Barney Lake / Twin Lakes / Bridgeport Area

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Barney Lake / Above Twin Lakes

Elevation: 8,300

Day Hike: 3 ½ miles on a moderate grade

Region: Twin Lakes          Area/description: A picturesque cirque lake, Barney Lake also provides hikers with the opportunity to fish upper Robinson Creek.

Lake size: 12 acres      Species: 7 to 10-inch Brook trout and Rainbows

Closest town or supplies: Twin Lakes Resort, Bridgeport

Nearest campground: Twin Lakes campgrounds

Fishing season: The general season opens on the last Saturday in April and closes November 15

Fishing Tips:

Favorite lures or bait:

Favorite fly patterns: The Fly and Bubble technique with small nymph patterns.

Additional information: Bring along sun protection, lots of water and mosquito repellant.

Nearby fishing: Twin Lakes, Robison Creek

Directions: From Highway 395 in Bridgeport, take the Twin Lakes Road approximately twelve miles to Mono Village, where you may access the trail to Barney Lake.