Trout Fishing the Sierras in California: Day Two (Catch and Cook and Camp) 

I love to camp and fish. this is like being there thru you so much enjoyment. I am 76 years young and I envy you so much don' ever stop.

i appreciate how comfortable and easy going you are in front of the camera and when you're talking to the camera. just feels like we're out there with you fishing and telling stories. love your channel!

I found your channel about a month ago and love it. I'm not a fisherman, it's not something I particularly enjoy doing myself, but I enjoy 'going fishing' vicariously through you. Your videos are so calming and relaxing; I love watching them throughout the day while working. Keep up the great job! : )

Just Living those days when you need to do what your heart desires. The Passion, The urges to go and catch those species. To enjoy your catch that's going to nourish your Body. Just totally awesome Matt's!! You do have that knack to have The people to Listen and watch your Videos.

I fished the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California for over 20 years and I noticed that most lakes had dams that would be used to release water in the fall so they would have a place to store the snow run off. During the Fall trout spawn and with the lakes being already low from not much run off in the long hot summer you would easily be able to find the channels in the lakes. These channels are were the fish love to stay the water is colder and deeper. Fishing in the fall was the opportune time if you ask me. The Owens River would stretch for over one hundred miles and would carry the water unobstructed down from the lakes and streams. All of the lakes freeze over in the winter and unless you plan to hike in the roads to the lakes might be closed. I fished South Lake, Lake Sabrina, North Lake, Lee Vining area (Twin Lakes), Bridgeport Reservoir, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, Long lake in the summer time and the Owens River from Bridgeport to Lone Pine. The Golden Trout were more difficult for me as I was at that time a smoker and hiking above 9,000 feet would become difficult. The worst thing I ever did in my life, smoke! I didn't get married until I was 38 and from 22 to 38 I spent every chance I got in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was just a 5 hour drive north from where I lived and was nothing to drive after work on Friday night. I caught a lot of Browns some weighing 12+ lbs and a lot of Rainbow. The Brook trout were a little harder to find and although really good eating I practiced catch and release. There were lots of times I would get up there before the snow had melted and would spend days fishing the Owens River. I taught myself how to Fly Fish with some help from Dale and the gang at Mac's Sporting Goods in Bishop, CA. If you guys and girls ever get a chance to spend some time there have a great time and please haul out what you take in plus someone else's, (trash). Over those 20 years the shore lines really became polluted with garbage, Styrofoam worm containers, cans and plastic bottles mostly. This is truly a Fisherman's paradise lets keep it that way! I may have left out a couple of lakes and sorry I didn't mention the streams, there are plenty of those, Rush Run in the June Lake Loop was one of my favorites. Use barbless hooks, makes for an exciting and well deserved catch. Float Tubes are welcome and if you want to use a boat only 10 horse motors are allowed in most lakes. Crowley and June Lake I don't believe have a limit on motor but anything over 25 might be to much for such small lakes.

Very scenic area, and fine fishing...! Thanks for making such a beautiful video!

People like you moves our humanity forward.

I've watched this 3 times and still those red woods are awesome!👌

You’re such a kind a respectful soul. A breath of fresh air here on RU-vid. Your videos are my escape even though I’m not much of a fisher my self. ❤️

Just got home from a hard loss of a baseball game, was in the semis and lost in a close game. This right here changed my day and made me feel a lot better. Thanks Matt’s 🙏

Forget the fishing..... that scenery is BEAUTIFUL!

You are my fav fishing youtuber, no un-un-necessary yelling, beautiful editing, informative. Greeting from Bali.

Andy is a legend. Thank you Andy for helping make this video happen, you might not know it but you've contributed to one of the greatest RU-vid channels ever.

I absolutely LOVE your fresh water videos and camp outs!! PLEASE don't stop them.

My son finally caught his 1st fish, little blue Gill, we go about every Sunday morning. His uncle just bought him a new rod that's a step up from the kids rod he has. He got interested in fishing because of your vids, thanks for filming man!!

I had a dream last night that I caught and cooked a big brown trout that tasted like filet mignon. Thanks dude.

Since I started watching this channel, I have started eating fish much more than before. Seems to be good for my health.

Thanks for supporting my town and knowledge of what I'm up against next month for my trip

I love the fact that your outro on part one was the intro to part two. Absolutely genius

Every time I watch your videos I am so happy to see the time and effort you put in doing what you love to do. Life lessons learned every post

Fisherman’ Life, agreed Northern California is insanely beautiful. Love that it’s July and we still have snow in the Sierra’s.

U2 work well together. Thanks for sharing I really appreciate you both as well.

For a guy who has no interest in fishing whatsoever, I really enjoy watching all your videos. Not only are they entertaining they show your personality and you can't find those anymore on youtube. Keep it up Matts

Wife and I are learning to trout fish also from bay area and just wanted to say your adventure style videos are the best. Tons of great fishing tips cool locations we have been binge watching your channel all day like a TV show. Thanks

You are the best RU-vid fisherman out there because you give so much info!!!!!

LOL the awkward silence when fisherman's life said he "I was just thinking... i could imagine seeing a bear right up here" I was thinking the EXACT same thing and your buddy probably was to hahah.

Love watching all your videos all the way from South Africa. Keep up the good work. Rock on!

Dude, you're like the Bob Ross of anglers.

I enjoy all your videos, but the trout fishing and camping videos are my favorites. Awesome video, Matts!

