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ruppell
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Apr 26, 2017 - 11:32am PT
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Road to Sabrina is open to the lake. The lake is still iced over. Another couple weeks before it'll see open water. The streams fishable but running really high and fast.
The gate to North lake is unlocked but there's a snow drift 100 feet after the gate and it's big.
The road to South lake is still closed but the county is up there trying to get it open. I'm sure South lake is still iced over as well.
Intake 2 is open and looking pretty good. It's gonna be a zoo on opening day though. That's where the float tube comes in handy.
I'm starting to wonder if Kirman is still frozen over. It's only at about 8000 so I'm thinking it might be ice free. It's looking like I'll probably end up there for Fishmas.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 26, 2017 - 12:45pm PT
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Thank you all for the personalized report.
OK... time for some climbing, some fishing, gun shooting (cosmiccragsman helped me put the M1 Garand together) Dirtbiking, gambling, skiing, drinking and relaxing.
Bishop is Vacationland U.S.A.
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missjr
Trad climber
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Apr 26, 2017 - 06:15pm PT
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We just skied up there and there's about solid 10ft at South Lake and sometimes up to 15ft of snow.
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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Apr 26, 2017 - 08:47pm PT
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Apr 27, 2017 - 06:56pm PT
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Nice "bones" Mike!
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BG
Trad climber
JTree & Idyllwild
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Apr 28, 2017 - 12:26am PT
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Nice shots and nice fish Mike! What did you get them on?
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BG
Trad climber
JTree & Idyllwild
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Apr 28, 2017 - 12:48am PT
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Apr 28, 2017 - 09:19am PT
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I haven't caught a bluegill since I was a kid fishing with my grandfather. Those are cool looking fish Bob!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 28, 2017 - 09:20am PT
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Tad..... fishmas for you too? I have been told that the McCloud is one of the best.
As a newb, I know next to nothing about the seasons.... the DFW site is pretty confusing, esp because I don't know the names of the places.
I know the Cottonwood regs... July 1st. Golden Trout, most creeks catch and kiss...I learned how to FF in those little creeks, I like the hi-mountain setting and its peaceful vibe, cant wait for that date.
Gome wants to do some westside angling, I figure with all the runoff the creeks and rivers will be raging intill about end of June.
So is "it on" statewide for Trout????
Nice Blue Gill BG.
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 28, 2017 - 09:37am PT
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guyman
Cottonwood lakes open late to protect the spawning population. There's plenty of other alpine lakes that open tomorrow. They hold the same strain of fish. They are way way less crowded. They are what you want to be looking into. I've fished most of them. The best part is most of them have really good alpine climbing a short distance from base camp. Alpine dual sport days are awesome.
It's gonna be late this year for sure. Last year I was on Goldens by the 2nd week of May. It kinda makes me miss the drought. lol
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Cali
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Apr 28, 2017 - 10:04am PT
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Keesee! I am in Arizona all next week staring at rocks but when I get back we can start poking some more trout. Another couple weeks and we can get to some of those inlets into lakes and drop some big old nymphs in for some big old browns. There are some good secret spots too that are fishable even in high water.
Good luck to all of you on Fishmas!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 28, 2017 - 10:33am PT
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ruppel.... Thanks... I know about the cottonwood regs, and why. So the Golden Trout Wilderness, north of the Needles, opens up Saturday? Back in the day my Grandpa would take my Cousin and I backpacking up to the lakes in the Palisades, behind Lake Sabrina and the stuff above Mono-Hot Springs.... I don't recall what Trout exactly we were getting, Golden's, Browns, Rainbow and Brookies...we were looking for dinner.
My back is improving and I can hike for a few miles now, so I look forward to this summer..... a little Alpine Rock Climbing and an early evening hatch sounds like a good day.
Gome... you got it, lets go, let me know when you return.
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 28, 2017 - 10:57am PT
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Here you go Guy
https://www.campkernville.com/files/fishing_original.pdf
I didn't realize you where coming off an injury. Not fun. Hope it heals up and you get back to 100%. If you want some more info get a hold of me via PM. Most of the lakes I'm referring to are in my area. A float tube is a bitch to hike in but worth it. I have a two. A super light one for alpine and a super comfy one for shorter approaches.
When are you headed up this way?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 28, 2017 - 04:11pm PT
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ruppel.... thanks for the information.
heading for Bishop in about 90 min.....
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 28, 2017 - 05:02pm PT
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Cool. I still have no idea where I'm going tomorrow. I might end up just at the Happies. Then hitting up Pleasant Valley in the evening. That place is usually empty opening day.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 28, 2017 - 05:38pm PT
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good to know...
My friend LJ... lives on the Mesa so Pleasant Valley is close. I have no Idea of the agenda .... if climbing, we will go to the ORG, If they go Skiing, I will be free all day and will poke around looking for fish.
guy.keesee at gmail.com
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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May 28, 2017 - 12:07am PT
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Last minute question, hope some knowledgeable and generous people are at the keyboard!
Had to bail on the High Route on day two due to wet slides so as a consolation my wife and I are going to ride Mammoth on Monday.
Before heading home she said I can do some fishing so I'm looking for somewhere with reasonable flows to land a few trout. Don't really care about size, just like to avoid crowds (on Memorial Day) and catch something. All of my regular west side spots are blown out right now so I'm having withdraws.
Thanks in advance!
danieljeffcoach at gmail dot com if you don't want to post locations for all to see.
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missjr
Trad climber
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May 28, 2017 - 07:58am PT
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Hey Limpingcrab,
Its pretty blown out here on the Eastside as well from high water.....there's definitely people here too for the novelty to ski and camp and whatever else you want to do on Memorial Day. Drove by the Upper O a week ago and it flowing to the banks. Crowley may be good. Ice fishing on the lakes(Rock Creek, Lakes Basin) but having a hard time thinking where the waters wouldn't be crazy other than say the Lower O by Indy( there's bass and who knows what in those waters but also reedy).
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Boblyi
climber
The East Side
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May 28, 2017 - 08:34pm PT
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Try the June Lake loop. Rush creek. Parker or Walker Lakes.
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BG
Trad climber
JTree & Idyllwild
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Just got back from 3 days of fly fishing in the Florida Keys. Plan A was guided tarpon fishing. Got a few good shots the first morning, but then wind and clouds didn't cooperate. Plan B was wading the flats on my own.
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