Wolf Creek to the West Fork / High 89
Road condition: Paved
Region: Alpine
County / Markleeville Tributaries: Silver Creek and Wolf Creek
Description:
Species: Stocked
rainbows
Closest town or
supplies: Markleeville
Contacts:
Nearest campground: Silver
Creek Campground, Markleeville Campground, Grover Hot Springs State Park,
Turtle Rock County Campground, Indian Creek Reservoir Campground
Fishing season: General
season
Tips:
Favorite lures or
bait:
Favorite fly
patterns:
Stocking information:
20,000+ trout in the 10-12-inch range
Nearby fishing: Indian
Creek Reservoir, West Fork Carson River
Additional
information: The East Fork of the Carson River from Hangman's Bridge to the Nevada border is designated as a Wild Trout section along its twelve my course to the border. Although the size and catch rates have been disappointing to some, it nonetheless offers a chance at catching wild fish. Bank fishing access is from the bridge downstream or a trail from the Indian Creek Recreation Area leads to the river. Access from the south side of Hangman's Bridge is through private property that so far has not been restricted.
Directions: From Highway 395, turn left at the junction
with Highway 89 and proceed over Monitor
Pass to the junction with
Highway 4. Turn left on Highway 4 to
access the upper portion of the East Fork, or continue on Highway 89 to
Markleeville and the junction with Highway 88, where the West Fork joins the
East Fork.
Markleeville: For tourism information contact: The
Alpine County Visitor’s Bureau, #3
Webster Street, Markleeville, CA 96120;
(530) 694-2475. Email: aplenty@telis.org
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