I don't know the name of this particular campground. It was closed. I am usually fishing in the backcountry by the time the campgrounds in this area open. If you go to my lakes and reservoir fishing playlist, I have clips for Loon and Icehouse Lakes as well which are in this Crystal Basin Recreation area. There are campgrounds at all of them and dispersed camping is allowed at this Lake and Loon Lake. a simple internet search for any of the three lakes I mentioned here will give you the campground names and reservation options. I also have a lot of hiking and fishing opportunities in this region across my fishing and hiking playlists. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the mountains.
It will stay like that through spring. Once the surface water warms up and a thermocline is established it is harder to get those nicer fish from shore. The time to go is now!
It was a wash! That last rainbow I got with the predator scars and his mackinaw were pretty close in size. I think we were both so hungry by the time we started cooking fish we simply forgot about the $5!
I saw a couple of boats out and one group fishing down the shore a bit for a while but, for the most part, we were alone. Get on out there and get some!
Hey I’m just curious if anyone told you that you couldn’t fish there ? Tomorrow will be my birthday and I don’t want do a bunch of driving ,but I called some forest service lady and she said that all the lakes in that area will be closed off after April2022 for construction . I want go up and check out union valley or loon lake but don’t want drive all that way for nothing.
Closing Crystal Basin Recreation Area? I have never heard of that happening outside of the National Forest closures for fires last year. Email fish and wildlife or call the nearest National forest office would be my next move. This is the time when all of the campgrounds should be opening soon.
Your best bet would be to just bring up the regulation guide for California Fish and Wildlife. Look at how the special regulation chart is set up and then read over general regulations. If the water you plan to fish isn't on the special regulations chart it's probably under general regulations. Section 5.85 is fairly new and expands river fishing opportunities. I have never been comfortable giving out regulations! I could be wrong! Good luck.
It's the time of year. I might be hitting some of those close lakes with how windy and sketchy the weather will be on my next days off. It's supposed to snow in the mountains Monday!
I was there on Monday. I saw two boats come in to the ramp we were near. Maybe one of them was you! Sounds like you had a good day. I was going to bring my small boat but I think I just got lazy! Beautiful day out there though.
That thing had a slash on it's back and a puncture wound on it's side. It also had what looked like a scrape towards the tail behind the puncture wound. It was interesting so we took some time checking it out. It looked like something took a bite but who knows.
Cormorants have little razors in there mouth. They grab the fish by the side, and usually puncture the fish with the tip of the beak. But sometimes the fish is to big to handle, and will slither out, getting sliced while escaping. I’ve been sliced by one, right through my rain jacket.
Hi Amani, another great upload. I have 2 questions for you: Is there a minimum size requirement when it comes to keeping trout? Also, do I need any additional licenses to have more than one pole in the water? (I have a CA and NV license.)
For California you need to pay for a second rod designation on your license to use 2 rods. With that, my non-resident license ran about $160 (I live in Reno). As far as size limit, I think it's 6" for trout under general regulations but don't quote me on that. If I catch a fish that small it's usually in a backcountry creek where I'm fishing barbless and letting everything go anyway. What I pay attention to mostly is the chart for trout waters with special regulations in the CA fish and Wildlife regulation guide. Check to see if the water you plan to fish is listed alphabetically on there because sometimes there is a minimum size requirement on any allowable bag limit. For example, it might say "limit is 2 trout 14" or larger. Hope that insight helps.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 It certainly does help, thank you. I'm in Reno, too! Have only caught anything at Boca so far, but I'm trying hard on the Truckee, using some jigs I've seen on your videos.
Mack’s come in shallow in spring to harass the spawning rainbows. I like to throw spoons for them. They are good to eat you should try some. Throw out one bait rod and second rod 3/8 ounce spoon like a cyclone or daredevil.
I've tried Mackinaw a couple of times. A little fishy for me. I guess it would help to remove the skin. For me, I like rainbows because they fight and taste better. That's mostly what I'm going for in Lake Tahoe. Mackinaw just sort of "happen" by chance sometimes.
Filets with larger fish cook fast and evenly. Cooking a fat 16" trout like that on my stove is tough. The meat along the spine is often still rare when the outer meat is past done. I do a pretty good job of getting the meat off the fish.
Miss it Noonan!! Bee-yoo-ti-ful!
You are the first comment I've seen that got that!
I love the classic hookset then look up at the rod tip. Haha awesome. Glad you guys had a good time.
I always go with the power stroke hook set! Especially with the small rods I use.
Exactly! “Call me when the kid can come fishing!” Haha 😂 I’m on that same page man! Great video, way to catch ‘em.
Right! Beyond the diaper phase is ideal!
Me and my wife just moved here from texas! What campground were you in? I want to check that place out!
I don't know the name of this particular campground. It was closed. I am usually fishing in the backcountry by the time the campgrounds in this area open. If you go to my lakes and reservoir fishing playlist, I have clips for Loon and Icehouse Lakes as well which are in this Crystal Basin Recreation area. There are campgrounds at all of them and dispersed camping is allowed at this Lake and Loon Lake. a simple internet search for any of the three lakes I mentioned here will give you the campground names and reservation options. I also have a lot of hiking and fishing opportunities in this region across my fishing and hiking playlists. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the mountains.
Thumbs up 👍 to you and Lance!!!!
