Frontier Pack Station is now offering Golden Trout Pack Trips in the solitude of the beautiful Ansel Adams Wilderness near Yosemite National Park. They'll show you the best fishing spots, set up camp in the most picturesque places, and treat you to mountain gourmet food around the campfire. Frontier has been outfitting fishing trips for the past ten years and have selected the very best camps and fishing spots possible.
Trip Details
Duration
5 Days
Location
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Season
July
Trip Type
Pack Trip
Nearest City
June Lake
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
California, United States
Elevation
9,000 Feet
Type of Ride
Horses and Mules
Minimum Age Limit
6
Weight Limit
240 lbs
Guest Capacity
5-12
Camp Setup
The camp set up includes folding chairs, enclosed privy, solar showers, horseshoe pitching set, etc. Bring your own fishing gear.
Accommodations
Tents
Dining
All meals provided. The meals are made with all fresh vegetables, fruits and entrees that will satisfy any fisherman. Their cookery has been described as five star.
About Liquor
BYOB
Additional Activities
Swimming, Fishing, Hiking
Rates
$875.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
All rates subject to a 2% U.S. Forest Service fee, plus a $5 reservation fee.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at the Pack Station at 7:00am, when breakfast will be served. Frontier will partner you up with a horse to match your ability, and then you will ride into the beautiful Ansel Adams Wilderness. Lunch and the fishing stop will be beside Crest Creek, where there will be plenty of Spawner Rainbow from Gem Lake. Continue to the first camp at Clark Lakes. There will be plenty of time to fish that evening for Brookies in the four nearby lakes.
Day 2: After breakfast, take a day ride to Thousand Island Lake and the head waters of the San Joaquin River. There you will fish for Rainbow/Golden hybrids. The emphasis is on catch and release, but you are always welcome to enjoy your freshly caught back country trout with your dinner. After dinner, fish the Clark Lakes.
Day 3: Break camp in the morning and travel to Algers Lakes, stopping along the way to fish beautiful Rush Creek, known for both Brookies and Rainbows. At base camp, you will have the best opportunity for catching large Golden Trout. Spend the balance of the day fishing near camp and rounding off the evening with stories from the campfire.
Day 4: You will have the whole day to fish Algers Lakes and find your favorite spot. You can expect to catch Golden from 12-16 inches.
Day 5: Fish in the morning and return to the Pack Station after lunch at camp, arriving at 4:00pm.
Notes
Trail Ride, Base Camp, All-Expense Paid Information
Check in time is 7:00am at Frontier Pack Train – June Lake
Breakfast is served the first day while gear is packed on the mules. The last meal furnished is lunch on the last day.
Dunnage limit is 40lbs per person. This includes sleeping bags, fishing gear, and liquor.
Frontier provides a saddle bag for trail essentials. They do not suggest bringing saddle bags or backpacks unless pocket size.
No alcoholic beverages served or included in trip fee.
Transportation provided for return to June Lake for trips terminating at other road heads.
Trips will end at 4:00pm the last day.
The pack station does not treat the water. Bring your own filter pump or purification tablets.
Frontier furnishes stock, packer, cook, food, and camping equipment. Private tents for couple or singles will be reserved by request. All trips are outfitted with chairs, solar showers and privy.
Itineraries subject to unforeseen trail or weather conditions or packer discretion. Riders over 240lbs or who are heavy for their height need to be approved by the pack station.
Personal checklist for full service trips:
Sleeping bag and foam pad or air mattress
Broad brimmed hat with string to keep from blowing off (must have)
Riding boots and camp shoes
Sunglasses
Heavy jacket
Bring gear in nylon duffels, keeping sleeping bags and pads separate
Personal hygiene kit
Flashlight and extra batteries
Coffee mug required
Rain jacket or slicker
Camera and film
Insect repellant
Bathing suit
Hat protector
Liquor should be labeled and checked in separately
Reservation Policy
A 20% deposit is required to hold your reservations, along with an application form. Full payment due 30 days prior to starting date. Deposit is non-refundable. Refund of balance will be returned only if you fill the spot on the trip. Deposits can be applied only to that season's trip.
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