June Lake - June Lake, CA

Photo Credit: ©Chad Woods (August 12, 2017)
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Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat
June Lake is a high-altitude trout fishery situated within the June Lake Loop in Mono County. At 7,621 feet, its 160-acre basin offers exceptional cold-water habitat for rainbow and brown trout, supported by regular CDFW stockings and wild populations. Its deep, clear waters sustain large holdovers and trophy browns, particularly in the colder months.

Anglers benefit from excellent shore access and a full-service marina. Early season action centers on the creek mouths, where rainbows cruise the shallows. Bait anglers deploy PowerBait and worms, while fly anglers use streamers and nymphs near drop-offs. Dry fly hatches emerge mid-summer with prolific midge and caddis activity.

During summer, trout descend into deeper layers. Trolling with leadcore lines and lures like Rapalas and Needlefish is the most effective technique. Fall brings aggressive brown trout near the shoreline, where casting jerkbaits and spinners yields impressive results.

Proximity to June Lake village provides unique convenience. With high catch potential, clear water, and full angler amenities, June Lake is the quintessential Sierra destination.



Latest Photos

4 lbs. 8 oz.
Louise
6-4-2025
6 lbs.
Eric Jensen
5-23-2025
5 lbs.
Kevin Snow
4-29-2025
5 lbs. 13 oz.
Geovanny Bonilla
4-27-2025

June Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Brown Trout 10 lbs. 10 oz. 4-27-2019 View Report
Lahontan Cutthroat 9 lbs. 8 oz. 9-05-2019 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 6-04-2022 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 12 oz. 4-30-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 10 oz. 4-30-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 4 oz. 9-06-2023 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 8-20-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 5-15-2022 View Report
Rainbow Trout 8 lbs. 8-17-2022 View Report
Rainbow Trout 7 lbs. 12 oz. 5-11-2022 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
6-02-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-19-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-05-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
4-22-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-20-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
6-4-2025 4.5 on June Lake
Louise from La Mirada with a nice  4.5 on... more »
Jeremy Ross
5-23-2025 6lb. Rainbow on June Lake
Eric Jensen from Camarillo with a 6# rainbow... more »
Jeremy Ross
5-20-2025 Freshly stocked for the weekend!
Freshly stocked for the weekend! We still have... more »
June Lake Marina Staff
4-29-2025 4.9 and 5.0 on Golden State Jigs
4.9 and 5.0 on golden state jigs. Kevin... more »
Jeremy Ross
4-27-2025 Sunday fun day!
Sunday fun day! 5.8 out of June lake... more »
Jeremy Ross

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