Eastern Sierra Fish Report

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Updated July 1, 2025

June Lake Loop, Lee Vining, Lundy Lake—Rush Creek has been well stocked and kicking out good numbers of 4- to 5-pound rainbows. Loop lakes have been fishing well with a mix of rainbows and browns to 6-pounds-plus. Road into Yosemite from Lee Vining is now open, allowing anglers access to higher elevation lakes around Tioga Pass, but operators at Saddlebag Lake have announced popular water taxi to 20-Lakes Basin will not be operating this season. 

Lee Vining Creek well stocked flows are still high, but pools holding larger, 2- to 4-pound rainbows. Lundy Lake fishing very well for both shore and boat anglers. The resort is now open for the season. 

Virginia Lakes, Bridgeport area—Virginia Lakes has turned on with reports of 20-plus fish per day. The resort is open, and waters have been well stocked both trophy rainbows and 1- to 2-pound stockers. Small lures and bait offerings working best.  Bridgeport Reservoir is prime and producing good numbers of 2- to 8-pound fish. Rainbow Point has been the hot spot, and the best action has been from boats, with shore angling very slow.  Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are well stocked and producing lots of limits that include 4- to 5-pound fish. Robinson Creek has been a hot spot, with several 7-pound rainbows being caught. 

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