We kayak and fish at an AWESOME Sierra Lake!

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
  • On this trip I team up with my buddy Shawn to kayak and fish one of the most beautiful lakes in the Eastern Sierra's. Convict Lake is located just minutes from Mammoth Lakes and is situated against a spectacular backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. The lake has boat rentals, a general store, cabins, restaurant and bar. During this trip we also visit the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center as well as Mammoth Village, and on the last day I take a trip out to the Upper Owens River to see what the conditions are like and flyfish the river.
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    Contents of this video:
    00:00 Introduction
    02:26 E Carson River & Monitor Pass
    03:18 Hwy 395 - Stop for Coffee & Lunch
    04:32 Arrive at Camp\Cook Dinner
    09:35 Campfire Talk
    12:38 Fish the Lake!
    16:24 Dinner at Camp
    16:44 Morning Breakfast, Storm Arrives
    17:41 General Store\Visit Mammoth Lakes
    19:27 Last Morning\Pack Up Camp
    21:05 Flyfish Upper Owens River
    26:00 Head Home
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  • @BigDoeJ424
    @BigDoeJ424 11 місяців тому +6

    next time you guys should take the yaks out to crowley. There are a few roads off Benton crossing rd that take you to green banks/north landing where you can launch right off the shore to some good water. You can't camp right on the lake in that area, but there is good BLM all along Benton crossing. There are some very crowded hot springs too. Fish midges just off the bottom under an indicator

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info! We fished Crowley a couple of years ago, I definitely will go back again soon!

  • @alandistefano3237
    @alandistefano3237 9 місяців тому +2

    I have camped and fish Convict Lake as well as Convict Creek which flows down to Lake Crowley. They said in the video that they were not sure if there were Brown Trout in Convict Lake. There are! I caught a 5 lb Brown there as well as smaller Browns in Convict Creek.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah you can see in the video the small browns I caught...was hoping for much bigger, maybe next time!!!

  • @Med247RN
    @Med247RN 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! Silver Lake is a long generational vacation spot. In fact my daddies ashes were sprinkled in the stream that runs into Silver Lake. It’s been years since I’ve been there but want to go back. I enjoyed your video as I remembered many great times. Just some fyi’s those trees in Silver Lake are always there in water. Also, Walter Lance owned a cabin there on Silver Lake. 😊

  • @alpinetactics
    @alpinetactics Місяць тому

    This was a great video Michael. Enjoyed watching it with my daughter this morning. Haven’t camped at Convict lake for many years but this sure made me want to go back.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much. It definitely is one of the prettiest lakes in the Sierras!

  • @frankfitz3421
    @frankfitz3421 7 місяців тому

    I've always liked convict lake

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  7 місяців тому

      Yes it’s definitely one of my favorites! 👍

  • @TrailNewbie
    @TrailNewbie 11 місяців тому +1

    YESSSSS, this was so awesome! Love it - and man, I’ve got to get back out there soon!! 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      You bet Greg, OXPNW is not far away!

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet 11 місяців тому +2

    I have a similar stainless steel fire pit that I use pellets in. The advantage is the clean up which is almost none after the fire burns out.
    You haven't lived until you surf your kayak back to the boat ramp at Convict during the late afternoon winds! Cowabunga dude!

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Yes agree 100% on minimal ashes in the fire pit! And yes had a surf session at Twin Lakes last year LOL!

    • @2-old-Forthischet
      @2-old-Forthischet 11 місяців тому +1

      @@flyfisher530 forgot to add that a long time ago, after using the fish cleaning station at Convict, we got a visit by baby and mama bear! Someone rang the dinner bell!

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      @@2-old-Forthischet Yeah that can be just a tad intimidating!

  • @thetrailoutthere
    @thetrailoutthere 11 місяців тому +1

    You're living the dream, Mike!

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Victor let's get together soon buddy!

    • @thetrailoutthere
      @thetrailoutthere 11 місяців тому

      @flyfisher530 hey brother, the summer just started! Let's plan something after OE PNW.

    • @thomassanio8745
      @thomassanio8745 11 місяців тому

      Definately better than any day at the office!

  • @coadydawson19
    @coadydawson19 11 місяців тому

    Amazing

  • @DocWrangler
    @DocWrangler 11 місяців тому

    What a beautiful spot! I’ve been past this a few times, and never stopped next time I will!

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Yeah Ian it is a great place to visit, with a restaurant and bar also!

  • @nevilleguard3558
    @nevilleguard3558 11 місяців тому

    Great video Mike looks like a lot of fun.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Neville it is a beautiful lake!

