Silver Lake - June Lake, CA

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Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat
Silver Lake, located along the June Lake Loop at 7,200 feet elevation, is a prime Eastern Sierra trout fishery known for its consistent action, scenic beauty, and accessibility. The 110-acre lake is stocked regularly with rainbow trout and supports a natural population of brown trout. It offers productive fishing from shore, boat, or float tube, with hotspots along the east shoreline and near the inlet and outlet of Rush Creek.

Bait anglers find success using PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs, particularly in the morning and evening. Trolling with spoons such as Needlefish and Thomas Buoyants is effective in summer when fish move to deeper water. Fly anglers enjoy solid results with woolly buggers, midges, and dry fly presentations, especially around creek inflows.

Rush Creek adds additional opportunities for anglers targeting wild trout. Fly fishing and ultralight spinning gear work well in this flowing water.

Silver Lake is open from late April through November, with regulations consistent with the Eastern Sierra district: a five-trout limit and special rules for portions of Rush Creek. Lodging, camping, and tackle rentals are available at Silver Lake Resort, making this an ideal destination for anglers seeking a full-service, high-country trout fishing experience.



Latest Photos

5 lbs. 7 oz.
The Lavaron crew with a 5# 7oz, 4# 12oz and 4# 10 oz caught on shore of Silver Lake using Green Power Baits
5-27-2025
3 lbs. 7 oz.
Adam M. from LA with a 3# 7oz caught on the shore of Silver Lake using Salmon Peach Power Baits
5-27-2025
Samantha’s Crew
5-27-2025
6 lbs. 2 oz.
Richard Morales with a 6# 2oz and a 6# 4oz caught from a boat on Silver Lake using Garlic Power Bait
5-27-2025

Silver Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Brown Trout 19 lbs. 3 oz. 6-11-2020 View Report
Brown Trout 11 lbs. 12 oz. 8-01-2020 View Report
Brown Trout 10 lbs. 6-09-2021 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 14 oz. 4-24-2021 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 12 oz. 6-22-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 10 oz. 5-23-2022 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 9 oz. 4-26-2021 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 2 oz. 4-30-2019 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 8-30-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 10-18-2020 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
6-02-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
5-19-2025Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-20-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-06-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
9-08-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
6-18-2025 Fishing Pictures Early June 2025
Happy Fishing and We Will See You at... more »
Andrew Jones
5-27-2025 Memorial Weekend 2025
Happy Fishing and We Will See You at... more »
Andrew Jones
5-24-2025 4.8 lb. on Hookup Bait at Silver
Michael Wheeler from Huntington Beach with a 4.8... more »
Jeremy Ross
5-14-2025 Fish Pictures 1st Two Week of May 2025
Happy Fishing and We Will See You at... more »
Andrew Jones
4-30-2025 Opening Weekend at Silver Lake Resort 2025
Andrew Jones from Silver Lake Resort gave us... more »
Andrew Jones

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