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The snows are melting (hopefully) and the fish and
beautiful scenery at Virginia Lakes are waiting for GBF.
Virginia Lakes (elevation 9600') are on the eastern side
of the Sierra just south of Bridgeport, just off Highway
395. There are three lakes within walking distance of
the campground (at Trumbull Lake) though you can also
drive to all of them. These lakes hold mostly Rainbows
but also have Brown and Brook Trout. In addition, there
are several lakes within easy hiking distance that have
Brook Trout that willingly take to a dry fly (Tom and
Jack reported 40 in a few hours last year). There at
least one lake that holds Golden Trout that is within 3
miles. River fishing can be good, depending on flows on
Virginia Creek, Green Creek, and both parts of the
Walker.
A three to five weight with an intermediate or
type two sinking line works quite well. Small buggers in
brown, green, purple or cinnamon (my favorite) work
well, along with matukas, and a variety of nymphs. You
can also do well with dries in the mornings and
evenings. A float tube is the desired way to fish (I
have an extra if you don't have one) but you can also
use a canoe or small non-motorized boat. Days of twenty
plus fish are common.
We will be camping at Trumbull Lake and I will try to
secure as many sites as necessary so please let me know
as soon as possible if you are coming. Larger RVs can be
a problem at Trumbull but unimproved camping is
available just down the road along the creek. There are
cabins available at Virginia Lakes Resort, but they rent
on a one-week minimum. A small store with a lunch
counter is at Little Virginia Lake. There will be a
sign-up sheet at the June meeting and I will be
available there and at the President's Picnic if you
have questions
This is a terrific place for beginners, experienced
fishermen, and non-fishing partners and families. I will
be going up on July 5 to secure campsites and will
be staying through Sunday, July 9. I do a Taco dinner
for everyone on Saturday evening and you don't want to
miss that. Please contact me at (530) 677-8022 or at Sandyk@directcon.net
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