There’s no way I’m going to that beautiful place to fish without bringing a few blunts 😂🙅🏽‍♂️

I honestly haven't even gotten a chance to try fishing in a few years, but man I watch every single one of your videos. Keep up the good work.

That stream between the rocks was so beautiful spot to fish.

I just love, love, love your trout fishing videos. Nor Cal is just so dang pretty.

Hey Matts I mean no disrespect but when handling a trout, especially a wild one you plan to release it’s best to not take them out of the water or handle them with dry hands. Doing both of those increases mortality rate (unfortunately trout are such a vulnerable fish). Again I only want to help spread info on proper fish handling, I’ve enjoyed your videos for a long time now, much respect.

The great thing about being there is if you don't catch anything it's still worth being there. Gorgeous scenery.

Love the trout videos for the scenery and the beautiful fish.

Fisherman’s life I watch your vids all the time and I would love to see you grow into haveing a big boat of your own or a actually fishing boat and see more from your channel ❤️

You are awesome bro, great job with your videos. I watch them with my little daughter and she only likes watching yours. Keep them coming brother.

You are such a good teacher.

I’ve always wanted to trek to the high Sierras to prospect and fish. Thanks for sharing the type of fish I could potentially catch/eat! 🤙

Almost at 1 million can't wait till that happens keep up the great fishing.

I don't even fish. I couldn't tell you the 1st thing about it but you make me wanna start! Keep up the great videos!

Hahaha “if I can recommend anything, it’s get out. Not gonna see nothing staying in. Just passed a waterfall 😂” idk why but that cracked me up.

I love your channel. I wish I had someone to go fishing and camping with. One day

I got addicted to ur videos bro, ordered Salomon and ate this week ends 😁😁

it’s always a great day when you upload 💕 best man on RU-vid. Keep up the great work

Man!! I need to know this location. I would love to solo camp with that amazing view!!

Smart move keeping that area secret. There's not much treasure left in the Sierra's so you gotta protect each gem.

You really motivated me to start making my own outdoor videos, hopefully someday i can make videos as cool as yours! Thanks for all you've done!

Never fished in my life and I’m here, I don’t understand... yet I still watch the vids, lol.

Your morning voice is soothing.

Fisherman’s life, the only fisherman who stops halfway up a trail to paint his suv to a different color. :)

The information at the beginning was incredibly useful and surprisingly not as obvious as it would seem

I love how much time and care he puts into these. Like this man will go ahead of his car just to set up a camera so he can get a video of it passing.

this hella makes me want to go camping. i miss the outdoors so much.

Beautiful lake, outstanding viewy😊

I practically felt the heat from your campfire. Great video!

i already watched the first upload of this but i mean hey, ill happily watch it again lol

That running water closing fits perfectly

7:44 I've lived in central California for most of my life and I forget that California can be beautiful sometimes

So many lures and all day to fish! Wow! What a nice problem to have! LOL!

Hi fisherman love all your videos and I think you hand some gye like to see you fishing and taking to make your videos 👍❤️ I can't wait for you to make another one of your videos come on keep on putting videos 👍

Really enjoy watching your videos.

i watched it for a bit then decided to watch it later then later i come and the video is gone, and here it is again😏

Him “This is the lake , I know you can’t see me” . Me all I see is him lmao when he said that

I'm so jealous bro. I went three times last year but am moving this year. At least I can live vicariously through your videos. Keep up the quality content!

That intro was dope af...the stars

These are my favorite videos of yours , camp fish cook

Thank you for another great vlog

Great video 👍. Nice fish 🎣 and awesome scenery

Your vids are so inspiring I do this every weekend now

Great video

It's the temperature of the water that triggers them to spawn. Love your videos man.

you're right.." plan a trip, set a date and get out".. good advice..

Now how much fun can one guy have. Let's go.

I love your vids your so amazing and Inspiring. Keep up the Amazing work

It was so cool to see u fishing my local lakes !!!

Awesome! Gin clear waters and great trout action!

It's August, 2021, prime time for fishing in the Sierras

I really appreciate your channel brother you keep it real! Y'all be safe out there brother dont catch all the fish.

The scenery around 5:00 is awe-inspiring OoO.

Loved your Surf Fishing, but the Sierras, Ahh that's heaven. At least in the Summer. :-)

These two last uploads were really good videos! Nice work Matts!

Huge fan.

That's about the most beautiful area on the planet !!! I know the area ;)

Awesome brotha. Striving to be in your shoes without recording. Just enjoying. Keep it up bro, videos are amazing and inspiring. Plus your teaching me how to fish & what to use. Very detailed . Stay safe. 🤘

I’ve been here and fished some of these exact spots!

I think the Fisherman’s Life Full Moon Festival needs to happen!

youre the best fisfherman vlogger

More clean and cook please that's the reason I started following you

Can’t wait to see the video of you and Hiro.

Matt knows about Full Moon Party's. ✊🏽

Two videos in a week??!! Super hyped!! Great content as always!

Thanks man!! Keep up the strong work!!

Dude your channel and you are just fuckin fantastic, I mean this with all my heart it’s just great. Never change.

Love your videos! They keep getting better!

That time lapse in the beginning was dope.

The nymhp on the log was most likely a Damselfly nymph

Wow. I was subscribed when you had 70k. You got a mili now. This crazy man. Hell yeah.

White fly, rooster tail, corn, salmon roe all get trout super excited