Fishing spot: High Sierra RD

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal fishing facility

Facility type

Facility

Address

CA

State

CA

Reservable

No

Fishing activity notes

The Sierra National Forest provides a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Angling is available on large rivers, nearly 400 lakes, 11 large reservoirs, and countless streams across the Forest. Forest waters are home to five species of trout, kokanne salmon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and green sunfish among popular angling species. All lakes and reservoirs on the Forest are open year around for fishing except where seasonal closures apply, such as Mammoth Pool or for seasonal road closures due to snow. Stream fishing on the Sierra National Forest is open from the last weekend in April through November 15. For information on fishing regulations make sure to check out the California Department of Fish and Game regulations at www.dfg.ca.gov/ . Anglers 16 years and older need a California fishing license except during biannual free fishing days. Annual fishing licenses ca

Source last updated

2026-02-25

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03