<p>Rather than spending hours researching lakes with campsites and what types of fish are in the lake, I want to save you a little time by providing a list of all the lakes within Mammoth you can easily fish and camp at.</p>
<p>Here is a list of 6 lakes with each one having either one or a few different campgrounds you can choose between. Some are located within the city of Mammoth itself (the popular ski areas), while others are a simple 15 to 20 minute drive from the main city if you are hoping to escape the crowds.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, most of these campgrounds are only open from May to October each year.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Mammoth Campgrounds</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Convict Lake</strong></p>
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<p>Convict Lake is a great location for anyone looking to escape the crowds of Mammoth and hoping for a more remote camping experience. The <a href="https://www.campendium.com/convict-lake" target="_self">Convict Lake Campground</a>  is a spacious area with a very welcoming community. There are no hook up so you will either be off-grid or dry camping depending how you camp. Both campsites are a very short walk or drive to reach Convict Lake--making it quite the hidden gem.</p>
<p>If you love fun facts, Convict Lake got it's name after two convicts escaped a prison in Carson City, NV in  1871. Eventually, the police found both convicts, shot and killed them both right in front of the lake--thus Convict Lake</p>
<p>As for fishing, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also contains beautiful brown trout. If using an open reel, inflating nightcrawls on a leader is common as well as mini jigs (caramel apple seems to be a hit). Obviously it's hard to know what the fish are biting on, so be sure to stop by the Convict Lake General Store to get some tips and gear. Regardless, the crystal clear, turquoise-blue water makes you're time on the lake unforgettable--even without a catch.</p>
<p><strong>2. Lake Crowley</strong></p>
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<p>Before reaching both Convict Lake and the Mammoth Lakes (if heading north on the 395), you'll drive past Lake Crowley spanning over 12 miles long and 5 miles wide.</p>
<p>If you're looking to camp, there are plenty of campsites to choose from with some having full-hook up and others being off-grid.</p>
<p><ins>Full Hook-up Campsites: </ins></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/mcgee-creek-rv-park-campground" target="_self">McGee Creek RV Park &amp; Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/crowley-lake-fish-camp" target="_self">Crowley Lake Fish Camp</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/crowley-lake-rv-park" target="_self">Crowley Lake RV Park</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><ins>Off-Gride Campsites: </ins></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/crowley-lake" target="_self">Crowley Lake Campground</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/mcgee-creek" target="_self">McGree Creek Campground </a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>If you hope to catch a variety of fish, then look no further beacsue Lake Crowley contains not only rainbow and brown trout, but also Owens sucker and pupfish, as well as Sacramento perch. It's very common to find a fishing guide if you're new to fishing or if you want to have a very successful fishing trip.</p>
<p><strong>3. Lake Mary</strong></p>
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<p>Location within Mammoth Lakes, Lake Mary is one of the many lakes you can fish and camp at. According to the USDA, the lake has brown, rainbow, and brooke trout can all be caught on the lake, typically with silver lures, spinners, gold spoons, or just common trout bait. There are also a few streams where you can get lucky too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for camping <span style="color: rgb(17,24,39);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;">(off-grid)</span> , here are some options:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/coldwater-campground-inyo-nf" target="_self">Coldwater Campground</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/pine-city" target="_self">Pine City Campground</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/lake-mary" target="_self">Lake Mary Campground </a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Lake George</strong></p>
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<p>Lake George offers one off-grid campsite--<a href="https://www.campendium.com/lake-george" target="_self">Lake George Campsite</a>--however; you could always stay at a campsite on Lake Mary and make an easy drive over to fish.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for fish, it's reguarly stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, there are few lakes you can hike for fishing if you're hoping for a more private fishing day. TJ Lake and Crystal Lake&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>5. Lake Mami</strong></p>
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<p>Lake Mami is right across from Lake Mary, with the Lake Mary Campground being the closest and of course, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>6. Twin Lakes</strong></p>
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<p>Twin Lakes is one of the more popular fishing lakes along with Lake Mary and Convict lake. Huge brown and rainbow trout can be caught here along with brook trout, native cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.</p>
<p>As for camping, the <a href="https://www.campendium.com/twin-lakes" target="_self">Twin Lakes Campground</a> is the spot if you want to be right on the lake and fish more conviently.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Other Camground in Mammoth Lakes City</strong></p>
<p>If you do not mind waking up a little earlier to get on the water, there are plently of other campground (with full hook-up) if that better suits your needs or maybe you do try a few days off-grid and finish up at a full hook-up campground.&nbsp;</p>
<p><ins>Full Hook-up Campsites:</ins></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/camp-high-sierra" target="_self">Camp High Sierra RV Park</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/mammoth-mountain-rv-park" target="_self">Mammoth Mountain RV Park</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<p><ins>Off-Grid Campsites:</ins></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/reds-meadow" target="_self">Reds Meadow Campground </a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/minaret-falls" target="_self">Minaret Falls Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/pumice-flat" target="_self">Pumice Flat Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/soda-springs-california" target="_self">Upper Soda Springs Campground</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/devils-postpile" target="_self">Devil's Postpile</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/old-shady-rest-campground" target="_self">Old Shady Rest Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/new-shady-rest-campground" target="_self">New Shady Rest Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/pine-glen-group-campground" target="_self">Pine Glen Group Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.campendium.com/sherwin-creek" target="_self">Sherwin Creek Campground</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Most of these Lakes are only open during the Spring and Summer seasons due to the large amounts of snow Mammoth recieves, so as always, plan ahead. Regardless, Mammoth offeres a range of camping, fishing, and winter activites year-round--making Mammoth beyond worth the trip. If you are searching for more remote fishing lakes, there are plenty of smaller lakes you can hike to.</p>


