Some of the local fishing spots

Ellery Lake
Gibbs Lake
Lee Vining Creek
Rush Creek
Tioga Lake

Other fishing near Lee Vining

Cottonwood Lakes in the Southern John Muir Wilderness
Fishing season is from July 1 to October 31
Artificial lures and flies with barbless hooks only!
Catch and release only in Cottonwood Lakes 1, 2, 3, and 4
All other lakes in the Cottonwood Lakes basin - limit 5

Most of the lakes and streams in the area are stocked by the California Department of Fish and Game. The trout season in the eastern High Sierra runs from the last Saturday in April to November 15th.

For more information about fishing in the area:
www.highsierrafishing.com
www.mammothflyfishing.com
www.thetroutfitter.com