# Lee Vining

* [Spots](#spots)
  * [Lee Vining Creek](#lee-vining-creek)
  * [Tioga Backcountry](#tioga-backcountry)
* [Flies](#flies)
  * [Lee Vining Creek Flies](#lee-vining-creek-flies)
  * [Tioga Backcountry Flies](#tioga-backcountry-flies)
* [Resources](#resources)

## Spots

### Lee Vining Creek

* **Lee Vining Creek Map**
  * [Lee Vining Creek Map](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/lee-vining-creek.gif)
* **Lee Vining Creek**
  * Location: [Lee Vining Creek Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTxttQiz73NMySv36)
  * The creek starts at the top of Tioga Pass and travels through a steep canyon with plunge pools and pocket water
  * A number of lakes control it’s flow, particularly Ellery Lake
  * Water flows back into the creek below the power plant and flows through wooded section at Big Ben and Aspen campground until it enters a meadow section below Aspen Campground
  * The creek has a number of deep pools that provide protection for the resident trout.Within the meadow sections, use dry flies with fine tippets
  * There are good hatches of Blue Wing Olives in the early and late season
  * During the Summer, Pale Morning Duns and Gnats are a good choice. Within the deeper pools, use weighted nymphs in the size of #14-18. Streamers such as Wooly Buggers and Dace can get some good takes as well.
* **Gibbs Lake**
  * Location: [Gibbs Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kYG74HSF1RquNybm9)
  * Trailhead: [Horse Meadow Trailhead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SRPvXRkvS9zNc6LZA)
  * AllTrails: [Gibbs Lake AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/gibbs-lake)
  * 3 mile hike from the trailhead
  * Has Goldens as does the creek directly below the lake

### Tioga Backcountry

* **Tioga Backcountry Map**
  * [Tioga Backcountry Map](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/tioga-backcountry.gif)
* **Tioga Lake**
  * Location: [Tioga Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UPXoLofaiMG6sDtj6)
  * May have Goldens
  * The northeast shoreline at the outlet is a good area to float tube. Due to high fishing pressure, your flyfishing choices are probably better served within the local backcountry.
* **Saddlebag Lake**
  * Location: [Saddleback Lakes Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSBvcr1sDcsf15Gz5)
  * Trailhead: [Saddleback Lakes Trailhead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qPRGJcjvVNrqbFrh6)
* **Ellery Lake**
  * Location: [Ellery Lake Location](https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ellery+Lake\&ftid=0x8096501c0f3a742f:0x7e01357d18f1c29d)
  * Large Rainbows will be feeding along the shorelines in the Spring, particularly around the inlet of Lee Vining Creek
  * May have Goldens
* **Lee Vining Creek**
  * Location: [Lee Vining Creek Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2H8Pz2SvFAjFLWW79)
  * Trailhead: [Sawmill Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oiG12Nodc8DfDJWVA)
  * Between Ellery and Saddlebag Lake
  * Best accessed from Sawmill Campground
  * The creek just about doubles in size with the confluence of Saddlebag Creek and brown trout can be found below the confluence and past the campground
  * Just before the creek’s inlet into Ellery Lake, rainbows are planted near the Hwy 120 bridge at the Junction Campground
* **Mine Creek**
  * Location: [Mine Creek Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yKX283Ty8W2tn3fW6)
  * Tioga Lake Trailhead will take you up to Mine Creek or you can take the 0.75 mile trail from Tioga Junction Campground which follows the creek
* **Shell Lake**
  * Location: [Shell Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9JAtna4qfvD5XKkc9)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Shell Lake AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map
  * About a 1/2 hour hike from Tioga Road at 9,680′
* **Fantail Lake**
  * Location: [Fantail Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrfTThvKds9iYXm5A)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Fantail Lake AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map
  * Trail to Fantail is a moderate climb of about 500′ for 2.75 miles at 10,000′
* **Spuller Lake**
  * Location: [Spuller Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fViJPTAR4A7dpZxTA)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Spuller Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
  * At 10,275′
  * These lakes are sustained by caddis, mayflies, midges, and the terrestrials that are blown in
* **Green Treble Lake**
  * Location: [Green Treble Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPfmoLK6wET1TAEX7)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Green Treble Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
  * At 10,217′
* **Maul Lake**
  * Location: [Maul Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1AURf7zRQ7THZN8P9)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Maul Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
  * Next to Gren Treble at 10,221'
* **Big Horn Lake**
  * Location: [Big Horn Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ohyqNojEb12Zu29v7)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Big Horn Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map, can hike up to lake from Green Treble
* **Finger Lake**
  * Location: [Finger Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cmw5WiDfTnjFnUFe8)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Finger Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map, can hike up to lake from Green Treble
* **Spuller Lakes**
  * Location: [Spuller Lakes Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FghMMegediZaLXKG9)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Spuller Lakes AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map, can hike up to lake from Green Treble
* **Alpine Lake**
  * Location: [Alpine Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wfHCjvHCpSfPzc3B9)
  * Trailhead: [Junction Lake Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQHYYqveBrSMGbDx8)
  * AllTrails: [Spuller Lakes AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/maul-lake-via-mine-creek-trail)
    * Not exact map, can hike up to lake from Green Treble and above Finger Lake
  * Takes the right fork of the Slate Creek Trail at 11,350'
  * Has Goldens
* **Gardisky Lake**
  * Location: [Gardisky Lake Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mb6tWpEf7KTY7QAR8)
  * Trailhead: [Gardisky Lake Trailhead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hJg1VxF4JWNsTRP38)
  * AllTrails: [Gardisky Lake AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/gardisky-lake-trail)
  * The 45 minute hike is a little over one mile and steep going up to 10,760′
  * Fish the near side of the lake and bring waders as this lake is shallow for the first 20′
  * Gardisky Creek is the outlet and this creek meets up with Lee Vining creek just below Hwy 120 below Ellery Lake

