Looking for the Golden Trout fishing spot as seen on TV

[milo12]

I saw an off road program on cable that had a bunch of guys going Golden Trout fishing in the Sierras. Great program, nice scenery. Well they were led by a guy in a Land Rover. He took them in but wouldn't say where the lake was. Does anyone know what I am talking about? I would love to drive in and check out that location.

[sinuhexavier]

It's north of June Lakes... South of Mono Lake...

[silverscout]

Look to the lakes South Bridgeport Reservoir. Above Twin Lakes and Mono Village is Barney Lake. I've had success there but it’s a bit of a hike.

[robert j. yates]

I saw an off road program on cable that had a bunch of guys going Golden Trout fishing in the Sierras. Great program, nice scenery. Well they were led by a guy in a Land Rover. He took them in but wouldn't say where the lake was. Does anyone know what I am talking about? I would love to drive in and check out that location.

First off....I saw the same show some time back and I am almost certain they were in the White Mountains east of Bishop.

Secondly....golden trout are not relegated to that one area and can be found in most Sierra streams at 8000' or higher.

[kellymoe]

I think I know the spot they went but I can tell you a few other spots West of Bishop with Golden Trout. Last year we went in early in the seaon and killed it on flys.

[milo12]

I really am more interested in the driving adventure than the Golden trout. I know there are many places to catch Golden. I really liked the fact that it appeared to be a fairly straight forward drive into to a mountain lake where you can camp.

I agree I think it is near Bishop or Lone Pine. I'll check the lakes you mentioned on Google earth and see if I spot roads.

[MuddyMudskipper]

It's north of June Lakes... South of Mono Lake...

I've been there.

[kellymoe]

I really am more interested in the driving adventure than the Golden trout. I know there are many places to catch Golden. I really liked the fact that it appeared to be a fairly straight forward drive into to a mountain lake where you can camp.

I agree I think it is near Bishop or Lone Pine. I'll check the lakes you mentioned on Google earth and see if I spot roads.

I know the one place they went is between Bishop and Big Pine to the West. It's 20 miles on a fairly easy 4x4 trail. The starts in Bishop. Tops out at just over 10k feet.

[MuddyMudskipper]

Is it the Coyote Plateau area?

[milo12]

Wow that Coyote Plateau area looks like a great trip. I think it may be where they were. That is now on my list for this summer.