Starkweather Lake

The smaller of the two spring-fed lakes in the Reds Meadow Valley, Starkweather sits in a granite catch basin and features sandy beaches popular with picnickers and anglers. Its name comes from that of colorful Mammoth mining pioneer JW Starkweather. At stop #2 on the Reds Meadow shuttle route, across the road from the base of the Starkweather Trail, the lake's easy access makes it especially popular with float-tube fishermen. The fishing is said to be more productive here than at Sotcher Lake.
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The smaller of the two spring-fed lakes in the Reds Meadow Valley, Starkweather sits in a granite catch basin and features sandy beaches popular with picnickers and anglers. Its name comes from that of colorful Mammoth mining pioneer JW Starkweather. At stop #2 on the Reds Meadow shuttle route, across the road from the base of the Starkweather Trail, the lake's easy access makes it especially popular with float-tube fishermen. The fishing is said to be more productive here than at Sotcher Lake.

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Hours of Operation: All day

Season: Summer Fall
This destination can be accessed for a fee via the Reds Meadow Shuttle Service at Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge & Ski Area Shuttle Stop #2 during the months of May, June, July, August, and the beginning of September. After Shuttle Service stops for the season you may drive down to Reds Meadow for a fee and access the trailhead via the Starkweather Lake trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.