10-08-2009, 03:01 AM
This time of year can be excellent for brookies in the Uintas, However, the warning of cold and winter conditions is accurate. I have been into Granddaddy Lake in early October. We walked in on a little snow. It was so cold even the trout were sluggish. But on other occasions this late in year the fishing was fantastic. At this time of year the brookies are attempting to spawn, even in lakes. That means that they are close in to shore and full of eggs. (And they are lousy for eating) We did real good one time fishing a worm about 4 feet from shore, casting down the bank a ways.
If you are serious about backpacking, you could try Clyde Lake and the other lakes in that area. Less than a 2 mile hike and not very steep. Lots of smaller fish on a fly and bubble. Worms are a guarantee.
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If you are serious about backpacking, you could try Clyde Lake and the other lakes in that area. Less than a 2 mile hike and not very steep. Lots of smaller fish on a fly and bubble. Worms are a guarantee.
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