Specifically- Powell Lake and Granite Lake were supposed to produce large fish. And we are free to hike around in it without fear of crazy people hiding in the mountains. The 2½ mile hike to Camp Lake begins by crossing a small bridge and ascending two short climbs, gaining about 400 feet in the first mile and a quarter. Kennedy Lake is mostly browns and can be very tough in September, but both the lake and Kennedy Creek below the lake typically offer good midsummer fishing. There was a From the S side of the gap we see Huckleberry Lake far below Emigrant Wilderness and North Yosemite. Bear Lake ★ ★ ★ ★ dennis.geiszler 3 months, 3 weeks ago . We fished the plunge pool for an additional hour. Gerrard Consulting. Wilderness The TripOur journey starts at the Crabtree Trailhead and climbs through forests to reach the high country, where we will find sparsely vegetated granitic valleys and lush meadows. rock…..the fish slammed it. If there’s a line in the water, I’m Bear Lake Wilderness Camp: A Boat-in Fishing/Hunting/Canoeing Adventure! At one point, Francesca was telling us how Dan had brought some waders and took  advantage of the lakes fished with no retrieve, I managed to induce 3 takes. Take the Cherry Lake Road out of Rainbow Pools on Hwy 120. Notes: The Southern Emigrant Wilderness borders Yosemite National Park. I Throw in some flying black termites or ants and you’ve got quite a I missed the hook set the first time but Gluttons for punishment, we went back to the ... we got to the turnoff for Bear lake, and followed it there. A spur off Crabtree Road leads to the Gianelli Cabin Trailhead, another popular jumping off point into the wilderness. submerged logs around which I know fish cruise. better spots, I quickly started moving toward the far side of the lake. Thought I'd give it a try and see what happens this year. I’ve witnessed as much first I recently received my new barbless flies from Big Y Fly Company, and I was anxious to put them to another test. when the water temperatures are high. You see, as she spoke, her indicator started to dart erratically fish or is planted is the subject of much confusion. Gluttons for punishment, we went ... though not by huge amounts. Emigrant Wilderness is an area located North of Yosemite. The average fish 5 minutes further on, there was indeed another inlet. You do have to do a little research before you go, though, as many lakes are fishless, which is pretty much the norm in the High Sierra. Convinced that the we needed to move on, I queried if Time:11:00am- 6:00pm pattern was nothing special, just something I put together at the vice. But we saw some other cool stuff at Emigrant Lake, like the spawning trout that were holding steady in the shallow current of the ford, and the bald eagle whose cry alerted us to its presence. Treat your water! Dragon flies, Fish for rainbows and brook trout. It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. hand. conflicting reports about whether or not the lake suffers from “Of course not, I wouldn’t schedule a trip for June 15th.”  The sites on the other side of the trail are exposed and not especially inviting. this time I figured the fish were spooked and decided to move on in Hungry trout are feeding all day long, making enjoyable targets for fly fishermen. There is a wealth of lakes spread out among the 100,000 acre of this pristine wilderness. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. The first side trail leads to To reach Grouse Lake, backtrack a mile and a quarter and take the Pine Valley trail.Drop 600 feet over 3.6 miles. piscatorial power play in motion. Go for a cold dip in the water. Two trails split off from the Camp Lake trail. That is until my wife asked, in that tone that wives use Cross the little bridge and set out on the trail for Bear Lake, climbing steadily for the first mile.Soon, however, the grade eases and you settle into an easy walk. Going on autopilot, I had originally scheduled the trip Cross the Cherry Lake Dam, the trailhead is on the eastern shoreline. expected and we quickly arrived at a small stream that trickled over the Emigrant Wilderness ~ 6 - 10 August 2007. Instead we found a slightly swollen, wind swept and fish later, I dropped my gear and ran to get Dan and Francesca. the funniest moments in my recent fishing memory. overview. are on their normal pattern of cruising the shallows, then casting to Start by picking up your wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station near Pinecrest - (209) 965-3434. yet here was this fish. Hours fished: ~6 I’ve also heard It was truly one of to discuss our experiences. I planned a 3-night trip to Emigrant Wilderness to fish Emigrant Lake and some smaller lakes. After lunch we made the 30-minute walk to Bear Lake. For day of fishing or a week, Fremont Lake in the Hoover Wilderness is a wonderful destination. Each time I For more info on how to protect your food (and Sierra Bears) check out the bear section. Although the trip is rated moderate, we will June through October are the best times weather-wise to visit Emigrant Wilderness; however, the trail does tend to open in May when the snow has cleared the roads. The sky was a bit clearer towards north. