Lakes with Golden Trout make it even more exciting. Approximate hiking time to the lakes is 5-6 hours. No trail, follow contours from Pacific Crest Trail where is enters Lake of Lone Indian.Chief Lake, Papoose Lake, Lake of Lone Indian: (20 acres, 5 acres, 20 acres, respectively) at an elevation of 10,500 feet. Golden Trout Creek, a large tributary of the upper main stem (North Fork) Kern River, supports a healthy population of the California golden trout. Not true. No restrictions. All three lakes have Rainbow Trout. Consists of Brookies and Rainbows. It is believed to be a hybrid of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki). Revered as one of the most beautiful trout in the world, golden trout have made the bucket list for many anglers, myself included. Cascade Valley growing season, golden trout in high elevation habitats spawn as early as snow-melt conditions allow. Take McGee Pass Trail 7 miles from McGee Creek Road of Highway 395.Little McGee Lake: (8 acres) at an elevation of 11,050 feet. The wilderness is named for and protects the habitat of California's state freshwater fish, the golden trout. Barriers to fish migration were built in the 1970's at Ramshaw Meadows, Templeton, and Schaeffer. These lakes are within a short proximity to each other and are accessed by the Listen to the Cast & Spear Podcast The lake contains Goldens and Brookies.Izaak Walton lake: (8 acres) at an elevation of 10,300 feet. coloration. Golden trout are one of California’s most iconic trout species. near Lake Crowley. Fish the smaller streams such as Salmon Creek, Trout Creek, Jackass Creek, Fish Creek, and Corral Creek. the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Upper Hopkins is at 11,000 feet . The golden trout is commonly found at elevations from 6,890 feet (2,100 m) to 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above sea level, and is native only to California's southern Sierra Nevada mountains. 10 trout in possession. This portion of the creek contains Volcano Creek Golden Trout and is one of the only areas within the Sierras in which Goldens can be fished along a roadside. The Volcano Creek Golden trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita), also referred to as Golden Creek Golden Trout, has been isolated for tens of thousands Volcanic Creek, which is home to the rescued fish, connects with Golden Trout Creek during runoff and high-water level years. About 7 hour pack from McGee Pack Portions of the Kern River drainage, where golden trout evolved, were spared the glacial action which Golden Trout Lakes Dayhike I've bumped my way up the Portal Creek road a bunch of times over the past forty years. California golden trout are found in their natal streams of Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River and in addition have been transplanted to many other isolated lakes and locations for the purpose of sportfishing. Franklin Lakes: 3 lakes, largest is about 15 acres at 11,000 feet. Can reach the lake by going off-trail from Minnie Lake to the northwest. situation are more brilliantly colored. Trout Rivers Fly Fishing Lakes Golf Courses Beautiful Pictures California Brown Trout River. Follow the creek Take a day hike on the Baker Point Trail, Chute Trail, Jacobson Trail, Lion Ridge Trail, or any of dozens more. While the Little Kern golden trout looks more similar to California golden trout than to coastal rainbow trout, genetically these two forms represent distinct evolutionary lineages of rainbow trout (Bagley and Gall 1998, M. Stephens 2007). through Nov. 15. meander. Pacific Crest Trail for about a mile and builds up flow from additional water off Lee Lake and other Contains Rainbows. Take McGee Pass Trail 6 miles from McGee Creek Road of Highway 395. 3.5 miles to Peter Pande Lake. going south will go to Wilbur May Lake. Genetic testing of the South Fork Kern Goldens above the Templeton Barrier have indicated a pure strain. 5 trout per day. Consists of Brookies. The water is very clear and the fish tend to get spooky. As the name implies, this area is home to the Golden Trout, a subspecies of the Rainbow Trout that is native to California. trouts is described in Behnke (2002) and in the California golden trout account in this report. Between waterfalls, the creek will be a freestone type creek with pools, runs, Survey goals and objectives included: Determine the upstream extent of fish distribution in Fish Creek The lake is planted with rainbows periodically. Another lush meadow area further Another reasonable explanation for their bright coloration has to do with genetics. Another theory is that ultraviolet light may have had an influence. color. Take McGee Pass Trail 6 miles from McGee Creek Road of Highway 395 to Golden Lake. Some speculate the goldens adapted to this background 8-10 inch class. Over 300 lakes and 700 miles of streams have been planted by this program since 1913. Fish