Alpine County Water Recreation Alpine County has more than sixty lakes and streams, providing for a fisherman's dream. On the east slope there is the East and West Forks of the Carson River offer miles of angling, on the west slope there is the Mokelumne River. The streams offer catchable and trophy sized Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout.

Lakes and Reservoirs

Fishing

For lake fishing, Indian Creek Reservoir and Caples Lake produce large Mackinaw and Rainbows, while Lake Alpine, Union & Utica Reservoirs and Spicer meadow Reservoir are popular in the Bear Valley area. Many smaller alpine lakes in the County offer great angling for Golden, Brook and Rainbows.

Canoe and Kayaking

There are several alpine lakes that provide opportunity for kayaking and canoeing. Some the more popular lakes on the west slope include Lake Alpine, and Utica and Union Reservoirs. Higher into the Sierra there are the Blue Lakes, Caples Lake and Silver Lake.