Silver Lake June 2017 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 06-07-2017, 11:52 AM

Super fine scenery!

How was the food at the barbecue place in Bishop? I mean to stop there on my way to mammoth at some point, unless it sucks.

FISH11 · 06-07-2017, 12:47 PM

I never get tired of this scene, especially if on the water at silver Lake. Three weeks ago when I was there on one of the days with the right angle from the sun I could see ski tracks down the chute in figure 8's. If I still had the knees and legs I had 17 years ago I would love to ski it.

roby · 06-07-2017, 08:07 PM

The crawdad boil was the main event and it did not disappoint. Tony put together a great meal. I plan to get some Promar traps for my next trip up in the Sierras.

As for the fishing report...

The lakes are murky. It may be the run-off from the snow melting. Overall, it was slow at Silver Lake, but we managed a few at Gull Lake. On the last morning, John Ruiz and I fished Convict lake. Between the two of us we caught 7 brown trout trolling Thomas Buoyant lures. We missed about 6 other hits that didn't stick. Most fish were suspended. 3-4 colors on lead core did the trick.

ceviche eater · 06-07-2017, 08:20 PM

great report! I love it up there!

fishing md · 06-07-2017, 09:50 PM

Great report tony!!! And thank you for the invite. it looks like a great place to wet my fly's. Btw work sucked!!!!

INGRIDSDAD · 06-08-2017, 05:16 AM

Great report Tony! Looks like another great dinner. Thanks for the invite, we will not miss the next one.

Iceman · 06-08-2017, 06:49 AM

Can't wait to go in September!

Aaron&Julie · 06-08-2017, 05:47 PM

Awesome story and pictures. That crawfish boil looks delicious.

Pocoloco · 06-09-2017, 12:07 PM

I'll be at grant lake the whole month of july. Bugs otta be jumping by then.

See you on the water. BWE and heros welcome

JohnMckroidJr · 06-12-2017, 04:59 PM

Awesome Report ! Love all the photos.... it is beautiful up there !

06-07-2017, 12:47 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I never get tired of this scene, especially if on the water at silver Lake. Three weeks ago when I was there on one of the days with the right angle from the sun I could see ski tracks down the chute in figure 8's. If I still had the knees and legs I had 17 years ago I would love to ski it. Attached Images __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 06-07-2017 at 01:22 PM.

06-07-2017, 09:50 PM	#5
fishing md Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: redlands Posts: 237	Great report tony!!! And thank you for the invite. it looks like a great place to wet my fly's. Btw work sucked!!!! __________________ ---

06-08-2017, 06:49 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Can't wait to go in September! __________________

06-08-2017, 05:47 PM	#8
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Awesome story and pictures. That crawfish boil looks delicious. __________________ "Never say die"

06-09-2017, 12:07 PM	#9
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	I'll be at grant lake the whole month of july. Bugs otta be jumping by then.See you on the water. BWE and heros welcome

06-07-2017, 11:52 AM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 811	Super fine scenery! How was the food at the barbecue place in Bishop? I mean to stop there on my way to mammoth at some point, unless it sucks.

06-07-2017, 08:07 PM	#3
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	The crawdad boil was the main event and it did not disappoint. Tony put together a great meal. I plan to get some Promar traps for my next trip up in the Sierras. As for the fishing report... The lakes are murky. It may be the run-off from the snow melting. Overall, it was slow at Silver Lake, but we managed a few at Gull Lake. On the last morning, John Ruiz and I fished Convict lake. Between the two of us we caught 7 brown trout trolling Thomas Buoyant lures. We missed about 6 other hits that didn't stick. Most fish were suspended. 3-4 colors on lead core did the trick.

06-07-2017, 08:20 PM	#4
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	great report! I love it up there!

06-08-2017, 05:16 AM	#6
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	Great report Tony! Looks like another great dinner. Thanks for the invite, we will not miss the next one.

06-12-2017, 04:59 PM	#10
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,985	Awesome Report ! Love all the photos.... it is beautiful up there !