Sierra Fishing Destinations
Fishing Map of the Carson River
Alpine County
Area Camping
Markleeville Campground
- 10 camping sites
- Piped water
- Vault toilets
- $16 per night
- No reservations taken
- Open from early May through September
Grover Hot Springs State Park
- 76 camping sites
- Piped water
- Flush toilets
- $35 per night
- Reservations can be made
Indian Creek Campground (BLM)
- 19 RV or tent sites
- 10 tent-only sites
- Flush toilets
- Piped water
- Showers with hot water
- $14 - $32 per night
- No reservations can be made
Turtle Rock County Park
- CLOSED for Renovations - 2025 -> ?
- 26 RV sites, $15 per night
- 10 tent sites, $10 per night
- Flush toilets
- Piped water
- No reservations can be made
- Opens in April
Carson River Resort
- Camping sites, about $20 - $25 per night
- Housekeeping cabins, about $90 and up
- RV sites, $30-$35
- Store
- Fishing supplies
Fishing Supplies
- Carson River Resort, Hwy 89
- East Fork Resort, Markleeville
- Woodford's Station, Woodfords, CA
- Angler's Edge, Gardnerville, NV
- Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters, South Lake Tahoe
Best Fishing Locations
- Wild Trout section from Hangman's Bridge downstream to the Nevada state line
- Barbless, artificial flies and lures only
- Catch and release
- Rainbows, browns, and Lahontan cutthroat
- Planted by DFG above Hangman's Bridge
- Best fishing late summer and fall
- Large rainbows, Lahontan cutthroat, brook trout
- Shallow reservoir, murky water
- Windy
- Try trolling with flies by the dam
- Nightcrawlers and Powerbait successful here
- Private ranch on Pleasant Valley Creek
- Rainbow, brown, brook trout
- Lessons, guided trips
High Sierra Trails
Sabrina Basin Waterfall, Inyo County
