Fishing the June Lake Loop

The June Lake Loop is a favorite fishing destination for anglers. They come for the Lahontan cutthroat trout (June Lake only), the rainbow trout and the brown trout. Alper's trout are also planted in the lakes.

Where to Fish

June Lake: Troll the road side of the lake, hitting the coves, around the marinas. Also try the far shore near the middle part of the lake. Shore fishing is good along the beach area, across the lake along the steep wall, near the reeds along the west side of the lake, and near Boulder Lodge.

Gull Lake: Many anglers like to work the hole just to the left of the marina, but the favorite spot on the lake is known as The Rock.

Silver Lake: Shore fishing near the parking lot at the south end of the lake is productive. Also try fishing where Rush Creek enters the lake and around the little islands at the south end. Float tube anglers do well along the southeast shoreline.

Grant Lake: Try fishing where Park Creek and Rush Creek enter the lake. The peninsula is usually a good spot where big brown trout are caught. Sheepherders' Bay is another favorite spot with locals. Often the Narrows near the marina can be productive.

June Lake Loop Trophy Fish

• Brook Trout: 9 pounds, 12 ounces, caught in Silver Lake by Texas Haynes in 1932, California State Record
• Brown Trout: 21 pounds, caught by John Ganz in 1975

Which Baits and Lures Are Catching Trout at
June Lake?

Trolling or Casting

Needlefish, Rapalas, Thomas Bouyants, Panther Martin Spinners, AC Lures, KastMaster

Flies

Grey Ghost, Woolly Bugger, Olive Caddis, Royal Wulff
Many anglers like to use fluorocarbon leaders because of the clear water.

Bait

Inflated night crawlers, PowerBait, Gulp Pinched Crawlers

June Lake Loop 2024 Fishing Events

Mono County Fishing Events

California's Eastern Sierra 2024 Fishing Events

• Monster Trout Contest
  • Dates: April 27-28, 2024
  • Where: June Lake Loop
  • Event: Hook the biggest fish in the June Lake Loop, including streams
  • Sponsor: Monster Fish Contest

• Fish of the Month Derby
  • Dates: April 27, 2024
  • Where: Gull Lake
  • Event: Continue every month through the fishing season. Hook the biggest fish in Gull Lake for that month. $5 Entry Fee
  • Sponsor: Gull Lake Marina

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