These secluded high country lakes located at 7,000 feet in elevation, are one of the best keep secrets in the High Sierras. Located approximately 2 1/2 hours from Fresno, these lakes are accessible via Hwy 168 and the Kaiser Pass Road. Both lakes provide excellent fishing for BIG German brown's and rainbow trout. The limit is 5 per day, 10 in possession. Free public boat launching facilities are located on both lakes.

All creeks and streams in the area are open from the last week in April through November 15 with the following exceptions:

• Mono Creek and tributaries from Edison Lake upstream to the confluence with the North Fork Mono Creek. June 1 through October 15. 5 per day limit, 10 in possession.
• Boggy Creek (Fresno Co.) and tributaries (tributary to Thomas Edison Lake). June 1 through October 15. 5 per day, 10 in possession

Huntington Lake

Huntington Lake is located at 7,000 feet in elevation and is a popular for rainbow and brown trout and kokanne salmon. It is an 1 1/2 hour drive north east of Fresno via Hwy 168. Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. A free public boat launching ramp is located between College and Deer Creek Campgrounds. 5 per day limit, 10 in possession.

Kings River is one of the
Fresno country's premiere fly fishing spots.
The Kings River is a 1 1/2 hour drive east of Fresno towards Pine Flat Reservoir via the Trimmer Springs Road. The Kings River is a designated wild trout fishery. The South Fork of the Kings River, from the Highway 180 crossing at Boyden Cave downstream to the main stem; the Middle Fork, from the western boundary of Kings Canyon National Park downstream to the main stem; and main stem, from the confluence of the South and Middle forks downstream to Garnet Dike Campground are open all year to fishing. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. Catch and release only.

The Kings River, from Garnet Dike Campground downstream to Pine Flat Lake is open all year. 2 per day limit.

Mammoth Pool

on the way into the lake

  Looking down from mile high curve.

Mammoth Pool Reservoir, 3,300 feet in elevation, is located on the San Joaquin River, 90 miles northeast of Fresno, via Hwy 41, Road 200 to North Fork and the Minarets Road to Mammoth Pool. Mammoth Pool Reservoir is closed to the public and fishing from May 1 until June 16 due to deer migration. 5 per day limit , 10 in possession.

Merced River

The Merced River, located north of Mariposa, is easily accessible and provides a great place for trout fishing.

From Foresta bridge downstream to Lake McClure the river is open to fishing from the Last Saturday in April through November 15.

5 per day limit, 10 in possession.

Shaver Lake

This popular recreation area is located at 5,300 feet and is operated by Southern California Edison. It is 1 hour drive northeast from Fresno via Hwy 168. Fishing on the lake is open year around. 5 per day limit, 10 in possession. Boat launch facilities are available at Sierra Marina and Camp Edison. A handicap accessible boat launch is available at Sierra Marina.