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Updated October 22, 2026

LOWER OWENS AND BISHOP AREA — Flows around Bishop and south dropped to allow for wading. Mosquitos are still bad in the evenings. The river is stocked. Anglers have little competition on the lakes and along the forks of Bishop Creek. South Lake and Lake Sabrina are well stocked, and anglers are reporting plenty of limits. All services still available until the end of the month, weather permitting.

ROCK CREEK, CONVICT LAKE, CROWLEY LAKE AND MAMMOTH LAKES–Rock Creek Lake well stocked and fishing well as fall temperatures arrive. The wild lakes beyond road’s end have also come alive as fish sense the coming of winter and begin feeding aggressively. Be prepared for weather at the higher elevations. Services now closed.

Convict Lake is wide open as waters cool and received 600 pounds of trophy rainbows last week. Fish are now spreading out, offering good action from boats and shore.  The annual late season Ambush at the Lake derby continues until Nov. 15, with $6,000 in resort prizes awarded to the lucky winner.

Crowley Lake is now operating under a no-bait period until the season closes, limiting anglers to unscented, barbless lures or flies only and a daily limit of two trout, 18-inches or larger. Services will close Oct. 25, but waters are still open to fishing.

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