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June Lake anchors the June Lake Loop with Gull, Silver and Grant lakes, all stocked with rainbows and holding big browns.
Looking for the latest June Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the June Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for June Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
June Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and getting close to the end of the season.
Leeches and nymphs along the drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the CDFW fish planting schedule for the latest stocking at June Lake and other California waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to June Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #16-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
June Lake lake details
| Access | June Lake Loop (State Route 158) off US-395. |
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| Elevation | About 7,600 ft |
| Nearest town | June Lake, California |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns and cutthroat |
| Regulations | Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Limited. |
| Camping | Inyo National Forest campgrounds along the loop |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Snow closes parts of the loop. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snow.
Spring
Opening day.
Summer
Summer trout.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
From Lee Vining, take US-395 south to the June Lake Loop.