Once again it is time for spring camping and trout fishing. Here in California, the end of April is the beginning for stream trout fishing. For lakes and reservoirs it is open year round. This is my favorite time of the year. Getting out and heading for the mountains is a real rush. The streams are running at their strongest right now. Fishing is at its best time for streams and trout. Most areas stock fish in the streams, weekly. If you head back into the woods a little ways, you can find the naturals. Wild trout are something else to catch. Even a little 7 incher will come flying up out of the water, when you hook him.
There are many places to fish here in California. The Sierra Nevada mountain ranges offer plenty of beautiful streams, for your fishing pleasure. In my area, I like to head up Highway 108, towards Pinecrest and Strawberry. You can also head towards Angels Camp and Bear Valley, on Highway 4. Actually you can head out towards any of the many passes that go through the Sierras, and you will find great fishing streams.
The camping just goes hand in hand with the fishing trips. Campsites are found almost everywhere, around these streams and rivers. There is nothing better than catching a nice fresh trout, and then cooking him up on the campfire. Now that is living at its best. So I say, pack up your gear and get up to the hills, for some summer fun. Get out there and enjoy the great outdoors, California style!
