RAE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Rae Lake


April 25, 2024

Rae Lake is a popular fishing destination in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake is stocked with rainbow, brook, and golden trout, making it a great spot for fly fishing. Nearby activities include hiking, backpacking, and camping along the John Muir Trail. The best time to visit is in the summer months when temperatures range from 60-80°F. Fishing tips include using small lures or flies, and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening when the fish are most active.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Golden Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Kaweah

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Bravo Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hume Lake

Apache Trout

Jennie Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout

Little Bravo Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Big Meadows Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Kaweah River

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Kaweah Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Bearskin Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Hume Lake Fishing Pier (south)

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SIERRA DRIVE TULARE COUNTY
Upper Kaweah Watershed, California
LAKE EDISON BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
REDINGER BOATING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
SANDY COVE ROAD FRESNO COUNTY
Upper King Watershed, California
SUNNYSLOPE ROAD 30796, SANGER
Upper King Watershed, California
HUME LAKE BOAT LAUNCH (EAST DAM)
Upper King Watershed, California
NORTH PIEDRA ROAD 3140, SANGER
Tulare-Buena Vista Lakes Watershed, California
MAMMOTH POOL RD, CALIFORNIA
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
FLORENCE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California
HUNTINGTON BOAT RAMP & LAUNCHING SITE
Upper San Joaquin Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH EAST CARSONRIVER
Upper Carson Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK STANISLAUS
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 108 TO DONNELL RESERVOIR
Upper Stanislaus Watershed, California
LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
HOOVER WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND
West Walker Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Trails End Park

Wildlife Area Kinsman Flat

Bodie State Historic Park

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve

Granite Mountain Wilderness

Mammoth Creek Community Park

Wilderness Boundary Peak

Owens River Headwaters Wilderness

Devils Postpile National Monument

Hoover Wilderness

                                                                                                                        
                                               
DEVILS POSTPILE FORMATION
The Devils Postpile Formation is a unique geological point of interest located within the Devils Postpile National Monument in California. This natural wonder is a columnar basalt formation, which was ...
MAMMOTH LAKES WELCOME CENTER
The Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center is a popular point of interest for visitors to California's national parks. Located in the town of Mammoth Lakes, it serves as a gateway to ...
DELILAH LOOKOUT
BIG PINE AREA
VERMILLION VIEW OBSERVATION SITE
VISITOR CONTACT / RANGER STATION
BLUE CANYON VISTA OBSERVATION SITE
HOT CREEK GEOLOGIC SITE
OH! RIDGE OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
MINARET VISTA OBSERVATION SITE

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