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Fishing at Convict Lake – Mammoth Lakes, CA

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 stock of Rainbow and German Brown trout. 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.

Fishing season starts annually on the last Saturday of April, one hour before sunrise and ends on November 15, one hour after sunset.

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.

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Convict Lake Fishing Reports

Reports – 2019

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Convict Lake Tactics & Bait

Depending on the time of the season and temperature of the water, a variety of baits will be productive.
Bait: Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Inflated Night Crawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms or Garic Power Bait.
Lures: Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyant, Phoebe, Sierra Slammers, Lip Ripperz or Roostertails.
Trolling: Dave Davis Night Crawler or Lead Core 4-6 colors (depth depends on water temperatures), Rapalas, Tasmanian Devils or Needlefish.
Flies: Marvel Fly, Prince, Hares Ear, Lopper Johns or Ant Beatles.