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Campin' And Fishin' in California..? |
Since there are a bazillion camping spots in Cali I am asking for details. Here's the specifics. Looking for a good spot to camp/fish that is within 14 hours North of Santa Barbara (driving), has a great green forest that's not over crowded, rugged but not abandoned camping areas with fresh water tap and outhouses, fire pits, hiking distance to lake or river for excellent fishing that we could eat (if I can actually catch any). I've checked out the Sequoias but heard there isn't good fishing up there...but that's kinda what I'm looking for. Thanks You might consider Mammoth Lakes. There are numerous stocked lakes (stocked with hybrid trout called Alpers) located at about 9000 feet just 5 miles out of town. There are several USDA Forsest Service campgrounds that are well maintained, have water, trash, picnic tables, firepits, and vault toilets within easy walking distance from the lakes. There are hiking trails to even more remote lakes that could be an easy day hike. Just a side note about the fishing... The lakes are stocked twice a week as this is a very popular fishing area. The Alpers trout that are stocked are no less that 3 lbs, and many are in the 4 to 8 lb range. Source(s): We're seasonal workers at a fishing lodge at Mammoth Lakes Lake Mary. camping and fisting is fun... just you and a bunch of guys out in nature... in califorina.. beats sanfransico bath houses !! Well, within 14 hours you can get to anywhere in California. Although it is a long drive from Santa Barbara, Castle Crags State Park (near Mt. Shasta) has a great campground with showers and all the amenities. A short walk from the campground to the Sacramento river will let you fish in the river in a very scenic, relaxing environment. And if you tire of fishing, there are great hikes from that campground. You can meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail and go as far as Canada, if you're so inclined. That trail will take you through some of the most scenic backcountry in all of California, with lots of lakes to try your luck in. The best fishing I have found to be at Lake Berryessa (up I-505 near Winters, north of Sacramento). The trout tend to be near the shoreline and if you use Salmon eggs as bait, all you have to do is drop your line in and leave it there for a while, you're sure to catch a trout. If you have a boat and can go out on the lake, croppies are abundant where there's underwater vegetation (snags are inevitable, but just keep at it). Best thing is to rent a houseboat and make a real vacation out of it. Cruise into a cove where there are underwater roots and weeds. You will get a bite almost instantly if you jig your fishing line. Pan fish (croppies) fresh out of the water, they are delicious. Heavenly. Enjoy them on the fantail of your houseboat and watch the sunset while you're dining. Good times! This article will either change your mind or discourage you completely: "PARKS Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park Fishing By Kimberly Lisagor Serious anglers should stop right here. There's nothing to be caught in Sequoia & Kings Canyon that will get you into the record books. The few, itty-bitty lake dwellers you'll find after a long day behind the pole aren't even meaty enough to call snacks. If, however, dangling a line in the water is just an excuse to pass the day in a sunny spot, then these parks offer plenty of pretty places to do just that. And if you're lucky enough to feel the gentle tug of a tiny trout, all the better. Fishing season usually runs from the last Saturday in April through November 15, but it's year-round in the Kaweah drainage. You can hope to catch rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, and golden trout. No more than five per day. Licenses and tackle are sold at the markets in Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, and Cedar Grove. Some Scenic Spots to Drop Your Line: The larger of the two Twin Lakes in Sequoia's Giant Forest/Lodgepole region. Getting there requires a significant haul up the long, hot Twin Lakes Trail. You might consider traveling here by horse from the Wolverton Pack Station. The award for easiest access goes to the south fork of the Kings River in Cedar Grove. Carry your gear along the 1.5-mile Zumwalt Meadow Loop and pick a place along the way. If the fish aren't biting (and they probably aren't) your consolation prize includes tall trees, rock-flanked water, canyon walls, and lush meadows. In Mineral King, the Farewell Gap Trail takes you a short distance from the Eagle/Mosquito trailhead to Soda Springs, on the edge of the Kaweah River, where you can sit on a rock and watch the water bubble up around you. Mineral springs turn the surrounding soil orange, but the fish don't seem to mind." http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_na... |
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