Originally Posted by
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I remember catching a 13" Brown in the Owens River for my Fishing Merit Badge like it was yesterday. Believe me, it was a looooong time ago! God bless you for helping these boys achieve something wonderful and giving them memories they will never, ever forget! One of my favorite places that isn't as far as Bishop is Lone Pine Creek. Only 3 hours from Santa Clarita. From the 395 N/B turn left on Whitney Portal. Not even a mile up the road the creek goes under the road. We fish downstream all the way to the sandtrap, although going above is my preferred area. Several large pools and overhanging trees where the fish love to congregate! A couple of split shots and a couple of salmon eggs and you're good to go! Seems like a very safe area, just make sure to stay off the road as the cars going up to the campground drive fast. Be sure to post pics!