Recreation in the Eastern Sierra

The recreational opportunities on LADWP Eastern Sierra land include fishing, camping, golf, hiking, rock climbing and sight-seeing. Fishing on LADWP property is open to the public except where posted. 

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Recreational Activities

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Discover the variety of diverse landscapes across Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands.

BLM Field Office

L.A. Aqueduct and Eastern Sierra Conditions

Find up-to-date information about the current conditions of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and Eastern Sierra Precipitation conditions.

Fishing

The Eastern Sierra is known as an angler’s paradise. Annually, thousands of people fish the many lakes and streams in the area. Fishing on LADWP property is open to the public except where posted. Some favorite areas are Crowley Lake Reservoir, Pleasant Valley Reservoir, the Owens River, Bishop Creek, Lone Pine Creek, and Diaz Lake. All fishing is subject to the regulations of the State of California, Department of Fish and Game. Care should be taken to protect the lakes, creeks, and streams. 

Fishing Resources

Crowley Lake Inspection Information

What to know and expect about Crowley Lake boat inspections.

Inspection Information

Crowley Lake Fish Camp

Find out latest conditions of Crowley Lake and check out the Crowley Lake Fish Camp!

Crowley Lake Conditions

Haiwee Reservoir

Fishing is not permitted

Grant Lake

Day use, including shore fishing is allowed.

Campgrounds

Bishop Area Climbers Coalition

Climbing Rangers

Climbing Rangers

People from all over the world visit the Eastern Sierra to experience some of the most challenging and beautiful climbs in iconic rock formations. In 2020, the Bishop Area Climbers Coalition, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA), and Friends of the Inyo in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, the Inyo National Forest, and LADWP hired two climbing rangers to patrol the increasingly popular climbing and bouldering areas in the Bishop area. 

 

Learn more about Climbing Rangers

Owens River Gorge

The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition supports the community and climbing areas of the Eastern Sierra through stewardship, education, and community engagement.

 

Bishop Area Climbers Coalition
Owens River Gorge

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