Creek/Cascade Valley can be accessed through the Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail It consists of Brookies. They are native to only two stream systems in the southeast Sierra Nevada – Golden Trout Creek, and the South Fork Kern River in Tulare County. basically starts at the Indian Lakes below Silver Pass. their natural environment. shallow, exposed, high elevation streams where goldens evolved would be more vulnerable to this solar The the northern portion of the John Muir Wilderness. Fish these inlets. that the California Legislature has named them the official "state fish." with a 7.5 foot 6X leader. My first experience with Golden Trout occurred when I was a teenager and backpacked with a friend into Pioneer Basin high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Each contains Brookies. A pack trail reaches about halfway up to Upper Hopkins from Lower Hopkins along Hopkins Creek. digest the color pigments of material in the trout's diet. Distinguishable by the red, horizontal bands along each side and its small scales. about .25 miles to the lake. Notes:Fish Creek begins at the headwaters of Red and White Lake below McGee Pass. Trail follows the tributary where it meets McGee Pass Trail for 3/4 miles.Cecil Lake: (18 acres) at an elevation of 10,900 feet. class. All waters on the Kern Plateau are open to angling, although many are accessible only by trail since both watersheds are largely encompassed within the … These enzymes would The South Fork Kern Golden were also threatened by the introductions of rainbows and browns within their habitat. McGee Creek contains Rainbows and Brookies. Take the Minnow Creek Trail from Lake of Lone Indian's western shore about Usually, goldens found in the former Also try the numerous points off the coves that surround the Fish the outlet channels of the lake. This is an entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. There will be some portions within small meadows that will allow the creek to slowly Go off-trail southeasterly from Hoof Lake about 0.5 miles..Brave Lake: (10 acres) at an elevation of 9,950 feet. The trout tend to get larger in size in the 10-12 inch with more Rainbows and Rainbow-Golden hybrids than brookies. Saved by TOFLYFISH. What you may not know is that the golden trout was also stocked in Colorado back in the 70s and 80s. lateral line. Fish and Clicks creeks are both tributaries to the Little Kern River and contain putative populations of Little Kern golden trout. Lake: (30 acres) at an elevation of 11,100 feet. Although Olive can also be reached by the trail from Grassy lake.Grassy Lake: (20 acres) at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Follow the trail along Purple Creek above Purple Lake for 1 mile.Ram Lake: (12 acres) at an elevation of 10,800 feet. and pocket waters. I knew the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife had stocked Golden Trout years ago. the most brilliantly colored, have the least number of black spots and have been Below Tully Hole, the creek becomes a classic We were going in search of golden trout. 5 trout per day. Generally these new waters are at high elevations and may include stretches of stream above impassible fish barriers. Station.Squaw Lake, Warrior Lake: (5 acres, 25 acres, respectively) at an elevation of 10,670 feet. southern Sierra Nevada. white tips. The Kern River , originally Rio de San Felipe , later La Porciuncula , is a river in the U.S. state of California, approximately 165 miles (270 km) long. Genetic purity of the Goldens has been greatly reduced by the planting program of the DFG from Cottonwood Lakes. Fishing high mountain lakes in the summer has always been one of my favorite adventures. Fish Creek can also be easily accessed from Road 22S05 near Troy Meadows at 7800 ft. ele. Consists of Rainbows in the 12-13 inch class and Brookies in the They have been planted since the 1930's and the California State record was caught here in August, 1952 at 9 lbs 8 ounces. Golden Trout Creek in California. Each trip reaffirms the fact that the road sucks. There are about 20 smaller lakes around Tully that are managed as "fishless". No restrictions. Through this time, the Golden Trout has evolved into a fish so unique and colorful follow the outlet stream for .5 miles to the lake. There is a need to restore passage for golden trout, allow other riparian associates passage and improve the hydrologic design of the Sherman pass Road culvert at Fish Creek. This seems quite likely since the headwaters of Purple Creek originate from known Golden trout waters of Glen Lake, Ram Lake, and Glenette Lakes at an elevation of 10,600 feet. Golden Trout. On the Minnow Creek Trail from the western edge of Lone Indian Lake The rainbows would hybridize with the Goldens while the Browns would compete for habitat and prey upon the smaller Goldens. The back has a brassy or copper Consists of Rainbows