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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