Convict Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA

Creek Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
Convict Creek, originating from Convict Lake near Mammoth Lakes, California, is a distinguished trout fishery renowned for its clarity, aesthetic appeal, and productive angling opportunities. This lotic system supports robust populations of stocked Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), regularly augmented by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and a significant, naturally reproducing population of wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), notably including migratory specimens from Convict Lake.

Angling methodologies are comprehensive. Conventional bait presentations and spin casting with diminutive artificial lures are efficacious for stocked trout in accessible lower reaches. Fly fishing is particularly efficacious for targeting wild trout, demanding nuanced presentations. Nymphing with imitative patterns (e.g., caddis, stonefly, mayfly) is consistently productive subsurface. Streamer patterns (e.g., baitfish imitations) are exceptionally effective for enticing large Brown Trout, particularly during low-light conditions or migratory periods. Optimal fishing periods span from late spring through autumn, aligning with the official trout season, with heightened activity during fall brown trout migrations. Access is excellent via the Convict Lake Road. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations for specific bag limits and any area-specific provisions, ensuring adherence to established conservation protocols for this Eastern Sierra resource.



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Convict Creek Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 5-29-2017 View Report


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
7-9-2024 Convict Lake Fishing Report
The lake was stocked with 1,500 pounds of... more »
Convict Lake Staff
6-18-2024 Convict Lake Fishing Report
The marina stayed busy with rentals, the cabins... more »
Convict Lake Staff
7-18-2023 Fishing was excellent again this week at Convict Lake
 Fishing was excellent again this week at Convict... more »
Convict Lake Staff
10-15-2021 Convict Lake Fishing Report
It has been quite the weather week here... more »
Convict Lake Staff
5-29-2017 Convict Creek Bow
Angler Robert Aguirre checked in with ESFR with... more »
Chad Woods

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