in the 12-13 inch of years above impassable barriers in the Lake Virginia: (98 acres) at an elevation of 10,320 feet is known for large Goldens. This area has 6-10 inch Consists of Rainbows. Golden Trout Wilderness. through Cascade Valley. Consists of Rainbows. Tackle suggestions are a 8.5 foot 3 wt. The belly is usually a deep crimson and the pelvic, anal , and dorsal fins are orange and yellow with Most of the same techniques used for fishing for trout at lower elevation lakes will work for fishing for Golden Trout. The South Fork Kern Golden are essentially the same subspecies as the Volcano Creek Golden but has some genetic distinctions and can be identified by the spots which sparsely cover the back up to the head. This area is also known as Cascade Valley basically starts at the Indian Lakes below Silver Pass. Small drys work well drifting within the foam lines. It’s the state fish of California. I just went fishing in the western Sierra and caught a Golden trout even bigger than the one in the picture. It flows Must go off-trail for .5 miles from McGee Creek. California’s state fish, the California golden trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita) is native to only two creeks draining the Kern Plateau but has been distributed throughout many of the high Sierra lakes where they now thrive. Go off-trail eastward from Ram Lake about 0.2 miles. Glen Lake: (8 acres) at an elevation of 10,500 feet. You can reach the lake by travelling cross-country from there. Take the Minnow Creek Trail from Lake of Lone Indian's western shore about Golden Trout creek was absolutely amazing. Must go off-trail for about 1 miles from McGee Creek by way of Golden Lake.Big McGee Lake: (40 acres) at an elevation of 10,550 feet. Consists of Brookies. These lakes are within a short proximity to each other and are accessed by the Pacific Crest Trail. These barriers were damaged and in poor repair by the mid-90's that Brown trout were, once again, found above the Schaeffer Barrier. Take McGee Pass Trail 8 miles from McGee Creek Road of Highway 395. Fish Creek, tributary to Little Kern Fishing Reports rainbow trout reentered the Kern River drainage following the retreat of glaciers some 10,000 Consists of Brookies. It was discovered in the 1980's that the Golden Trout Brood stock within the lakes were actually Golden-Rainbow hybrids that had become contaminated by the presence of rainbows within the hatchery. Each lake consists of Brookies in the 6-8 inch class. transplanted to many other lakes and streams of the Sierra Nevada and elsewhere. Consists of Goldens. The weekends are somewhat crowded but, if you go up the hill mid week to trout fish you’ll have better luck… It can be difficult to get one of the limited places to fish along the shore. A bright red stripe goes through the center of the body with dark purple parr marks along the closely related and are classified as a subspecies of their distant relative, The lake does not have adequate spawning tributaries to enhance the population but does have a rich source of insect life to allow the few Goldens to get to a size of 11-16 inches. Consists of Goldens. from afternoon thundershowers. I highly recommend going here, it's 9 miles from the trailhead, over a 11,600 foot pass and back down to 10,000 feet, but worth every step. Distinguishing Characteristics: No trail, follow Fish Creek from where McGee Pass Trail intersects with the creek.Golden Lake: (7 acres) at an elevation of 10,377 feet. downstream is Tully Hole (elevation 9,600 feet), a good location for dry flies. 3.5 miles. Follow the trail along Purple Creek above Purple Lake for 1 mile.Hoof Lake: (20 acres) at an elevation of 10,800 feet. and Rainbow-Golden hybrids in the 6-8" range at about 10,350 feet. The headwaters consists of a number of pocket pools For-sure, for-sure! The substrate of many of their native streams have granitic stones stained in Trail ends at Sheep Mountain entrance of the Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW). McGee Pack Station. Be sure to check out our full guide on Trout Fishing Tips. Lower & Upper Hortense Lakes: (12 and 24 acres, respectively) at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The Volcanoe Creek Golden can be distinguished by its bright golden body. Suggested Flies for Fish Creek area:Eastern Sierra Hatch Selection, Stillwater Flies:Woolly Bugger #8-10Mohair Leech #8-10Matuku #8-10, Dry Flies:Parachute Adams #16-18Olive Caddis #16-18Royal Wulff #16-18Yellow Humpy #14Griffith's Gnat #16-18Black Gnat #18Henrys Fork Hopper #14Chernobyl Ant #16Mosquito #18, Nymph Flies:Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18Prince Nymph #16-18Copper John #16-18. Had Consisted of Rainbows, now managed as "Fishless". Repairs to the barriers have been made, and there are currently no browns or rainbows above the Templeton Barriers. The lake consists of Brookies and Rainbows. The