Upper Rush Creek Fishing

Located between Silver Lake and Grant Lake, there are many shore spots available. Park at the Aerie Crag picnic area, or find a safe off HWY parking spot and hike till it feels right.  Waters are clear so you will be able to see where fish are. This is a great fly fishing spot. Please remember your mountain manners and do not leave bait trash or your poop next to the water. Properly bury your personal defecation, or pack it out with you. Please help keep this area clean.


Location

Upper Rush Creek is located between Silver Lake and Grant Lake


Fish Tips

There are many shore spots available. Make sure you park safely and be mindful of the other fisherman in the area.


Fish There

Rainbow Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout


Rules

Fishing License is Required (purchase online or in town). General limit is 5 per day and never more than 10 in possession. Fishing season is the Last Saturday in April through November 15 every year. Fishing times are an hour before sunrise and an hour after sunset, night fishing is not permitted.

Purchase your license online – https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/

Regulations are here – https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations

Other helpful info – https://www.monocounty.org/things-to-do/fishing/fishing-rules-regulations/


Fishing Location

USEFUL TIPS

  • June Lake Loop has year round activities

  • The busiest tourism season is Summer (June/July/Aug)

  • The water is better up here, drink it from the tap

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TOWN INFORMATION

  • Elevation – 7,654 feet (2,333 meters)

  • Population – 629 (feels more like 400 year round)

  • Zip Code – 93529

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MOUNTAIN MANNERS

#1 – Pick up trash, even if it is not yours

#2 – Pick up your dog’s poop, it doesn’t magically disappear in the snow

#3 – Be friendly and patient, things move a bit slower up here

#4 – Don’t feed the wildlife

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