What is the best time to visit Lone Pine for trout fishing?

Visitors flock to Lone Pine in early March when trout season kicks off, around two months earlier than elsewhere in the Eastern Sierras. Summer is also a popular time for visitors looking to summit Mount Whitney, as the Mount Whitney Portal area is closed from mid-October to early May. Motorized boats are permitted on Diaz Lake from mid-May to mid-October. Visit in spring and fall for bird watching on Owens Lake.