Bishop Creek - Intake II - Bishop, CA

Bishop Creek - Intake II, an impoundment within the Bishop Creek drainage near Bishop, California, constitutes a highly accessible and productive trout fishery. This impoundment is consistently stocked with Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), augmenting a resident population of wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). The stable hydrological regime and abundant forage support significant growth, leading to the potential for trophy-sized specimens, particularly Brown Trout.

Angling methodologies are comprehensive. Conventional bait presentations (e.g., PowerBait, worms) and spin casting with diminutive to medium-sized artificial lures (e.g., spinners, spoons) are highly effective for stocked trout. Fly fishing is also efficacious, with chironomid imitations fished under indicators proving particularly lethal. Nymphing with various aquatic insect patterns and stripping streamer patterns (e.g., Woolly Buggers) are productive for both species, especially larger brown trout. Float tubing and shore-based angling are popular access methods. Optimal fishing periods span from the late April general trout opener through mid-November. Its immediate proximity to Highway 168 ensures excellent accessibility. Anglers are unequivocally mandated to consult current CDFW regulations for specific bag limits and any area-specific provisions, critical for the sustained quality of this valuable resource.