Right on. Fun times.
Looked like an awesome day out there with your cousin, nice catch and cook, see you on your next adventure👍🎣👊
Yeah, it was nice out there. The fish came out killer. Cooking is not an exact science for a dude like me!
@@wildernesswithamani1027 Still looked good though after a day of fishing👍
Good Job Guys! I Hear The Trout Fishing Is Getting Better And Better Every Month 👌
It will stay like that through spring. Once the surface water warms up and a thermocline is established it is harder to get those nicer fish from shore. The time to go is now!
Nice trout bro
Fun time out there. It worked out so that we were fairly hungry by the time we got to cooking.
Who won the 5 bucks? The laker?
It was a wash! That last rainbow I got with the predator scars and his mackinaw were pretty close in size. I think we were both so hungry by the time we started cooking fish we simply forgot about the $5!
Nice catch and feast 🐟🍽 Was that Monday and did you see anyone else fishing?
I’m heading out there for the Big Mack’s 🎣 🍔👍
I saw a couple of boats out and one group fishing down the shore a bit for a while but, for the most part, we were alone. Get on out there and get some!
Hey I’m just curious if anyone told you that you couldn’t fish there ? Tomorrow will be my birthday and I don’t want do a bunch of driving ,but I called some forest service lady and she said that all the lakes in that area will be closed off after April2022 for construction . I want go up and check out union valley or loon lake but don’t want drive all that way for nothing.
Closing Crystal Basin Recreation Area? I have never heard of that happening outside of the National Forest closures for fires last year. Email fish and wildlife or call the nearest National forest office would be my next move. This is the time when all of the campgrounds should be opening soon.
fun video how far a drive from 50 to the lake
Coming from where? it's about a half hour from the 50 in town to Emerald Bay. Depends on where you are going.
Im new to trout fishing in California, is there particular size requirements and limits for trout ? Great video by the way!
Your best bet would be to just bring up the regulation guide for California Fish and Wildlife. Look at how the special regulation chart is set up and then read over general regulations. If the water you plan to fish isn't on the special regulations chart it's probably under general regulations. Section 5.85 is fairly new and expands river fishing opportunities. I have never been comfortable giving out regulations! I could be wrong! Good luck.
Ive been hitting boca stamped davis and Frenchman been good to me this past week
It's the time of year. I might be hitting some of those close lakes with how windy and sketchy the weather will be on my next days off. It's supposed to snow in the mountains Monday!
Another nice video. I was just out there all day Saturday trolling and caught 2 macks and a rainbow. What day were you there
I was there on Monday. I saw two boats come in to the ramp we were near. Maybe one of them was you! Sounds like you had a good day. I was going to bring my small boat but I think I just got lazy! Beautiful day out there though.
Definitely a Cormorant.
That thing had a slash on it's back and a puncture wound on it's side. It also had what looked like a scrape towards the tail behind the puncture wound. It was interesting so we took some time checking it out. It looked like something took a bite but who knows.
Cormorants have little razors in there mouth. They grab the fish by the side, and usually puncture the fish with the tip of the beak. But sometimes the fish is to big to handle, and will slither out, getting sliced while escaping. I’ve been sliced by one, right through my rain jacket.
Awesome video I thought I saw you there but I wasn’t sure 😂 were you there on Monday?
Yes, this was shot on Monday. Beautiful day on the lake.
I wonder if that one rainbow escaped a cormorant?
Something took a shot and the wounds were spread out enough to make me think it was grabbed by something big!
Likely an Osprey
Nice hat Amani ...
That's my cousin wearing the Kings hat. He is a discouraged but faithful fan!
Hi Amani, another great upload. I have 2 questions for you: Is there a minimum size requirement when it comes to keeping trout? Also, do I need any additional licenses to have more than one pole in the water? (I have a CA and NV license.)
For California you need to pay for a second rod designation on your license to use 2 rods. With that, my non-resident license ran about $160 (I live in Reno). As far as size limit, I think it's 6" for trout under general regulations but don't quote me on that. If I catch a fish that small it's usually in a backcountry creek where I'm fishing barbless and letting everything go anyway. What I pay attention to mostly is the chart for trout waters with special regulations in the CA fish and Wildlife regulation guide. Check to see if the water you plan to fish is listed alphabetically on there because sometimes there is a minimum size requirement on any allowable bag limit. For example, it might say "limit is 2 trout 14" or larger. Hope that insight helps.
@@wildernesswithamani1027 It certainly does help, thank you. I'm in Reno, too! Have only caught anything at Boca so far, but I'm trying hard on the Truckee, using some jigs I've seen on your videos.
Mack’s come in shallow in spring to harass the spawning rainbows. I like to throw spoons for them. They are good to eat you should try some. Throw out one bait rod and second rod 3/8 ounce spoon like a cyclone or daredevil.
I've tried Mackinaw a couple of times. A little fishy for me. I guess it would help to remove the skin. For me, I like rainbows because they fight and taste better. That's mostly what I'm going for in Lake Tahoe. Mackinaw just sort of "happen" by chance sometimes.
Why not pan~fry the
whole fish?. Filleting wastes a lot of meat
Filets with larger fish cook fast and evenly. Cooking a fat 16" trout like that on my stove is tough. The meat along the spine is often still rare when the outer meat is past done. I do a pretty good job of getting the meat off the fish.