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ALPINE COUNTY TROUT FISHING
Releasing a Fat Rainbow

ALPINE COUNTY FISHING

Catch and Release Fishing on Pleasant Valley Creek
Pleasant Valley Creek Years ago the owners of this land allowed people to camp here and fish on the property (I was a lucky one who did both on several occassions). But some folks abused the owner's kindness, and soon campsites were trashed, people were driving 4WD vehicles next to (or even into) the stream, and the creek was becoming fished-out. Well, you know what happened next... the owners no longer allow camping, discourage "lookie-loos", and converted the stream to a Flyfishing Preserve (read that as "You pay to fish, and release all fish caught"). If your tastes run to fishing smaller creeks with abundant fish (Rainbows, Browns, some Brookies, and an occasional Golden), and you value your privacy while fishing, then this creek is for you!

You find your way to Pleasant Valley Creek by turning at the Cutthroat Saloon in Markleeville, going 1 mile on Hot Springs Road until you see some old Squaw Valley tram cars on the left side of the road. Turn left and cross the bridge. Follow the main road until you see some water tanks and the pavement ends. Continue on the dirt road until you come to the next gate. If you have a permit, continue on through the gate.

Jim Crouse Guide Jim Crouse is the Preserve Director and the Master Guide. Here is Jim releasing a nice trout back into the creek. He's the man to contact to book reservations, pay access fees, and ask questions about fishing this creek.

    SOME BASIC INFORMATION:
  • California fishing license required
  • Access fee per person per day: $80 (Guide optional, at extra cost)
  • Maximum number of fisherpersons allowed per day: 5
  • Approximately 3 miles of stream in the Preserve
  • Advance Reservations holds your spot (recommended!)
  • If not sold out, permits can be purchased at Grover's Corners store in Markleeville (across street from Cutthroat Saloon)
  • Fish are restocked if high mortality occurs
  • Requires stealth fishing tactics (clear, shallow, stream).
  • Jim's Telephone # 530 542-0759
  • Jim's WebPage
  • Jim's E-mail

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