Golden Trout Lakes California

They are native to Kern Plateau area but their native populations are strained due to the introduction of invasive species and habitat destruction.

Golden trout lakes california. Native to two stream systems on the eastern side of the Kern River. This trail is steep rugged and difficult to follow. The distance to the lakes is approximately 22 miles and the elevation gain is approximately 2200 feet.

Unfortunately for gold-hungry anglers the waters are only open after July 1 because of the snow. 11062019 The historic distribution of California golden trout includes two watersheds draining the Kern Plateau of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountain range in California. The Cottonwood Lakes and Golden Trout Wilderness in the Eastern Sierras are one of those places that helped to grow my love for adventure travel in California.

One of the more accessible destinations for catching golden trout is at Cottonwood Lakes out of Lone Pine California. However their populations have been imperiled since the early 1900s. Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River Tulare County.

Golden Trout Lake is just below supposedly reached by a trail that ends by its eastern edge though this is barely discernible especially early in the season when patches of snow remain. This trout is usually found in clear cool waters at elevations higher than 6890 ft. The ideal habitat for a golden trout is clear cool lakes and streams above 6600 but above 10000 is your best chance at catching one.

About 8 miles from the trailhead over Cottonwood Pass. In Mammoth Lakes you can hike to higher elevation lakes out of the Mammoth Lakes Basin or Sherwin Range. 06082013 Golden Trout Wilderness and Cottonwood Lakes.

12052014 The Golden Trout is the California State Fish. Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River. 04022018 Cottonwood Lakes California.