Peaceful Mammoth campgrounds you can easily walk to the lake to start fishing!

With camping and fishing going hand-in-hand, no one should have to search hard for the ideal campground when you're already trying to get the fish to bite. Here is a list of 6 campgrounds all location within the Mammoth Lakes area that offer some great fishing, beautiful scenery, and clear lakes.  

6 Mammoth Campgrounds Perfect for Fishing

<h1><strong>Intro</strong></h1>
<p>Hobbies and sports are enjoyable to begin with, but sometimes the conditions (i.e., weather, location, etc.) can make such activites a little less enjoyable. I'm sure plenty of you have ran into he problem of wanting to do an activity, but not having the proper gear to do so.</p>
<p>As for fishing, the game itself is intricate, so of course there's exentive gear to go with it such as fishing gloves, fishing hats, and fishing, jackets. Maybe you are not as competitive with fishing and simply enjoy it for the calmness of lake, there is still gear than can useful for whatever type of fishing you are doing.</p>
<p>Instead of overwhelming you by covering 10 different fishing equipment and clothing items, I will only discuss fishing sunglasses so everyone is caught-up on the nicest, newest gear! Make sure to choose a pair you truly love because, like myself, you will find yourself wearing your fishing sunglasses everywhere.</p>
<h2><strong>Best Polarized Sunglasses for Fishing</strong></h2>
<p>Here are the best brands that make top-rated fishing sunglasses:</p>
<h3><a href="https://www.oakley.com/en-us/lp/watersports" target="_self"><ins>Oakly</ins></a>&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Great options for fly fishing and not all are polarized</li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/c/sunglasses-activity-fishing/" target="_self"><ins>Smith</ins></a>&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Top options for fly fishing, great polarization, and scratch-resistant</li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="https://www.costadelmar.com/en-us" target="_self"><ins>Costas</ins></a> (my personal favorite and they have great options for women)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Large variety for deep-water, shallow water, and great color options</li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="https://www.mauijim.com/US/en_US/polarized-sunglasses/fishing" target="_self"><ins>Maui Jim</ins></a>&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Great for shallow-water fishing</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What's the difference between fishing sunglasses and regular sunglasses?</strong></h2>
<p>Different fishing sunglasses depend on the type of fishing you are doing, not different how fly fishing requires and different rod and reel compared to an open-barrel reel.</p>
<p>Fishing sunglasses are usually polarized and come in different colors depending on the weather and water conditions. Regular sunglasses are not always polarized, but can come in more fashionable styles and frame colors.</p>
<h2><strong>How much should you spend on a good pair of sunglasses?</strong></h2>
<p>Now, everyone's opinion is different on how much they think they should spend on an item. In my opinion, polarized sunglasses is something you should 100% splurge on because they are protecting your eyes from strong UV rays!</p>
<p>Now if you are patient and can wait for a deal or you don't need the newest pair of fishing sunglasses today, then you can easily walk away spending between $100 and $150 for a nice pair of Costas for example.</p>
<p>The point is, they are your eyes and it is important to protect them in the long-run.</p>