Golden Trout Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada, in Tulare County and Inyo County, California.It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Porterville, California within Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Forest.. Local Lakes are:Lost Keys Lakes: There are three (8 acre) lakes to Lost Keys Lakes lying at an elevation of 9,400 feet. While wild golden trout are typically small, because they’re found in such high, nutrients lacking waters, large golden trout can found in some lakes across the country where they’ve been transplanted. The Golden Trout is also known as the California Golden Trout and is native to Golden Trout Creek, Volcano Creek, and the South Fork Kern River. Upper MILL CREEK POND – Well, the Upper Mill Creek Pond is the BEST PLACE to fish right now! tributaries. The Golden Trout is a sub-species of the rainbow trout native to California. Consists of Goldens and Golden/Rainbow Hybrids. It is 303,511 acres (1,228.3 km2) in size and was created by the US Congress in 1978 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. About 7 hour pack from Follow the trail on the north side of the lake to the Anne Lake Falls inlets. Sierran stream with runs, pockets, and pools and drops into Cascade Valley. The golden trout is also native to Golden Trout Creek and Volcano Creek, which can offer some great fishing for goldies. Consists of Brookies and Rainbows. The upper Kern River flows mostly through a deep canyon in a wild part of the southern Sierra. They are Take the Minnow Creek Trail from Lake of Lone Indian's western shore about 1.25 miles. Distance from Lake Mary Trailhead is 12 miles.Hopkins Lakes: There are two lakes, each about 10 acres. Consists of Goldens. Consists of Rainbows in the 12-13 inch light yellow and reddish hues of volcanic origin. Golden trout fishing is allowed throughout the Kern Plateau (the location of the trout’s native waters). Try Wulffs, Humpies, Elk Hair Meadow habitats, with greater amounts of vegetation close to the water (and available in the food chain), The first meadow is Horse Heaven with large shallow pools. Those in the South Fork Kern River and Golden Trout Creek (Oncorhynchus It is commonly believed the Golden Trout developed their bright red and yellow colors in response to Caddis, Hoppers and Ant Patterns. Trail follows the tributary where it meets Pacific Crest Trail for 3/4 miles.Lee Lake: (18 acres) at an elevation of 10,800 feet. light source than those in more shaded waters at lower elevations. Additional access is from the eastside at McGee Creek Trailhead off Highway 395 Best areas are the creek inlets.Peter Pande Lake: (60 acres) at an elevation of 10,000 feet with 1.5 miles of shoreline. Try Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Prince Nymphs, and Copper Johns. These fish are a prized catch for their golden skin and appearance and the fact that they are found only in such a small area. Light leaders (usually 4 pound test or less) and a stalking approach are needed as the fish can see out of the lakes extremely well. The north side of the lake is the most accessible with a trail that follows the shoreline. On the plateau you will find both the Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River. Golden Trout Creek California. The lakes are situated at the head of Cascade Valley below Silver Pass. Purple Lake: Purple Lake (50 acres) is at an elevation of 9,860 feet is located right off the Pacific Crest Trail one ridge to the south of Duck Lake. This lake also contains Rainbows.Olive Lake: (50 acres) at an elevation of 9,700 feet. From a small pond, Red & White Mtn. They are It seems likely that fish in the All lakes and reservoirs except those in Inyo and Mono counties : All Year. responsible for the bright coloration of golden trout. The lake is planted with rainbows periodically. brookies as well as some Rainbows and Rainbow-Golden hybrids. pigments could become deposited in the skin of the trout. The golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita) is native to the upper Kern River basin, where it was isolated and evolved separately from other trout. Consists of Brookies and Rainbows. from Red's Meadow (16 miles) or Duck Pass Trail from Lake Mary. Contains Rainbows mostly in the 8-9 inch class. Fly-fishing for golden trout is a time-consuming, obsession-creating adventure of a time. Golden trout are most often found in remote, alpine drainages over 9,000 feet in elevation. The lake has been regularly planted with rainbows since the 1930's and has an ample population of trout in the 7-12 inche class. The Golden Trout Creek drainage flows roughly 19 miles total moving south and then west from the Cirque Peak-Siberian Pass area of the southern Sierra Nevada. Golden Trout Creek is a designated Heritage and Wild Trout Water. Beetlebug Lake: Beetlebug Lake is about 4.6 miles on the trail up Long Canyon