Everything you need to fish the lake or play on the beach. Do not shop the big box stores, come…read morehere and support a small family run business as well as get an up to date fishing report. We follow their advice and take home limits of lake trout often.

I've been to this shop a few times over the years -- it's stocked with everything you might need…read morefor a day at the lake: fishing gear, swim wear, beach toys and more. They have a good selection of Pinecrest-themed apparel as well. Today we bought an inflatable raft, and the guy at the counter was pretty rude. This was my first poor experience at this shop, so maybe the guy was just having a bad day?

A sporting goods store that also serves beer, what could better define the Foothill lifestyle?…read moreSeems like a place where a lot of locals come to throw a few back. They had an outstanding limited release coffe stout from Lagunitas in the bottle that I highly recommend.

I was never so happy we found this bar! The owner, the bartender and the clientele were the best…read moreever! One guy even bought his home grown vegetables (looked absolutely beautiful) to share with the people at the bar. We had so much fun and enjoyed the beer so much, I couldn't wait to go back to get the last two pints of the Orange Cream Machine. Where can you drink beer and shop for a guns, riffles, knives , ammo and many other things. This is one of a kind bar you won't find anywhere else!!!

This is still a great little fly shop. Friendly, knowledgeable, good selection and reasonable…read moreprices. There is another sporting goods shop up the road if you want spinning gear, but The Trout Spot is the go to place for fly tackle.

While scouting out some areas to fly fish near Arnold, I saw this place and decided to stop in…read more The first thing I noticed was a great selection of flies along with anything else you might need to fly fish. The owner had three customers in the store, including myself, with about 15 minutes left until close. He helped everyone out and still had time to suggest several fishing spots in the area. I picked up a few flies I didn't really need, but helping the local shops is important. I also found out he sells online too so I'll keep him in mind when I need something. Last thing he said was, "stop in next time your in the area and I can tell you where the fish are biting!" Thank you!!!

I just returned from a weekend of fly-fishing lessons with David and I cannot say enough good…read morethings about him and the overall experience that we had. Fly-fishing was something I'd been wanting to do for decades and our weekend of lessons/guiding by David resulted in an amazing positive experience for us. David's passion for fly fishing and for the elements that compose the environment where we fished were greatly appreciated. David is not only extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of fly-fishing, but when he learned we have an appreciation of the local environment there too, he gladly shared lots of his knowledge with us. This included the environment and life cycle of the various species of trout where we fished and their food source, trout fishing up in the high country, the many various types of birds and other wildlife in the environment, some ranching history, etc. His local knowledge of where to fish in the Bishop area was on point. Both days we were at nearby locations that were easy to get to and extremely scenic, but with virtually no other fishermen or other people around. David's enthusiasm for fly-fishing was evident from the beginning. We got us geared up and on the water quickly, and his teaching was mostly hands-on with just a few minutes of coaching before we got our lines in the water, then further coaching from there as we progressed. Before long we were catching beautiful and healthy trout. When we'd hook up David was right there to guide us on how to keep the fish on and safely land and release it. As our skills and comfort on the water increased David would introduce new techniques to us and guide us to other close-by spots to wade into and fish. We caught numerous trout of various species both days. He provided all the fishing-related gear to us and everything worked flawlessly. We had minimal snags and lost flies, and when we did he was on it quickly to get us back fishing. His stoke for fly-fishing and the Sierra is contagious and I plan on getting out there again with him. I highly recommend Sierra Trout Magnet!

Another great trout fishing experience in Lower Owens with Dave! He knows all the right spots and…read moreprovides expert guidance throughout the trip. Highly recommended for beginners, a refresher, and advanced anglers alike, #GOAT! Thank you, Dave!

Great little shop. The friendly guy in the store made us laugh and hooked us up with the gear the…read moreguides are using right now. They have live bait worms and minnows and are up to date on where to use them. It's the first building in the Keys Marina parking lot.

I needed a gift for Father's Day and didn't want to drive all the way to REI. Found something great…read moreimmediately but my husband wanted a long sleeve shirt instead. He was able to return the shirt and picked out a beautiful Patagonia shirt. Mike the owner was helpful both times and even gave us a discount. I definitely will continue to shop here.

I took my husband for a scenic drive to Sutter Creek and we sauntered up and down Main Street…read morechecking out interesting shops along the way. Down at one end we discovered the Sierra Mountain Outdoor store, and on a rack of clothing that was out front on the sidewalk, I found a beautiful plaid shirt that fit him perfectly. Even marked down the prices aren't cheap, but the quality is excellent, and in the case of the Marmot shirt I bought for my husband, it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Superb customer service from Phil! Came in for fishing clamps and was provided lots of support to…read moreget the right item as well as helpful information. I left the store with what I needed and more! Highly recommend this spot for what you need!!

I came in for a fishing license and was told about the CDFW app. A gentleman behind the counter…read morewalked me through it step by step. I explained to him that I normally fish in the ocean and he showed me how to add that sticker. The gentleman who spent his time to assist me brought in no profit for the store and was just genuinely trying to point me in the right direction. Solid guy. Turns out it was Rick. I feel like if I needed help, had any questions this would be the place to go.

We absolutely loved our fly fishing guide, Cameron Shinto! He made our fishing experience a true…read morebucket-list dream come true. Cameron has such an easygoing demeanor, while also bringing incredible knowledge, skill, and experience to every part of the day. His techniques, clear explanations, and teaching style worked perfectly for both Lisa and me, even though we have different learning styles. He was patient, encouraging, and made the entire experience fun. And most importantly--we both caught fish! Cameron truly knows the water and, like a hunter, seemed to know exactly where the fish were hiding. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more memorable fly fishing experience!

Very helpful staff, nice selection. Lots of equipment for local fishing. Good place to visit if you…read morehave fishing needs.

Great place for your fishing needs. The owner, Omega, is very knowledgeable and friendly. Great…read morepersonality and awesome to talk to.

Super friendly and kind service! We were doing a homeschool project and the worms were donated!…read moreHighly recommend supporting small.

The cold springs market has always been a favorite stop before going into the wilderness but…read morerecently there are always rude young cashiers who seem bothered by customers, raised prices, and angry locals either migrating from Mia's or the Pinecrest resort to stare you down and act entitled. I'll make sure I don't to stop here again because I'd rather not have it ruin a good day. You're better off saving your money and planning a trip to avoid this store.

I think the name of this place is The Outpost now... Anyways, I need to leave a shoutout for Blake…read more He is a true customer service focused individual. He knew by my hat that I was a 49er fan and still healing over our superbowl loss. He encouraged me and was overall the epitome of what great customer service looks like. Thanks Blake!