## Flies

### Lee Vining Creek Flies

* **Wet Flies**
  * [Leadwing Coachman](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/leadwing.-coachman.jpg)
  * [Black Gnat](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/black-gnat.jpg)
  * [Grey Hackle Peacock](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/gray-hackle-peacock.jpg) #18
  * [Grey Hackle Yellow](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/grey-hackle-yellow.jpg) #18
* **Dry Flies**
  * [Parachute Adams](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/parachute-adams.jpg) #16-18
  * [Olive Caddis](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/olive-caddis.jpg) #16-18
  * [Royal Wulff](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/royal-wulff.jpg) #16-18
  * [Griffith’s Gnat](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/griffiths-gnat.jpg) #16-18
  * [Henrys Fork Hopper](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/henrys-fork-hopper.jpg)
  * [Chernobyl Ant](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/chernobyl-ant.jpg)
* **Nymphs**
  * [Hare’s Ear](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/hares-ear.jpg) #16-18
  * [Prince Nymph](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/prince-nymph-beadhead.jpg) #16-18
  * [Pheasant Tail Nymph](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/pheasant-tail-nymph.jpg) #16-18
  * [Bird’s Nest, Tan](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/birds-nest.jpg) #14-18

### Tioga Backcountry Flies

* **Dry Flies**
  * [Parachute Adams](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/parachute-adams.jpg) #16-18
  * [Olive Caddis](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/olive-caddis.jpg) #16-18
  * [Royal Wulff](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/royal-wulff.jpg) #16-18
  * [Griffith’s Gnat](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/griffiths-gnat.jpg) #16-18
  * [Henrys Fork Hopper](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/henrys-fork-hopper.jpg)
  * [Chernobyl Ant](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/chernobyl-ant.jpg)
* **Nymph Flies**
  * [Hare’s Ear](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/hares-ear.jpg) #16-18
  * [Prince Nymph](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/prince-nymph-beadhead.jpg) #16-18
  * [Pheasant Tail Nymph](https://github.com/EvolvingSysadmin/Fishing-Toolkit/blob/main/img/pheasant-tail-nymph.jpg) #16-18

## Resources

* [Fly Fishing the Sierra Lee Vining Creek](https://flyfishingthesierra.com/lee-vining-creek)
* [Fly Fishing the Sierra Tioga Backcountry](https://flyfishingthesierra.com/tioga-backcountry)
* [Dave's Sierra Fishing Lee Vining](https://www.davessierrafishing.com/mapshtml/lee_vining.html)
