Crowley Lake

Current Report

Fishing report from local fly shop: Courtesy of the Trout Fly in Mammoth Lakes - scroll down till you get to the part on Crowley.

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Lake Information

Crowley has two seasons. It first opens on the last Saturday in April till July 31 with no special regs so bait is legal. Then it has a second season that is artificial only and barbless hooks from August 1st to October 31st. Early season fly fishers in float tubes usually fish the north end where the Owens river flow into the lake. Lots of shallow water here so it is not as bad for tubers with the boaters staying away. The lake has a good population of Sacramento Perch which is the favorite food for the big trout. Fall is a famous time to fish here.

August/September are prime times down there around McGee Bay. Fish are very hot. Most use wooly buggers on a sinking line or midges under and indicator.

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Crowley Lake Map

• Courtesy of Crowley Lake Fish Camp site.

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Books

• Fly Fishing CA Stillwaters by Bill Sunderland
• Fly Fishing the Sierra Nevada by Bill Sunderland

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Local Fly Shops

• The Troutfitter
• The Trout Fly

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• Kiene's Crowley Lake Guide recommendations.