What’s Coming: Intake II

Intake II (file photo) Matthew Pacheco

Often overlooked, because it peaks near the tail end of Bishop Creek Canyon’s show, Intake II is an area that Matthew Pacheco suggests adding to a list of must-photograph locations this autumn.

Intake II is less visited than many of the more popular locations up the canyon (South Lake, Lake Sabrina and North Lake), though it is reached easily and ringed with aspen.

Float tube angler, Intake II (File Photo) Matthew Pacheco

He writes, “it’s an amazing place to just sit and watch people fish or listen to the breeze through crisp colored aspen leaves. With a little luck and a fresh hot cocoa bought in bishop, you could make your way out to the docks to catch the early morning light as it catches the Eastern Sierra reflecting in the chilly waters of bishop creek, or maybe you’re like me and think taking your chances on the road less traveled to the opposite side of the lake might catch you the prize, either way… you can’t go wrong at Intake II, morning noon or late day.”

Aspen reflections, Intake II (File Photo) Matthew Pacheco

For those who choose to walk around the pond to the opposite shore, there are plenty of good spots to set up without other photographers nearby.

A review of past postings indicates Intake II peaks between the last week in September and the first in October.

Matt notes, “At approx. 8,000 ft elevation, there’s plenty of time to catch this wonderland in all its glory, after the higher elevation laser light shows dim down.”

Here’s more about this great location:

INTAKE II

(8,103′)  16 miles southwest of Bishop
Managed by Southern California Edison, Intake II (aka: Intake No. 2) is the lowest lake in elevation in Bishop Creek Canyon. Easy to fish, Intake II is heavily planted during the season by CDFW with both pan-size rainbows and large trout. This lake is known as a great lake for both shore fishermen and tubers. The beautiful campgrounds at the west end of the lake are very popular. Intake II also provides wheelchair access for fishing with great opportunities for catching a big one. No boat rentals or services are available at Intake II.