I've been to mammoth once before a few years ago and stayed in a condo, but this will be my first time camping there. My girlfriend and I are going up there october 3-6 and I was wondering if anyone has some advice on where we should camp and/or fish. For fishing, I have a float tube and an 11 foot raft with a trolling motor that I will be bringing. I'd like to camp somewhere that has easy access to multiple lakes that would be good to fish. I'm also really interested in catching some wild trout and I would not be opposed to hiking or driving up to some higher mountain lakes. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Bass tubin,
theres alot of camping in the mammoth are. I jost got back from camping on the san juaquin river (about 30 minutes from the village). Theres two lakes on this river that you can tube but i forget the names, they can be very productive. Then of course theres crawley. The local shops can tell you where the fish are and whats been working. I highly recomend stopping at the shops and getting the latest fishing info and hot patterns.
Dan

I would recommend Twin Lakes (NOT IN BRIDGEPORT - BUT THE ONE IN MAMMOTH LAKES AREA). Which is before you get to Lake Mary. You should have plenty of campground space. It is very wise to follow the instructions posted about storing your food, candy, etc. I don't mean to scare you with the thought of bears, but they have entered the campgrounds occasionally. At Twin Lakes, you have a little shop there to buy bait, shower, & clean your fish. You can easily walk to do your fishing along the shoreline. Although, since you have a boat I would recommend trying for some big Alper's trout in Lake Mary (drive like 3 min. up the road) or you can go to Lake George also up the road like 6 min.. But if you really want some exotic natural trout (Brook Trout) and lots of action. A local from up there told me the spot. At the south end of Lake Mary look for "DUCK PASS" trail. Take trail uphill but stay to your left side because the trail splits in 2 sometimes, but it will stay as a trail. You will be hiking for about 45 min. at the most. Although, if you are a good hiker and go non-stop you will get there much sooner. It is called Arrowhead Lake (NOT LAKE ARROWHEAD). What ever you choose to fish with here, just remember GO SMALL. I like to use a piece of nightcrawler on a single-shank hook. A half of a large nghtcrwlr. is the biggest you want 2 go. The Brookies are small, but very plentiful. Have lots of FUN!! :) :7 Please show us pics of your catch when you get back! Talk with the workers at the Lake Mary store to confirm my information about Arrowhead Lake.