Fishing in the Inyo National Forest offers abundant opportunities, but it’s essential to adhere to California’s regulations to protect the ecosystem and ensure a sustainable experience. Anglers aged 16 and over must possess a valid California fishing license. General trout season runs from the last Saturday in April through November 15, with a daily bag limit of five trout and a possession limit of ten. Some waters have specific regulations; for instance, certain lakes and streams may have gear restrictions or different season dates. Always consult the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s current regulations before your trip to stay informed about any special rules or update
Lake and Pond Fishing Areas
- Mammoth Ranger District
- Mammoth Lakes Area
- Convict Lake
- Convict Lake Day Use Picnic Area- East Shore Trail
- Convict Lake Day Use Picnic Site
- Deer Lake Trail
- Duck Pass Trail
- Lake George Picnic Site
- Lake Mary Fishing Site
- Laurel Lakes Trail
- Mammoth Pass – Red Cones
- Sherwin Lakes Trail
- T.J. Lake Trailhead
- Valentine Lake Trail
- Beck Lake Trail
- Fern Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Trail
- High Trail
- John Muir Trail – North of Devils Postpile
- John Muir Trail – South of Devils Postpile
- Minaret Lake Trail
- River Trail
- Shadow Creek Trail
- Sotcher Lake Picnic Site
- Sotcher Lake Trailhead
- Starkweather Lake
- Mono Lake Ranger District
- June Lake Loop
- Bloody Canyon Trail
- Fern / Yost Lake Trail
- Gull Meadows Car Top Boat Launch
- Parker Lake Trail
- Rush Creek Trail
- Silver Lake Boat Launch
- Silver Lake Picnic Site
- Gardisky Lake Trail
- Lakes Canyon Trail
- Lundy Canyon Trail
- Saddlebag Day Use Picnic/Fishing Site
- Saddlebag Lake Trail
- Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Onion Valley Area
- Golden Trout Lakes Trail
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
- Robinson Lake Trail
- Whitney Portal Area
- Whitney Portal Picnic Area
- White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Baker Lakes Trail
- Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail
- Big Pine Creek South Fork Trail
- Birch Lake Trail
- Red Lake Trail
- Bishop Area
- Bishop Pass Trail – South Lake
- George Lake Trail
- Horton Lakes Trail
- Italy Pass Trail
- Lamarck Lakes Trail
- Pine Creek Pass Trail
- Piute Pass Trail – North Lake
- Sabrina Day Use Boating Site
- Sabrina Lake Trail
- South Lake Day Use Boating Site
- Treasure Lakes Trail
- Tyee Lakes Trail
- Upper Buttermilk Trail
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- Little Lakes Valley Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
- Rock Creek Boating Site
- Tamarack Lakes Trail
River and Stream Fishing Areas
- Mammoth Ranger District
- Mammoth Lakes Area
- Duck Pass Trail
- Lake Mary Fishing Site
- Laurel Lakes Trail
- Mammoth Pass – Red Cones
- Sherwin Lakes Trail
- Valentine Lake Trail
- Reds Meadow Road
- Beck Lake Trail
- Fern Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Trail
- High Trail
- John Muir Trail – North of Devils Postpile
- John Muir Trail – South of Devils Postpile
- Minaret Lake Trail
- River Trail
- Shadow Creek Trail
- Mono Lake Ranger District
- June Lake Loop
- Bloody Canyon Trail
- Fern / Yost Lake Trail
- Parker Lake Trail
- Rush Creek Trail
- Lee Vining/ Mono Lake
- Lakes Canyon Trail
- Saddlebag Day Use Picnic/Fishing Site
- Saddlebag Lake Trail
- Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Kern Plateau
- Onion Valley Area
- Golden Trout Lakes Trail
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
- Robinson Lake Trail
- Whitney Portal Area
- White Mountain Ranger District
- Big Pine Area
- Taboose Pass Trail
- Bishop Area
- Rock Creek Area
- Hilton Creek Trail
- McGee Pass Trail
- Mono Pass Trail
