Rush Creek fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Rush Creek?

Fishing Rush Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 4 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked July 19, 2026. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (Present in upper Rush Creek between Silver Lake and Grant Lake, per Visit June Lake Loop's own fishing guide, alongside the rainbow and brown trout CDFW's coarse feed already covers), Brown Trout (wild population) (Sections above and below Grant Lake hold naturally reproducing brown trout, unplanted for decades; a 20 lb 8 oz wild brown came out of the creek near Silver Lake in 2013), and Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rush Creek stocked?

Last stocked July 19, 2026. It is stocked 4 times in 2026, most often in May and June.

How do you get on Rush Creek?

Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is June Lake. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A moving-water break from the June Lake Loop's still lakes, followed by Highway 158 past Gull, Silver, and Grant Lakes into Mono Lake. Best bank access is the lower loop near Silver and Grant Lakes; Aerie Crag picnic area and the Rush Creek Trailhead (pit toilets) sit on the creek.

Which lakes near Rush Creek were stocked more recently?

Silver Lake (0.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Silver Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Rush Creek is stocked

Silver Lake (0.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Silver Lake is also stocked with Mixed Trout.