Mono Lake Fishing
Mono County, CDFW Inland Deserts Region.
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Taking a closer look at Mono Lake
In Mono County, Mono Lake is a lake managed from the CDFW Inland Deserts Region. Mammoth Lakes is the nearest incorporated town, about 27 miles away.
Boaters have 3 mapped launches, 3 of them named.
Access to Mono Lake by boat
- Lee Vining Creek Boat Launchboat launch
- Mono Lake (Tufa Boat Ramp)boat launch, California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Navy Beach Paddle Boat Launchpaddle launch, Inyo National Forest
Ramps a short drive from Mono Lake
- Lundy Lake ResortLundy Lake, 11 miles west
- Grant Lake MarinaGrant Lake, 13 miles south
The launches on Mono Lake are run by California Department of Parks and Recreation (1) and Inyo National Forest (1).
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
Bag limits around Mono Lake
The table below is the full rule set for Mono Lake.
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
District regulations for Mono Lake: the Sierra District.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
Mono Lake against nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Lake | 3 | |||
| Lundy Lake | 11 miles west | 130 | 7,805 | 2 |
| Gibbs Lake | 11 miles southwest | 8 | 9,528 | 0 |
| Blue Lake, Mono County, 9,428 ft | 11 miles west | 1.4 | 9,428 | 0 |
| Crystal Lake, Mono County, 9,458 ft | 12 miles west | 5.6 | 9,458 | 0 |
| Little Walker Lake | 12 miles southwest | 81.4 | 7,940 | 0 |
More near Mono Lake
CDFW lakes within a drive of Mono Lake
- Lundy Lake11 miles west
- Gibbs Lake11 miles southwest
- Blue Lake, Mono County, 9,428 ft11 miles west
- Crystal Lake, Mono County, 9,458 ft12 miles west
- Little Walker Lake12 miles southwest
Bait counters close to Mono Lake
- Beaver's Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Lee Vining, 6 miles
- June Lake Marinamarina, June Lake, 16 miles
- Ernies Tackle & Ski Shopbait and tackle shop, June Lake, 16 miles
- Gull Lake Marinamarina, June Lake, 16 miles
- Silver Lake Resort, LLCmarina, June Lake, 17 miles
- Twin Lakes Resortmarina, Bridgeport, 20 miles
Where to stay near Mono Lake
- Lee Vining6 miles
- June Lake18 miles
- Bridgeport20 miles
County guides covering Mono Lake
- Mono Countyseat: Bridgeport
Short answers on Mono Lake
How far is Mono Lake from town?
Mono County, about 27 miles from Mammoth Lakes.
How big a water is Mono Lake?
No surface figure is on file.
What launch serves Mono Lake?
3 launches on record, including Lee Vining Creek Boat Launch.
Which species does CDFW list for Mono Lake?
CDFW gives no species.
What does CDFW plant in Mono Lake?
Not in the current planting records.
Does Mono Lake have its own regulations?
Nothing special is listed.
What license do anglers at Mono Lake buy?
From 16 up, a license; residents pay $64.54 a year.
Is Mono Lake drawn down right now?
There is no live gauge for it.
Where is the nearest tackle to Mono Lake?
Try Beaver's Sporting Goods, roughly 6 miles off.
Set aside a day for Mono Lake
Check limits and fees before you load up.