Lake Crowley
Mono County Trout, Perch
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Lake Crowley Bite Meter

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Rainbow Trout
Excellent

Lake Crowley Fishing Overview

Water Description

Crowley Lake, set against the backdrop of the high desert, offers stunning vistas of the White Mountains and Sierras. It's especially renowned for its thrilling trout opening event. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake before the last Saturday in April, transforming the small town of Tom's Place into a lively hub of excitement. The anticipation of catching trout, combined with the party atmosphere creates quite the experience for anglers. The lake houses a variety of fish, including rainbow and cutthroat trout. In efforts to...

Crowley Lake, set against the backdrop of the high desert, offers stunning vistas of the White Mountains and Sierras. It's especially renowned for its thrilling trout opening event. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake before the last Saturday in April, transforming the small town of Tom's Place into a lively hub of excitement. The anticipation of catching trout, combined with the party atmosphere creates quite the experience for anglers.

The lake houses a variety of fish, including rainbow and cutthroat trout. In efforts to revive a once legendary population, brown trout have been stocked in the past. Come fall, these brown trout migrate to creek arms for spawning, providing a golden opportunity for know-how anglers.

It’s worth noting, the west winds can be challenging, particularly in the early summer months.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat, Sacramento perch
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 10 months ago - View Schedule
Forage / Baitfish:
Sucker, Pupfish
Boating / Access:
Open to most types boats
Geography:
Surface Area: 650 acres
Surface Elevation: 6,781 ft
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Latest Fishing Reports

Excellent Rainbow Trout bite
Rainbow Trout
52°F Clear

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...

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.

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Excellent Trout bite
Trout

Opening Day lands on Saturday, April 26, and Crowley Lake is shaping up to be one of the best bets in the Eastern Sierra. The lake is ice-free, water levels are solid thanks to a strong winter, and CDFW just stocked it with 8,000 pounds of trout. Shore anglers can find a lot of action in early and late windows, working mini jigs slow near drop-offs...

Opening Day lands on Saturday, April 26, and Crowley Lake is shaping up to be one of the best bets in the Eastern Sierra. The lake is ice-free, water levels are solid thanks to a strong winter, and CDFW just stocked it with 8,000 pounds of trout. Shore anglers can find a lot of action in early and late windows, working mini jigs slow near drop-offs or inflow areas. Start with 1/16 oz and drop to 1/32 or smaller if fish are sluggish. If boating, trolling deep early is smart before switching to jigs as fish slide shallower. Top colors are usually anything with orange or gold flash.

Camping opens Thursday, April 24 at 8am, with first-come, first-served access in Whiskey Bay, Beaver Cove, and along the lakefront from South Landing to Hilton Bay. Expect a crowd—Opening Weekend always brings heavy pressure, but also some of the best fishing of the year.

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Latest Stockings

Trout CDFW
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Trout CDFW

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