Fishout Site:  Virginia Lakes

Dates: Fri. - Sun., Jun 27 - 29, 2008

Fishout Leader:

Michael Kaul

Phone: (530) 677-8022

Email: Sandyk@directcon.net

Meeting Time:

Whenever

Meeting Location: 

Trumbull Campsites

Max. # Attendees: unlimited

Directions:

See map below

Map: www.mapquest.com

Website:

http://totalescape.com/destin/lakes/virginia.html

http://www.virginialakesresort.com

http://www.herronweb.com/cgnes/frames/counties/ca/mono/mononorth/trumbulllake.html (Trumbull Lake)

Fish:

Rainbows

Browns

Brook trout

Golden trout

Fishing strategy:

Float tube

Pontoon boat

Stillwater

Tackle:

Rod Wt(s)

Line

Leader

Tippet

Other

Flies:

Patterns:

Other gear:

Wading staff

Waders

Wading Boots

Float Tube

Pontoon Boat

Anchor

Personal Flotation Device

Polarized sunglasses

Once again GBF is headed over the Sierras to beautiful Virginia Lakes. Located off Highway 395 and not too far from the town of Bridgeport, these small natural lakes are true Sierra Gems. Several high granite peaks tower over these pristine lakes. Both Virginia Lakes and Trumbull Lake are accessible by vehicle (elevation 9700’), but if you want a treat, take a short hike up the trail to a walk-in lake that contains Golden Trout.

The fishing is usually excellent all day long (mostly on subsurface flies) with 20 fish mornings common. A short hike up the trail brings you to a couple of lakes filled with Brookies that readily take dry flies.  This fish out is perfect for beginning anglers (there will be lots of folks there willing to help you and extra equipment can be arranged for), and experienced flyfishers alike who love beautiful scenery and fantastic fishing. A short drive from the campground will bring you to many fly-fishing venues like the East Walker, Green Creek, Twin Lakes, Robinson Creek, Mammoth Lakes, Bodie, and Bridgeport Reservoir, to name a few.

The area boasts a nice campground at Trumbull Lake. Space can be limited and larger RV's may need to camp in an area just down the road. More information will be available at the June meeting.