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Opening Day of Regular Fishing Season. Reoccurring the last Saturday in April. -- Get ready to cast your lines! Eastern Sierra locals and visitors alike are celebrating “Fishmas,” the official start to the regular fishing season on April 26, 2025. This highly anticipated day marks the beginning of a season filled with angling excitement across Mono County’s pristine lakes, streams, and reservoirs.

“The Eastern Sierra is home to some of the best fishing in the country, and we’re excited to welcome anglers to Mono County for Fishmas and the 2025 fishing season,” said Board of Supervisors Chair, Lynda Salcido, District 5.

This year promises abundant opportunities, with Mono County investing $100,000 to stock 18 local bodies of water with potentially 40,000 pounds or more of rainbow trout. Following a robust winter and mild spring, anglers can expect healthy water levels and mostly ice-free conditions, providing ideal environments for a successful opening day. On April 1, California’s snowpack in the Sierra Nevada measured 96%. This Is the third straight year the state has had near-average or above-average amounts of snow.

Adding to this bounty, private marinas, resorts, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, and local fish foundations like the Twin Lakes Trout Foundation, the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will also contribute to stocking efforts, ensuring a thriving fishing experience for all.