Convict Lake Resort, 2000 Convict Lake Road, Mammoth Lakes; (800) 992-2260, https://www.convictlake.com, has well-equipped cabins and houses, a general store, marina and stables; one-room cabins ...

September Lodging: Convict Lake Resort has 25 cabins ranging from rustic to luxurious. The prices range from $90 to $695 per night. Convict Lake has an 88-site campground.

CONVICT LAKE GETAWAY -- Camping - Forest Service camp at Convict Creek, 88 sites (tents or RVs); drinking water, flush toilets. No reservations, $13/night, seven-day limit.

Balarsky, who also arrived at the lake six years ago, credits Morrison for helping bring the resort into the 21st century. “Dennis just really helped us move ahead,” Balarsky said.

CONVICT LAKE, CALIF: Launa Strickland at the Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260): The biggest fish were: 8-pounds, 1-ounce from the jetty with a Thomas Buoyant lure, 7-pounds, 11-ounces at the inlet ...