🐟 What fish can you catch in Lee Vining?

Most commonly caught species around Lee Vining , CA : Rainbow trout - 1,868 reported catches Brown trout - 488 reported catches Brook trout - 382 reported catches Steelhead - 55 reported catches Cutthroat trout - 38 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lee Vining fishing reports?

The latest Lee Vining , CA fishing reports are: @robinson.weston reported a nice Golden trout at Deadman Creek . @elliottcromie805 reported a nice Brown trout at Rush Creek . @marcAwtlunkers reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hot Creek . @marcAwtlunkers reported a nice Brown trout at Hot Creek . @Tomasp reported a nice Brown trout at Convict Creek . .

Fishing in Lee Vining, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lee Vining, California?

Anglers in Lee Vining , CA recommend these top fishing spots: June Lake , Silver Lake , Gull Lake , Big Virginia Lakes , Grant Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lee Vining?

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California, United States

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Top fish species in Lee Vining

Latest Lee Vining fishing reports

Golden trout

Deadman Creek

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Brown trout

Rush Creek

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Rainbow trout

Hot Creek

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Brown trout

Hot Creek

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Brown trout

Convict Creek

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Brown trout

Convict Creek

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Rainbow trout

Convict Creek

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Rainbow trout

Convict Creek

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Rainbow trout

Convict Creek

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Rainbow trout

Convict Creek

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Fishing regulations in Lee Vining

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

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Bag limit

Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

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37°57′16.6″N 119°07′19.6″W

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FAQ about Lee Vining fishing

Anglers in Lee Vining, CA recommend these top fishing spots: June Lake, Silver Lake, Gull Lake, Big Virginia Lakes, and Grant Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lee Vining, CA:

Rainbow trout - 1,868 reported catches
Brown trout - 488 reported catches
Brook trout - 382 reported catches
Steelhead - 55 reported catches
Cutthroat trout - 38 reported catches

The latest Lee Vining, CA fishing reports are:

@robinson.weston reported a nice Golden trout at Deadman Creek.
@elliottcromie805 reported a nice Brown trout at Rush Creek.
@marcAwtlunkers reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hot Creek.
@marcAwtlunkers reported a nice Brown trout at Hot Creek.
@Tomasp reported a nice Brown trout at Convict Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lee Vining, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: