5 Reasons Not to Miss Spring in Mammoth Lakes

Here are five of our favorite reasons why spring is the perfect time to visit Mammoth Lakes.

With warm days, cold nights, plenty of snow on the mountain and wildflowers in the meadows, it’s hard not to find a reason to visit the Eastern Sierra in the spring. Here are five of our favorite reasons why you should plan a trip to visit Mammoth Lakes in the spring.

Spring in Mammoth Lakes

The Sunny Weather

The sun is usually shining and the weather is almost always sweet in Mammoth Lakes during the spring months. Sunshine-y bluebird days are abundant and the temperatures are moderate.

Cold nights and warm daytime temperatures create an ideal scenario for the best of all seasons. When spring storms do shower the Eastern Sierra, they are usually followed by more days of sunshine.

Enjoy Both Summer & Winter Sports

Spring is the ideal time of year for outdoor adventurers. There’s still plenty of snow on Mammoth Mountain for spring skiing and riding. The Mammoth Bike Park often opens while the ski lifts are still spinning. Even if there is too much snow on the mountain to bike or hike, there are lower elevation trails in town or at Lower Rock Creek.

The ice and snow have melted on most roads. Wildflowers start to bloom and walking paths are clear. There's so much fun to be had in the spring that the question is not what to do, but how you can fit it all into one trip!

The Kick-off of Fishing Season

Even though a few fisheries are open to year-round catch-and-release fishing, there is something about the official fishing season opening that makes it feel like spring is actually here. Each year on the last Saturday in April, the region is fully opened to fishing.

Lakes like Crowley, Convict and June open their marinas and kick off the season. You can cast a line in previously closed creeks and troll for big trout in the deeper waters of the area lakes.

Outdoor Dining in Mammoth Lakes

Warmer temperatures mean a host of outdoor dining options in Mammoth Lake. Stellar Brew is always one of the first eateries to put out tables and chairs on its sunny south-facing deck. Have lunch on the patio at Elixir Superfood & Juice and a happy hour margarita outside at Gomez’s. As soon as the snow melts, try the outside seating at Mammoth Brewing Company and toast to the late sunset (thank you, Daylight Savings Time).

Spring Events in Mammoth Lakes

Mark your calendars and book your stay, because our spring events are classics that you won’t want to miss. Don your best rainbow outfit for Elevation Gay Ski Week, bring out your vintage ski suit for the Pond Skim, or prepare to catch a prize-winning trout.