Hetch Hetchy Reservoir - Yosemite, CA

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout



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I cherish the rainbows here. They’re much better sport than the browns. Simply hanging on for the ride, this wild rainbow launched 4’ out of the water and I’ll never forget the tail slaps. While fighting these fish, you forget to breathe.
Photo Credit: Phil Akers
12-15-2017
Get some!
Photo Credit: Phil Akers
12-15-2017
This brown trout has chomped on a few roach.
12-15-2017
I’m unsure if the brown trout are descents of von Behr (German Brown), Loch Leven (Scotch Trout), or both. Both strains are listed as being introduced way back in the day, and hatcheries are on record of rearing both. Though some are more colorful than others, biologists say the trout are likely a mix.
Photo Credit: Phil Akers
12-15-2017

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-14-2022 Congressman Valadao Joins Conway to Introduce Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) joined Congresswoman Connie... more »
David G. Valadao
7-18-2019 Study: Value of Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valley Restoration Could Reach $100 Billion or More
The recreational value of restoring Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy... more »
Maven's Notebook
12-15-2017 Hetch Hetchy
According to visitation statistics from the National Park... more »
Phil "Flip" Akers

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