Mono County Fishing Reports

Trout action is picking up as water temps climb, and rainbows are becoming more aggressive. Anglers are seeing consistent bites tossing spoons and spinners, especially in hot pink (top color lately). Fish are holding in typical spring zones… off points, ledges, and anywhere with a mix of depth and structure.

Some are reporting light bites where fish will track and nose the lure before committing, so it pays to pause or twitch the retrieve. Mornings have been best, before wind picks up. By mid to late morning, conditions can shift fast, with rollers pushing boats off the water.

The bite is consistent at Gull Lake coming off opening weekend. Cold and windy conditions haven’t slowed things down… fish are up and feeding. Most fish are small to mid-size rainbows, but action is steady and the fish are active, especially near rocky structure and drop-offs. Target main points as well. Follow the sun… mornings fish better on one side, afternoons on the other.

Twin Lakes has been fishing well, helped by multiple trout plants over the past few weeks. A confirmed double-digit brown was landed recently on a scatter rap, with plenty of action on fish in the 2 to 4-pound range. Several 6-pounders were also reported. Shore anglers are doing best with bait, with an occasional lure hookup, while boaters are finding steady action trolling Rapalas, Kastmasters, and needlefish. With cold weather and a chance of snow in the forecast, conditions are setting up nicely for more big browns to come out and feed.