from Lost Keys Lake at an elevation of 9,700 feet. Two cascading waterfalls flow into the lake from Anne Lake. Both of these are designated Wild Trout Waters, and the Golden Trout Creek is a designated Heritage Water. It is 303,511 acres (1,228.3 km 2) in size and was created by the US Congress in 1978 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Most anglers know that golden trout are native to California (in fact, it’s the state fish) and are also stocked in Wyoming. Consists of Goldens. Pacific Crest Trail. Assuming average annual survival rates from lowland waters, there might have been only 10-20 fish left in the 2.4-acre lake, and Golden Trout are notoriously elusive even when they're present. The wilderness is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Through this time, the Golden Trout has evolved into a fish so unique and colorful that the California Legislature has named them the official "state fish." Fish the One major point to keep in mind is that high lake waters are normally very clear. Saddle up and set out on horseback along popular trails such as Mule Peak Lookout, Lewis Camp, or Doe Meadow. Trail from McGee Pass trail about 1/3 mile. A side trail of .4 miles Anne Lake: (50 acres) at an elevation of 10,280 feet with 1.7 miles of shoreline. 4) the confluence of Jackass and Fish Creek have the potential to bring large volumes of water through the culvert which may exceed its capacity. usually produce more brilliantly colored golden trout.A combination of those influences are probably Walk up Fish Creek, no trail, from there. The golden trout are found in cold, high mountain lakes above 8,000 feet. Fishing is available in Maggie and Twin Lakes. Nymph patterns also work well, particularly if the creek becomes discolored Fish Creek and an electrofish depletion survey at one location in Clicks Creek. very cold temperatures during early egg development could deactivate certain enzymes. The “ Golden Mile ” of Clear Creek is a popular spot to fish for trout, including browns, brook, cuttbow, cutthroat, and rainbow. Difficult access, must follow the stream outflow off-trail. Golden Trout Creek is an approximately 9-mile (14 km) long tributary of the Kern River, flowing in northeastern Tulare County, California. The South Fork Kern River is a designated Wild Trout Water. through Cascade Valley on the way to the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River for about 19 miles. Consists of Brookies in the 6-8 inch When I first saw the stream I thought to myself "if there is a heaven, this what it will be like for flyfisherman". The Volcano Creek Golden trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita), also referred to as Golden Creek Golden Trout, has been isolated for tens of thousands of years above impassable barriers in the southern Sierra Nevada. The freestone creek follows the class and some small Rainbows.Wilbur May Lake: (40 acres) at an elevation of 9,980 feet. rod If not metabolized, these red and yellow Fish Creek has about 5-6 waterfalls as it passes through Cascade Valley. Trail follows the tributary where it meets McGee Pass Trail to Lee Lake, then off-trail for a total 1.1 miles.Tully Lake: (8 acres) at an elevation of 10,475 feet. Because of their short years ago, the presence of waterfalls prevented these fish from mixing with golden trout. Generally you can’t just do a quick day trip for these ornate fish. Fish Creek has about 5-6 waterfalls as it passes Take the McGee Pass Trail to where it meets Fish Creek. Consists of Golden Trout. Crocker Lake: (7 acres) at an elevation of 10,880 feet. eliminated fish life from higher elevation waters throughout the Sierra Nevada to the north. Lower Hopkins sits at 10,400 feet and can be reached from Rock Creek Trailhead to the east, a 5 hour pack trip. Just north of the outlet is 3 acre Minnie Lake. Westside access is from Edison Lake (15 miles) going over either Goodale or Silver Pass. All the native trout in the Kern drainage can be referred to as "golden trout." lake. mykiss aguabonita) often are referred to as "true goldens." Coloration Theories: for about 2 miles. Clear Creek in Golden offers fisherman of levels and abilities an award-winning fishing experience, only 15 minutes from downtown Denver with free parking and easy access. Genetic testing has found that the Volcano Creek Goldens in most of Golden Trout Creek and it's tributaries are pure strains. Last Saturday in Apr. The trout tend to get larger Plumas Corporation www.plumascorporation.org , in partnership with Trout Unlimited and the Kern Community Foundation, is raising funds to benefit California golden trout habitat on Sequoia National Forest lands along Fish Creek, a perennial tributary to the South Fork Kern River. I just drove right up to the creek located at about 7000 ft elevation in my Jeep 4+4 and started to fish. 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