<p>While it may seem a little risky to spend so much on a pair of sunglasses because you can lose them or drop them in the water, there are ways to prevent such accidents like always placing your sunglasses back in their case or using sunglass chains.</p>
<h2><strong>When to wear different colored fishing sunglasses?</strong></h2>
<p>Proper fishing sunglasses are important not only to see the fish and at the bottom of the lake at times, but depending on the weather and time of day certain polarized fishing sunglasses come in different lense colors to assist with this.</p>
<h3><ins>Green Fishing Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use in sunny and low-light environments</li>
<li>Deep water</li>
</ul>
<h3><ins>Blue Fishing Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use in foggy or misty weather</li>
</ul>
<h3><ins>Gray Fishing Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use on rainy or cloudy days</li>
<li>Deep water</li>
</ul>
<h3><ins>Copper Fishing Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use in variable light and block blue light</li>
<li>Shallow water</li>
</ul>
<h3><ins>Copper Silver Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use for stream-fishing</li>
<li>Shallow water</li>
</ul>
<h3><ins>Yellow Fishing Sunglasses</ins></h3>
<ul>
<li>Use during dawn or dusk and during sunset</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>So, what color polarized lens is best for fishing?</strong></h2>
<p>Again, this technically depends on the type of fishing you are doing and the water conditions. In general, you can buy youself either a gray pair for deep-water fishing and cloudy days, while buying yourself a copper pair for shallow-water and sunny days would be ideal.</p>
<h2><strong>What sunglasses are best for seeing through water?</strong></h2>
<p>Copper colored fishing lenses are the best for increasing depth perception when looking out on the lake.</p>
<p>Again, be sure to read the above list for specifics on fishing sunglasses lense colors.</p>
<h2><strong>Is there a downside to polarized sunglasses?</strong></h2>
<p>The only downside in purchasing polarized sunglasses for fishing is the cost. If you want to buy a high-end pair of fishing sunglasses from Costas, you are looking to spend around $350 for the top pair, but $100 for a great pair.</p>
<h2><strong>Are fishing sunglasses worth it?</strong></h2>
<p>Overall, yes. Fishing sunglasses are beyond worth it by not only protecting you eyes, but also allowing you to see your fish sooner and more clearly without having the sun's reflection on the water burn your eyes.</p>
<h1><strong>Conclusion</strong></h1>
<p>Choosing the right fishing sunglasses might be overwhelming given the amount of color choices to choose from. Just simply ask yourself what type of conditions do you most commonly fish in if you ony want to get one. If you choose to purchase multiple fishing sunglasses, then you will be ready to fish in any condition at any time!</p>
<p>There is plenty more fishing gear to choose from like fishing jackets, fishing hats, fishing gloves, and more! Stay tuned for more articles discussing each one!</p>


With the proper sunglasses, fishing can be a blast. Let's find out if your fishing sunglasses are up to par.

Fishing is a crazy game and there is a lot of gear that goes with it beyond a rod, pole, and bait. Having proper sunglasses, clothing, bags, etc. can all be incredibly useful and make fishing more enjoyable if you come prepared and can stay comfortable. However, as with many other hobbies and sports, there is ideal gear so let's see if you got it all. Don't worry if you don't have nice fishing sunglasses, because I'll be sure to fill you in.

Fishing

6 Mammoth Campgrounds Perfect for Fishing

You are a true fisherman/fisherwoman if you own these fishing sunglasses