Great little sporting goods store which is perfect for the area. Bill defines the store with his…read moreknowledge and is very friendly if you need any fishing tips. The store mainly has fishing supplies for the nearby ponds to catch trout, bluegill, and bass. There is a small selection for water sports, goggles, snow gear, and swim wear. Yes it's small , but that's the charm and how logistics works when out so far from a local big box store. I've bought fishing licenses here which was not an issue for me. They are able to take debit card with a small fee. Pay with cash and you can avoid fee - just like numerous small business impacted by cc fees from the cc companies. Also picked up a custom Ebbetts Pass sun shirt which honestly is badasś. Support local business there and around town!

DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE THE TIME OF DAY. It's a wonder how this place stays in business with the…read moremost rude, condescending lady (owner) working at the front. I came in to get some fishing gear for my son and after I selected a couple poles, I had questions about assembling the line. She reluctantly grabbed a sample and when I asked if it was okay to take a photo, she snapped and said, "What... you can't take a photo with your mind?" Everything that came out of her mouth was curt and borderline offensive. After reading some of the reviews here, it seems I wasn't the first to experience her horrific behavior.

I just spent a fantastic morning with my young sons and Captain Kyle on New Melones for Kokanee. He…read morehas a beautiful boat and top notch equipment. He put us on fish in short order. The action was fast and furious and we were home in time for a late breakfast with 15 fish in the box. I've fished with a few different guides and it's a stressful job. You want everything to go a certain way and that doesn't always happen with Mother Nature. Where I'm going with this is they don't always handle that stress well. I've been yelled at for making wrong moves at wrong times, etc. Captain Kyle treated my boys with more kindness and patience than I would have ever expected even after they made some mistakes. I would not hesitate in recommending him and I know we will fish with him again. Thank you for the wonderful memory.

After trying to fish for Kokanee on our own at New Melones Lake and totally getting skunked, my…read morebuddy decided to make an appointment with the expert, Kyle Wise of Headhunter Sport Fishing, who schooled us in how to limit out on Kokanee (5 per person) before the lake opens at 8am on a weekday. First of all, you wake up early to be at the marina by 5:30am. Since I am not an early bird, this was the hardest part. After making introductions and recording your fishing license number, Kyle and deck hand Steve do all the work so all you have to do is reel in the fish--the fun part. Although you would think reeling in a Kokanee would be easy peasy lemon squeezy (and it can be), my buddy had a tough time and lost several fish. But Kyle and Steve were not daunted and patiently walked my buddy through the motions of effective reeling. After our party of 4 limited out, Kyle cleaned and bagged the fish for us and we were off the lake by the time the public was allowed on. Kyle wants his clients to be successful and shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure you get your limit of Kokanee.

I've rented the big party boat here twice for my birthdays, and I honestly can't even describe how…read moremuch fun we had--it was such a vibe both times! Being out on the water with friends, music going, and just enjoying the lake... unforgettable memories every time. We also added jet skis, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely worth it if you want to level up your day on the water! What really stood out to me was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, patient, and made sure we understood everything before heading out. They explained all the safety details clearly and made us feel completely comfortable getting on the water. If you're planning a birthday, group outing, or just a fun lake day, this is 100% the move. I'll definitely be back again!

My group of friends have rented from here a few times. On our recent visit we rented the boat for 3…read morenights. Check in is at 3pm and they say we have to return the boat back by 10am. However we ran into some trouble not being able to start the boat so we didn't return until 11am. There was no penalty. All the staffs were kind. This time we were welcomed with a choice of water, soda, beer or mimosas. Of coarse we opted for the mimosas. Not sure if this is a new thing but we did rent the biggest boat, the 60' Escapade II. We weren't offered drinks in the past where we rented smaller houseboats. They do have a store where you can get some food including ice cream, drinks, apparel and this is also where you check in. They also have an ice and water station. Houseboating is so much fun. The house boat had everything we needed to enjoy our getaway.

We rented a tandem kayak from On the Lake Kayak Rentals for a 4 hour rental. They did a great job…read morewith communicating where to meet and made the experience simple and easy. They also recommended a good place for us to have lunch and suggested the best places to kayak that would be away from the wakes from the passing boats. We definitely would rent from them again.

I had a great time! Amanda and Matt were both great and picked me up from the parking lot and set…read moreup the kayak for me. It was a really good kayak brand new good quality and very comfortable. They also went and got me some water because I forgot to bring mine! I crossed over to the other side of the lake and pulled up the kayak and had breakfast on the bank under a tree. Then I kayaked around, saw the boats and the shoreline to complete my four hour half-day trip I feel it was really good value and I would do this again anytime and recommend otjers to kayak on this beautiful lake with this amazing service !

Couldn't ask for a better guide. John knew Melones like the back of his hand and I'm sure that's…read moretrue for the other places he guides at. He finds the fish and knows when to change spots. Top of the line boat, equipment, and tackle... no free ads... most of all he's an awesome guy and a pleasure to hang around

These guys are the best! Both April and Everett are experienced riders and give you personalized…read moreservice. My husband and I were new to mountain biking, we brought 2 Scott E-Bikes, after renting them first from Mountain Aloha, which made us realize how fun biking can be. April took the time to customize our bikes to fit us perfectly and gave us a great price too. We've always had excellent service at Mountain Aloha, love how they are always interacting and supporting our community with bike rides and fun activities for the whole family. If you're into biking, they'll cover all your needs!!

This place is the bomb, I used to work in the cycling industry and know what a legit bike shop…read morelooks like and this is it. Great vibes, a real hang, great owners, so helpful, talented mechanic and great prices. This is the spot

Sandy Cove is a must if you love the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, etc!read more

Went back with store bought crickets and limited out with them. Looking for ponds in Sonoraread more