Sotcher Lake / Mammoth Lakes Area
Road condition: Paved to gravel Note: Mandatory
travel restrictions are enforced for the Middle Fork of the
The shuttle service to Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile began in 1979. The
shuttle was determined necessary to reduce the impact on the environment from
vehicle traffic. The narrow road into the Reds Meadow area serves as the only
access to the
Excessive vehicle use is the reason for a mandatory shuttle bus. However, some exceptions are recognized. Following is a list of most exceptions:
- Vehicles entering the valley before 7:00 am , or after 7:30 pm
- Vehicles carrying passengers with a disabled placard (once in the valley visitors must hike to most sites)
- Vehicles towing horse trailers or other livestock
- Campers camping in the Reds Meadow area
- Overnight Resort Guests
- Administrative vehicles
- Vehicles carrying car top boats, canoes, kayaks for use in valley
Exceptions are still charged the per person transportation fee.”
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/recreation/redsmeadow.shtml
Name of Lake:
Region: Mammoth Lakes Ranger District 760-924-5500
Area/description: Devil’s
Postpile / Red’s Meadow / Middle Fork,
Closest town:
Contacts: Red’s Meadow Resort and Pack Station (800) 292-7758 Stop! Here is a must see web site with video streams of pack trips offered by Red’s Meadow –
Mammoth Lakes Visitor Bureau (888) 466-2666 /
(760)-924-5500; Rick’s
Facilities: Red’s Meadow Resort and Pack Station
Nearest campground: Agnew Meadows Campground; Red’s Meadow Campground; Devils Postpile National Monument Campground
Fishing season: General
Tips:
Favorite lures or
bait: (See Category: Fishing Tips – Best Lures and Bait)
Favorite fly patterns: (See Category: Fishing Tips – Best Fly Patterns and Techniques)
Boating: No gas-powered motors
Stocking information: 12,000 +
Additional information: This is an excellent small lake for float tube fishing.
Nearby fishing: Middle
Fork of the
Directions: From
Highway 395, turn west on
Map courtesy of mytopo.com.
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