Bakery in Bishop. Great breads, like the Bacon Chili Cheese Bread or the Chili Cheese Bread.

You are close to Yosemite from the June Loop so that is doable.

Would like to know more on the trapping Dad's so I am waiting for a reply on that.

Post lots of pictures and thank you for your service.

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Geno

Hunters Pa · 08-18-2015, 08:24 AM

Mighbe a bit chilly. I was at Gull lake a few years back in October and the mornings were below 30 degrees. May want to consider one of those services where they drop a trailer at a campsite for you. Easier & cleaner for the family and you show up with food and minimal gear as they provide the essentials.

And thank you for your service.

I have a crawdad trap or two if you need to borrow them. Let me know and I will look at what I have tonight

Whizz Bang · 08-18-2015, 09:16 AM

Thanks brother!
No need, I want to own some traps of my own so advice on the better or more effective designs would be solid!
As well as any anecdotes that you have on increased success re: bait or placement.

Whizz Bang · 08-18-2015, 09:17 AM

If it starts dipping that cold, I will be forced into a cabin with a quickness.

steveooo · 08-18-2015, 09:47 AM

The Tiger Bar in the June Loop is always good eats, and has cheap pitchers of local brew too.

For trees and privacy there are a few campgrounds along Lee Vining that meet that criteria. Right on the creek though, so make sure kids are water safe. The Mobil Station in Lee Vining right at the Tioga Pass has a killer deli too.

The campsite at Silver Lake has some nice spots. October will probably give you some nice colors on the trees too. In the fall the big Browns start staging at the exit of Silver Lake as it dumps into Rush Creek. Throw big jerk baits for them.

FISH11 · 08-18-2015, 10:31 AM

Silver Lake is awesome and has a state park with very few amenities or a private park for RV's and has cabins and a restaurant. It is really close to Lee Vining and the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite Park. You could go up the pass and do a day stay at Yosemite and come back down to Silver Lake it is located on the June lake loop. Here is a link to the private RV and cabin campground. http://silverlakeresort.net/

Pocoloco · 08-19-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

The Tiger Bar in the June Loop is always good eats, and has cheap pitchers of local brew too.

For trees and privacy there are a few campgrounds along Lee Vining that meet that criteria. Right on the creek though, so make sure kids are water safe. The Mobil Station in Lee Vining right at the Tioga Pass has a killer deli too.

The campsite at Silver Lake has some nice spots. October will probably give you some nice colors on the trees too. In the fall the big Browns start staging at the exit of Silver Lake as it dumps into Rush Creek. Throw big jerk baits for them.

The grant lake marina/rv park is nice and allows tent camping. They have showers and the shore fishing is good

08-18-2015, 05:45 AM	#1
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	October will be a little cool in the evenings and mornings. I was up there in June on the loop and killed the trout trolling my Johnson on lead core. I used the chrome and pink one with the little fish tail on it. Another productive lure was the Shimano Dr. Minnow. The Tiger Bar has decent food. The June Lake Brewery had some nice brews. Did not eat out much as we rented a house so I can't chime in on the campgrounds. We fished Silver and June. Make sure you stop at Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop. Their smoked Bacon and Jerky are second to none. I suggest you try the jerky the looks like a hockey puck. You just tear off a little chunk and stick it in you cheek just like chew, that puck will last you all day. You will also want to stop at the Schat's Bakery in Bishop. Great breads, like the Bacon Chili Cheese Bread or the Chili Cheese Bread. You are close to Yosemite from the June Loop so that is doable. Would like to know more on the trapping Dad's so I am waiting for a reply on that. Post lots of pictures and thank you for your service.

08-18-2015, 07:27 AM	#2
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Virgina Lakes is awesome that time of year, or anytime. Plus they have cabins. Also Mcgee Creek lodge is good too. Reasonable pricing

08-18-2015, 08:24 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Mighbe a bit chilly. I was at Gull lake a few years back in October and the mornings were below 30 degrees. May want to consider one of those services where they drop a trailer at a campsite for you. Easier & cleaner for the family and you show up with food and minimal gear as they provide the essentials. And thank you for your service. I have a crawdad trap or two if you need to borrow them. Let me know and I will look at what I have tonight

08-18-2015, 09:16 AM	#5
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Thanks brother! No need, I want to own some traps of my own so advice on the better or more effective designs would be solid! As well as any anecdotes that you have on increased success re: bait or placement.

08-18-2015, 09:17 AM	#6
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	If it starts dipping that cold, I will be forced into a cabin with a quickness.

08-18-2015, 09:47 AM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	The Tiger Bar in the June Loop is always good eats, and has cheap pitchers of local brew too. For trees and privacy there are a few campgrounds along Lee Vining that meet that criteria. Right on the creek though, so make sure kids are water safe. The Mobil Station in Lee Vining right at the Tioga Pass has a killer deli too. The campsite at Silver Lake has some nice spots. October will probably give you some nice colors on the trees too. In the fall the big Browns start staging at the exit of Silver Lake as it dumps into Rush Creek. Throw big jerk baits for them.