Fishing at Convict Lake and The Eastern Sierra
Convict Lake fishing is arguably some of the best in the West and one of the most popular fishing “holes” in the Eastern Sierra, boasting a fantastic supply of Rainbow and Brown trout.
Fishing season at Convict Lake starts annually on the last Saturday of April, one hour before sunrise and ends on November 15, one hour after sunset.
The pristine lake is 168 acres and ringed with towering mountain peaks. Situated in a bowl at 7,580 feet, Convict Lake was developed by a moraine dam created from retreating glaciers.
Access at Convict Lake is easy and there are several options; hike the lovely trail that surrounds the lake, rent a boat from our marina, or launch your own boat.
We are a California Department of Fish & Wildlife fishing license outlet and the lake is stocked weekly by the Department of Fish & Wildlife. Convict Lake Resort also provides supplemental stocking of Rainbow Trout throughout the season.
There is an array of other great fishing locations conveniently located to Convict Lake Resort, including winter fishing. Just across highway 395, is Hot Creek, the most popular fly-fishing spot in the Eastern Sierra.
Check out Sierra Drifters online at https://sierradrifters.com/ to guide your fishing adventures throughout the Eastern Sierra!
It’s Derby Time
Enter to win Resort Prizes!
You can sign up for the derbies in our General Store
Registration includes a CLR annual pin!
Round-up at the Lake
April 28, 2024 – June 14, 2024
Entry fee: $16
Entry fee: $16
Hangman’s Bonus Derby Weekend – May. 24th – 26th, 2024
- Cash Bonus Weekend $2,200 in cash for tagged fish
Prizes
$6,000 dollars in Resort Prizes
Ambush at the Lake
Aug. 24, 2024 – Nov. 15, 2024
Entry Fee: $16
Morrison’s Bonus Derby Weekend Oct 25 – 27, 2024
- Cash Bonus Weekend $2,200 in cash for tagged fish
Prizes
$6,000 in Resort Prizes
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Convict Lake Resort, Inc. is operated under Special Use Permit from the Inyo National Forest.
