Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop)
creek in California
Known for its clear, cold water and lush vegetation, it's a challenging but rewarding stream for precise presentations.
Cooler fall temperatures have fish seeking out deeper
- 01Cooler fall temperatures have fish seeking out deeper, slower water sections.
- 02October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and Blue-Winged Olives are the primary insect activity to anticipate.
- 03Subsurface presentations with egg patterns, midges, and streamers are proving most effective.
- 04Short dry fly windows can occur during the warmest parts of the day, particularly on overcast afternoons.
- 05Focus on the confluence points with the June Lake Loop lakes for concentrated fish.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes as trout key in on vulnerable insects in the film.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout, as they opportunistically feed on eggs from spawning fish, providing a high-protein food source.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis are known for a significant fall hatch in many western rivers, providing a large meal for trout during this time.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile, year-round streamer that imitates leeches and sculpins, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from larger trout in cooler fall waters.
Mahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) are active in late summer and fall, offering good dry fly opportunities for trout.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and are particularly important as temperatures drop in the fall.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)
Blue-Winged Olives hatch actively in the fall, especially on overcast days, making this a reliable dry fly for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Sinking Pond Smelt
Trout actively feed on pond smelt subsurface in the fall as water temperatures drop, making this a key baitfish imitation.
Where to fish and who to ask
Gull Lake Confluence
Area where the creek enters Gull Lake, attracting cruising fish.
June Lake Loop Crossings
Various access points along the scenic June Lake Loop road.
Near Grant Lake Outlet
Where Pigeon Creek flows into Grant Lake, offering diverse fishing.
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California season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop).
What flies work best on Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop) right now are Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger (80% confidence), Blood Dot Egg (80% confidence), October Caddis (Dry) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop)?
Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop) holds Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Pigeon Creek (June Lake Loop) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.