Bret Bihler, Realtor ®

Bret Bihler, Realtor®

Crowley Lake Area Guide

History

Formed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power as a storage facility for their aqueduct in 1941, Crowley Lake created its own special place in the world and has become known for its trout fishing and can claim that trout can weigh in at up to 27 pounds. Almost 10,000 people visit Crowley Lake each year for the fishing and enjoying the quiet beauty of the scenic area, staying in Crowley Lake while skiing elsewhere.

Hidden away from the world, Crowley Lake has become the best kept non-secret with beautiful Aspen pines and babbling water slowly making its way down to the lake from the surrounding mountains.

A mere 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, Crowley Lake enjoys more warm summer weather than the towns closer to Mammoth Mountain and is the perfect choice for those who prefer to not be crowded, but still want to be the first in line for the chair lift or to enjoy a leisurely breakfasts.

Come to Crowley Lake and see what so many have already found out, that Crowley Lake is the destination for you, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and relax with friends and family. For more information about Crowley Lake, please see: http://www.monocounty.org/

Attractions

McGee Mountain

Before other areas were developed, the slopes of McGee Mountain were being enjoyed by skiers with adventures in their souls. Today, they still come to enjoy the solitude Crowley Lake provides and to enjoy the great powder backcountry skiers love.
To find out more, please visit: Crowley Lake/McGee Creek http://www.monocounty.org/crowley-lake/

Trout Fishing

CrowleyLake has garnered a reputation nationwide as a prime fishing location. Artificially introduced perch, stocked in 1960, as well as chubs and suckers (the only native fish in the lake) provide challenging fishing for both someone who’s just learning to fish or the person who’s been in love with it their entire life. There are chubs and suckers, the only native fish in the lake and brown and rainbow trout that are famous for their size. For more information, visit: http://www.thetroutfly.com/

Crowley Lake is known nationally for its fantastic fishing. The lake holds a huge population of perch, artificially introduced in the 60s, There are chubs and suckers, which are the only native fish in the lake and legendary sized brown and rainbow trout — the lake record is a 26 lb. Brown. For more information about the fabulous trout fishing please see: Crowley Lake Guide http://www.crowleylakeguideservice.com/