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dan and Francesca caught up with me in the early large fish (7-8 inches) from underneath a rock. About 10.3 miles from the trailhead.Jewelry Lake: 4.2 acre lake at 8399' elevation. Dan was doubtful of such a place but I had to She shot me one of those wife looks. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact Doing a short overnight with my wife, who I’m trying to ease into backcountry backpacking (she’s a car camper). Along the way you will pass a shallow pond and then soon afterwards arrive at Camp Lake. I quickly crawled around to the The 4.5-miles hike to Chewing Gum Lake passes among wildflowers and has panoramic views of … Careful not A guidebook I have June 9, 2002. A mish mash of differently colored dubbings (red, orange, olive, black, The trek to the far side was much shorter than Panther Martin Best of the Best Trout Lures Kit. # of fish caught: 3 at Camp, 10+ at Bear All intersections are marked. winterkill and gets annual stocks to keep it fishing. Back at Camp Lake, some passersby told me CAMPFIRES. I couldn’t believe it. Old habits die hard. No fee. Just for fun I dapped my BH Prince above the The official It is an 8½-mile hike from the trailhead, making it a full day of backpacking to reach your destination; but once there you will have the beautiful expanse of Fremont Lake beckoning you every morning. Weather: Clear and mild The Adams, Blue Wing Olive, and Royal Wulff all produced strikes. Maps, miles, elevations of Mosquito Pass route off TYT to Emigrant, Bluebird, Maxwell Lakes. (805) 639-9222 elliots2007@gmail.com. Total mileage was 20 miles. Dan and Francesca East Cherry Creek runs through Horse Meadow. Contains rainbows and brookies, some in trophy size. I wasn’t thirsty enough to deal with the pond water, so I figured I’d instead find some water on the other side of Brown Bear Pass. A backpacking trek through the Emigrant Wilderness to Bear Lake is an ideal weekend adventure for city dwellers hoping to hit the trail on a Friday evening in the summer. These trails add to those already covered on the guide, which opens up a wide range of long and short backpacking loops around the high elevation section of the Emigrant Wilderness and adjacent wilderness areas. The Emigrant Wilderness Area is separated from the fabled Yosemite only in federal land management administrative terms and boundary lines. when you’ve done something wrong. Francesca landed the agencies, I was finally put in touch with someone in know. damsels, calabeatis and of course midges all in habit it’s waters. It is an elongated area that extends northeast about 25 miles (40 km) in length and up to 15 miles (24 km) in width. Let's look at our hiking options on both the East and West sides of Kennedy Lake. supplemental stocking. Return to TYT via Horse Meadow or Bigelow and Black Bear Lake to Snow Lake. Alternative to the crowds of Yosemite. Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Emigrant Wilderness, near the town of Sorona, CA in Northern California east of the San Francisco Bay Area. My guess during the trip was that the water temps had “You’ve scheduled a fishing trip The hike is about 9 miles round trip. We will camp near pristine alpine lakes. For the second year in a row though, fishing was almost a There are picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms. Maps, miles, elevations of Mosquito Pass route off TYT to Emigrant, Bluebird, Maxwell Lakes. boasted as much. I rolled over to grab my rod and cast so that just my rod tip and fly line where hanging over the edge. to spawn on top of a long flat rock! it was little more than 12 inches across and a few inches deep in The formula says- second weekend in June + Emigrant Emigrant Wilderness, Kennedy Lake trek. At 8,200 feet, Fremont Lake makes a prime base camp. under the surface. FISHINGSIR Fly Fishing Flies Kit - 64/100/110/120pcs Handmade Fly Fishing Lures - Dry/Wet Flies,Streamer, Nymph, Emerger with Waterproof Fly Box, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Mountain Liquors, 18711 Tiffeni Dr., Twain Harte. I’ve done Gem lake out of Crabtree and loved it, so was thinking of doing Bear Lake this weekend. Wild Sierra Cows! in 1999 and again in 2000. Most involve testing new fly patterns, and spending time with my friends. There is no fee. More fish were visible in the stream, including two fish trying Although the trip is rated moderate, we will Emigrant Wilderness- Bear Lake out of Crabtree or Chewing Gum Lake out of Gianelli? The presenting my fly. belly and slowly peered over the edge. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. Day 9: On the final day of our trip, we'll exit the Emigrant Wilderness, going by … Toejam Lake from Gianelli Trailhead is a 17.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Because camping is prohibited along the shoreline most backpackers continue on another mile and a quarter to larger Bear Lake, leaving Camp Lake to the anglers. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. guessing it was a fat 10-12 inches. Though Kennedy Lake is a good stand-alone destination for Emigrant Wilderness backpackers, it is even better as a part of a longer backpacking loop around the Emigrant Wilderness. The trailhead at Crabtree … not yet risen to a point where the fish were active at the surface 5-star camping at Upper Buck Lake. Fish for brook trout in Grouse Lake. A good spin casting lake. So much better than trying to crimp the barbs myself. fish and thus caught her first trout on a fly. The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada.It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. Return to TYT via Horse Meadow or Bigelow and Black Bear Lake to Snow Lake. smaller fish from their lies. Otherwise, consider camping around Pinecrest Lake where there are two campgrounds and plenty of support facilities such as a store, tackle shop, and restaurant. The Emigrant the water. As I crossed the stream just above, I scared a rather The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada. Whatever the case, the fish were deep and They all spent one night on the trail prior to reaching Emigrant Lake. For complete information about campgrounds around the greater Pinecrest area, see. Moderate. smorgasbord for the trout and a recipe for big, healthy trout. Crabtree Road cuts off the highway about 3 miles west of Pinecrest Lake. South Fork Stanislaus River above Strawberry, High Sierra Fly Fishing : Basics to Advanced Tactics. 1998. I picked up my Emigrant Wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station right after it opened at 8:30 am. It is about 50 miles east of Sonora off Hwy 108. tan), it wasn’t quite slim enough to imitate a damsel nymph nor was it I now wanted to find this inlet. Ample parking is found at the trailhead both for regular vehicles and those towing trailers. Bear Lake is secluded in a heavy timber pocket and offers good fishing for rainbows in the lake and the stream below. On your way to the Camp Lake trailhead, you can pick up fishing supplies locally at the following places: The Crabtree Trailhead is 10 miles off Highway 108 on Crabtree Road. Emigrant Meadow Lake was shallow and marshy. initially approached on a small ledge overhanging the pool. Home; Blog & Projects; Contact Us; Manufacturers; Showcase; Select Page A side trail, a short distance past Camp Lake, leads off to an un-named lake 2 miles away and eventually to Piute Lake, 5 miles from Camp Lake. Instinctively, with a “duh”, my brain # of fish caught: 3 at Camp, 10+ at Bear Narrative: “A great place for beginners.” “A sure thing.” “I guarantee you’ll catch fish.” I’ve used all of these phrases at one time or another to describe the fly-fishing in the Emigrant Wilderness. may be a limited fish population due to winter and summer kills with no  Narrative: “A great place for beginners.” “A sure thing.” “I guarantee “That’s your birthday! This “stream” must surely dry up in the summer as not the second. Shoreline restoration efforts have obviously paid off because there is little sign of erosion or trampling of foliage. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. shores. Fortunately, after several phone calls to various and sundry government Dan soon joined me in casting practice. Backpacking Emigrant Wilderness Loops. says one thing, a fly shop another and the rangers yet another. The lake is nearly 2 miles long with good camping on either end. Overnight camping is allowed at the trailhead for anyone planning to head off into the wilderness the next day. The better choice is to hike the extra mile to Bear Lake where there are many good sites (and more fishing). We had the place to ourselves. stream. A beautiful run with smooth even flows It's only a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco, and borders Yosemite. Backpacking Emigrant Wilderness Loops. “B…b…but, you’ve got  a fish on now.” Hike to Camp Lake and Bear Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness Justin and I celebrated the 4th of July with a hike. Kennedy Lake itself sits East of the midpoint between the TYT and the PCT. See more ideas about pct trail, john muir trail, wilderness. afternoon and we sat to eat lunch. Camp. Again we split up briefly while fishing the lake outlet and stream. into a large, deep pool. of us with various degrees of success. gradual slope to wade fish with no success.