06-09-2014, 01:47 AM
Headed down to Fish Lake for the weekend to hit the lake and some of the streams and beaver ponds on the plateau. Seems not many fly fish there, as we were viewed as a novelty. Maybe stillwater fishers are missing out on something.
We fished a day and a half, and hit a home run with too many planted bows to count (10-13"); a 19" brown; a 20" mac; and a nice splake. Fish seemed to favor green wooly buggers, but were willing to consider any offering. All were returned to fight another day.
We then drove up on the plateau above the lake. We first hiked up a stream 1.5 miles and started hitting one beaver pond after the other that were all spring fed (we were both surprised how comfortable it was to hike in Korker wading boots). Cute little 6" brookies were more than eager to hit a dry. Then we drove and hiked to a reservoir at 9,200 feet in a stunningly beautiful valley. This is what we love about Utah. Fished amazing areas, saw amazing sites, and only encountered a half dozen folks driving on the dirt road.
We love Fish Lake and its 1950's vibe -- especially before the season begins. No cell service, friendly people, good food, big fish. What more could you want?
P.S. Thanks to LOAH for the inspiration to explore the Fish Lake Plateau.
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We fished a day and a half, and hit a home run with too many planted bows to count (10-13"); a 19" brown; a 20" mac; and a nice splake. Fish seemed to favor green wooly buggers, but were willing to consider any offering. All were returned to fight another day.
We then drove up on the plateau above the lake. We first hiked up a stream 1.5 miles and started hitting one beaver pond after the other that were all spring fed (we were both surprised how comfortable it was to hike in Korker wading boots). Cute little 6" brookies were more than eager to hit a dry. Then we drove and hiked to a reservoir at 9,200 feet in a stunningly beautiful valley. This is what we love about Utah. Fished amazing areas, saw amazing sites, and only encountered a half dozen folks driving on the dirt road.
We love Fish Lake and its 1950's vibe -- especially before the season begins. No cell service, friendly people, good food, big fish. What more could you want?
P.S. Thanks to LOAH for the inspiration to explore the Fish Lake Plateau.
[inline "Suz Brown - Small.jpg"]
[inline "Kevin Splake - small.jpg"]
[inline "Kevin Mac - Small.jpg"]
[inline "Suz - creek - small.jpg"]
[inline "Suz Pond - small.jpg"]
[inline "Kevin - Little Creek - small.jpg"]
[inline "Suz Hike Little Creek - small.jpg"]
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