June Lake

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June Lake is a subalpine lake in Mono County, California, located at 37°47′19″N, 119°04′29″W at an elevation of 7612 feet. The lake is popular for fishing. It is located about 5 miles south of the southern end of Mono Lake following U.S. Highway 395 and then 1 mile west on California State Route 158.

The town of June Lake, California is on the southern end of the lake. The population of the town is approximately 600 (according the posted signs).

[edit] Fish Stocking

California Fish and Game regularly restocks June Lake with catchable-size rainbow trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries. The June Lake marina supplements the lake with 6-7" cutthroat trout, ensuring the lake has a diverse abundance of trout, and the increased potential of capturing 1 1/2 lb + trout. According to the marina owner Frederickson, the rainbow trout growth is suppressed if not stunted, whereas the cutthroats thrive in June Lakes' conditions. The on-site marina and advocacy of the California Fish and Game have provided the lake with a population of trout that has become a favorable retreat for anglers.

[edit] Ecology

June Lake's vicinity is surrounded with a dominant succession of pine trees accentuated with clusters of Aspens. The aspens display shades of red, orange, yellow, and green that fade and regenerate with the seasons.