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Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Glass Mountains
is the beautiful Crowley Lake. Fantastic fishing and
breathtaking wilderness abound in this quiet community
secreted away amongst the quaking aspen and babbling
drainages winding down to the lake from the surrounding
mountains.
Just 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, the Crowley
Lake community enjoys several months more warm summer
weather than those shaded by Mammoth Mountain. Crowley
is the place of choice for those who want to get away
from the scene in Mammoth Lakes, but be close enough
to be first on the lifts or enjoy breakfast while Mammoth
residents and visitors are still digging out the snow
berm.
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The First Ski Area
Before Mammoth Mountain was developed, the slopes
of McGee mountain were enjoyed by adventurous
skiers. Today the slopes often sport the "tags"
of backcountry skiers enjoying the solitude and
great powder this easily accessed roadside mountain
provides.
The Best Trout Fishing in
the West
Crowley Lake is known nationally for its fantastic
fishing. The lake holds a huge population of perch,
artificially introduced in the 60s, which are
a good-tasting fish. There are chubs and suckers,
which are the only native fish in the lake and
legendary sized brown and rainbow trout —
the lake record is a 26 lb. Brown.
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