Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2018/2019

2018-2019 Scenic 395 55 Fishing Labrador, Canada, when showing someone a photo of a huge brook trout, it is an inside joke. It is code that means he was fishing nearby Kirman Lake, which grows brook trout the likes of which most people think are only found in remote Canadian waters. Because of an incredible aquatic food base (mostly scuds), brookies planted in Kirman lake as fingerlings quickly grow into “air-brushed footballs.” A 14-inch fish will have a 12-inch girth and weigh nearly three pounds. The 16 to 18-inch brookies will weigh four to six pounds. Cutthroat trout, which are also planted in the lake now, don’t get as fat as the brookies, but sleek 26-inch fish that weigh eight pounds have been landed. The limit is two-fish over 16 inches here, and you have to use barbless artificial lures. You also have to walk or mountain bike about two miles from Highway 108 (just west of Highway 395 at Sonora Junction). The reedy shoreline makes float tubes a wise option. The best fishing is spring and fall, but it’s worth the trip. While fishing is always fishing, these five spots are the best options in the region. Continued from Page 54 JOSH WRAY/MONO COUNTY TOURISM This could be your view as you fish in the Eastern Sierra. JOSH WRAY/MONO COUNTY TOURISM The Owens River is a popular spot for trout fishing.