eastern sierra trout or more turkey

[Sdhunt17]

To start I know the current climate anand just want to avoid any comments based of my actions because last time I checked this was still the United states and being a veteran I will continue to live by my oath.

ok so anyways, this weekend is suppose to be fishmas. but as of today the year round spots of the 395 are still open. Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties look to postpone the trout opener.

If that's the case this trip might turn into a turkey hunt. It that comes to past and all fishing is closed in those counties and I choose not to fish the walker on NV side then does anyone know some hot tips for anything in the middle of california for turkey. doesn't have to be to specific. just a starting point.

public land preferred!

Thanks guys. stay safe.

 

[ilovesprig]

New Melones and most the other lakes on the western side have turkeys on public...Lots of NF property too.

 

[skinnyjimmy]

towards west end of HWY 20 before you hit the 99.. Check out areas along Yuba River, excellent spots all over.
Or if you're coming from the 80, near Roclklin or El Dorado area have always been successful for me.

 

[CAL'NDN]

I'm going to get out and hop some spots in upper American river if I can find parking were I don't get a ticket.sucks because I always go hit the east and west Carson. Some good advice from the posts above on the turkey if you go that way.

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[CAL'NDN]

Oops wrong theead

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[Sdhunt17]

towards west end of HWY 20 before you hit the 99.. Check out areas along Yuba River, excellent spots all over.
Or if you're coming from the 80, near Roclklin or El Dorado area have always been successful for me.

Thanks for the recommendation. found a WA that holds turkey! few toms slipped past us this weekend but was able to locate and get familiar the area. deffinantly putting in for some lottery hunts up here and coming back for general.

 

[SteveHazard]

That area is gorgeous.

 

[skinnyjimmy]

Right on, glad you all made the trip, absolutely love it up there.
We usually go in by boat, 7 miles up river.
Birds usually wake us up.
Had em slide past tent one morning.
Had rainbow trout and turkey breast for break fast one year.