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Twin Lakes (Mammoth)

Updated August 15 , 2025

Rock Creek, Convict Lake, Crowley Lake and Mammoth Lakes—Rock Creek Lake has come alive, with some larger rainbows starting to chew. The resort is open with boat rentals available. The road to the Mosquito Flats Trailhead now open.  The inlets and deeper water at the hot spots at Convict Lake since warmer temperatures have moved fish away from shore. Lots of fish and limits, including a 7.25-pound rainbow caught near the inlet.  Crowley Lake continues to fish well, with the best action starting around 9 a.m.  Perch have begun to move into shallow waters to feed. Hot spots have been McGee Bay, Hilton Bay, Alligator Point and Sandy Point.Lakes Mary and Mamie very productive last week, producing good limits that include larger rainbows to 7 pounds. Trout are starting to move into deeper water, so work the drop-offs.

June Lake Loop, Lee Vining, Lundy Lake—Rush Creek has been well stocked and kicking out good numbers of rainbows, some to 4 pounds-plus. Loop lakes have been fishing well with a mix of rainbows and browns to 6-pounds-plus. June Lake Loop hosting a Labor Day boat, motor and trailer raffle. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Drawing will be on Aug. 31 and the winner does not need to be present. Anglers have good access to higher elevation lakes around Tioga Pass, but operators at Saddlebag Lake have announced the popular water taxi to 20-Lakes Basin will not be operating this season. Lee Vining Creek well stocked flows have dropped somewhat. Lundy Lake fishing has been best from boats, but the bigs are biting, with a 7.2-pound rainbow landed last week with a Stinky Gulp! Trout Worm.

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