  • @durtyflyadventures
    @durtyflyadventures 11 місяців тому +1

    Convict lake is gorgeous like you said!! Looked like a fun trip for sure. Sometimes it is well worth getting a normal pay camp site to be close or on your target area

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Nick much appreciated!

  • @TheJaimeRose
    @TheJaimeRose 11 місяців тому

    OMG! That’s Shawn! Stylist of the Seas he’s an Aptos institution. Well done indeed on all the great video and production. Fly fishing at the end is super neat. All the best to y’all on future expeditions. Blue skies and tight lines.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Brian!!! Yeah Shawn is one good guy if you discount how long he takes to get ready to go fishing! Or how many things he loses along the way. Or how many times he breaks something. But yeah it was a fun trip!! 👍

  • @lourdesgallegos7508
    @lourdesgallegos7508 11 місяців тому

    Silver Lake, which is in the June Lake loop is another gorgeous lake that you should check out. The campground is nice with sites that are so close to the lake that we walk our kayaks across the road.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the tip! I definitely want to explore more in that area!

  • @SuperDuperOutdoors
    @SuperDuperOutdoors 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video. I was jones'in for a little Eastern Serrias....

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  8 місяців тому

      Very cool, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @steveverdick2632
    @steveverdick2632 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks. Convict is where we stay. Most of our fishing is at the Upper Owens that you were showing. If you go in the fall you can usually drive all the way in. Fish average 2 lb. There are some bigger ones also. Convict does have browns and cutthroat along with rainbow. Best fishing is at the inlet. Caught a 7 lb. Rainbow on 4lb. test. What a ride. My buddy caught a 5 lb. Brown. There are trips though where we hardly get a bite. Convict Lake is fisherman's heaven.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  10 місяців тому

      Yes thanks for the comments! In my "Part 2 - Mammoth Lakes & the Upper Owens" video about a year ago I caught a nice Cuttthroat...not huge but decent. It can be hit or miss but I really don't care, the location makes up for it - same for Convict Lake!

  • @garyurzik2123
    @garyurzik2123 Місяць тому

    My brother and I went to Benton Crossing to fish the upper Owen’s river and there were thousands of mosquitoes. They chased us out of there. I went there about 5 years ago to try it again and no mosquito’s. I guess it’s kinda touch and go around there.

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  Місяць тому

      Yeah it’s hit or miss I think. It seems to be late Summer is better than early summer or springtime. Thanks for watching!

  • @FlavorGodSeasonings
    @FlavorGodSeasonings 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the shoutout 🤠 amazing video

  • @thomassanio8745
    @thomassanio8745 11 місяців тому

    Can one fly a drone near the Owens River? I love how that river twists and turns almost constantly. Even without catching fish, gorgeous area!

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Based on the Air Control app it is ok to fly a drone where I was located. You have to pay attention where you are however. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidvick749
    @davidvick749 11 місяців тому

    BEEN THERE DONE IT SEEN IT

  • @thomassanio8745
    @thomassanio8745 11 місяців тому

    Mike I also have the same tent. Could one mount a canoe on top? Curious as I see you have a kayak up there. How did you mount it?

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому

      Alucab has load bars for top of the tent. A canoe would be possible but keep in mind if makes opening tent difficult. I went with a 55 lb kayak which was at my limit for lifting the tent. Thanks for watching!

  • @brettcaporale8031
    @brettcaporale8031 День тому

    Who would buy a prerunner😆

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  День тому

      Someone who likes Foghat 😂

    • @brettcaporale8031
      @brettcaporale8031 День тому

      @@flyfisher530 yeah but even the guys from Foghat would get the TRD four-wheel drive😆

  • @user-wq6tx1xq7q
    @user-wq6tx1xq7q 23 дні тому

    what kind of rack setup is that for the two kayaks?

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  23 дні тому

      My Alucab rooftop tent has the option for standard vehicle type roof racks to be installed on top of the tent (made by Alucab). My kayak is just strapped down to those load bars. Shawn is similar, I think he had Yakima racks for his kayak. My rig walk-around video has more information.

  • @Jord0n82
    @Jord0n82 16 днів тому

    What part of granite do u work for?

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  16 днів тому

      I worked for about 10 years as the quality manager in the Sacramento region

  • @DoggsLife2019
    @DoggsLife2019 11 місяців тому

    What is the cooking thing called?

    • @flyfisher530
      @flyfisher530  11 місяців тому +1

      Tembo Tusk Skottle I think is what you are referring to. Thanks for watching!

  • @SuperDuperOutdoors
    @SuperDuperOutdoors 8 місяців тому

    You guys need spoons....