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2008 Fishing Season: April 26 - October 31

CAMPING - After Opening Weekend, camping is permitted only at South Landing in designated site. Reservations may be made in advance, call 760-935-4301. Fee: $15 Nightly R.V. Hook-ups: $40 Nightly

DAILY USE RATES

TROUT SEASON - April 26 thru Oct. 31, 2008
 Hilton Creek area of Crowley Lake

TROUT LIMIT - Trout limit is five fish. No more than 2 bag limits of trout may be possessed.

RESTRICTED FISHING SEASON** - August 1 through Oct. 31, 2008. No Bait, barbless lures or flies only. Limit trout: 2 (18" or longer) Perch: No limit

SAILING/WATER/JET SKI SEASON - Through October: 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

POWER BOAT REGULATIONS

**Please consult 2008 State Fishing Regulations regarding late season Trout Fishing at Crowley.

Crowley Lake fishing season begins the last Saturday of every April and goes through October 31. Opening weekend at Crowley hosts the largest festivities in the Eastern Sierra. The opening day BIG FISH contest has every angler in competition for cash, prizes and trophy's given by Fred J. Hall and Crowley Lake Fish Camp.

The lake is located 25 miles north of Bishop on Highway 395. It offers some of the most prestigious trout fishing in California. The huge man made reservoir is a domestic water system for Los Angeles.

The lake is 12 miles long and 5 miles at its widest point. Crowley Lake is a facility for storing the Eastern High Sierra snow and rain water. When the reservoir is filled, it becomes an anglers delight.
No Swimming or Diving Allowed!