California’s Great Beyond

Fishing

Fishing is BIG here! 

In Mono County, trout fishing is much more than an activity; it’s a passion. We invest over $110,000 annually to supplement trout stocking done by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, private marinas, and resorts.

Sampling plates hauled from the water at the Port of Stockton were completely encrusted with mussels on Oct. 23, 2025. The plates are used to track the golden mussel invasion. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

Stop the Golden Mussel

To protect local waters from the destructive Golden Mussel invasive species , Mono and Inyo Counties have adopted new ordinances requiring watercraft inspections before launching.

What this means:

  • All trailered watercraft (boats, jet skis, etc.) must be inspected before launching

  • Boaters must stop at a Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination (WID) station

  • Once cleared, they will receive an Eastern Sierra Mussel Sticker

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Sampling plates hauled from the water at the Port of Stockton were completely encrusted with mussels on Oct. 23, 2025. The plates are used to track the golden mussel invasion. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters
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Opening Day is Almost Here

Click here to read everything you need for opening day -  stocking highlights, current conditions, and important tips (including new mandatory watercraft inspections) to help you kick off the season right!

 

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