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Sep 13, 2022 20:12:11   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mountain lake and truly a gem. Last year I went with my middle daughter, this year with my oldest daughter. Fishing is definitely secondary, spending time with loved ones is what counts. The hike is 4 miles one way, two miles up to the top at 9,000 ft then two miles down into the lake basin.
This lake holds some of the best trout I have seen in a high mountain lake. I started throwing a good size hopper pattern like usual and wasn’t getting much action. Switched to something smaller and started get hookups. Then decided to hike to the other end of the lake where I had never fished before. That was worth it because I tied into a couple of truly trophy size cutthroats, at least for me, especially for such a high altitude lake. About 8 fish total, definitely quality over quantity on this trip.
Wildlife seen included a bald eagle cruising around the lake, a black bear on the trail on the way. Flushed about a dozen blue grouse on the way back down too.
Such a great time with my daughter!















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Sep 13, 2022 20:17:25   #
Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸
 
bric wrote:
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mountain lake and truly a gem. Last year I went with my middle daughter, this year with my oldest daughter. Fishing is definitely secondary, spending time with loved ones is what counts. The hike is 4 miles one way, two miles up to the top at 9,000 ft then two miles down into the lake basin.
This lake holds some of the best trout I have seen in a high mountain lake. I started throwing a good size hopper pattern like usual and wasn’t getting much action. Switched to something smaller and started get hookups. Then decided to hike to the other end of the lake where I had never fished before. That was worth it because I tied into a couple of truly trophy size cutthroats, at least for me, especially for such a high altitude lake. About 8 fish total, definitely quality over quantity on this trip.
Wildlife seen included a bald eagle cruising around the lake, a black bear on the trail on the way. Flushed about a dozen blue grouse on the way back down too.
Such a great time with my daughter!
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mounta... (show quote)

Beautiful country and beautiful fish, Bric. Gosh that water is clear.
Looks like you had a great time with your daughter. Did she catch any fish? Whether or not I believe it was a very worthwhile trip.
Tight Lines.

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Sep 13, 2022 20:24:13   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
bric wrote:
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mountain lake and truly a gem. Last year I went with my middle daughter, this year with my oldest daughter. Fishing is definitely secondary, spending time with loved ones is what counts. The hike is 4 miles one way, two miles up to the top at 9,000 ft then two miles down into the lake basin.
This lake holds some of the best trout I have seen in a high mountain lake. I started throwing a good size hopper pattern like usual and wasn’t getting much action. Switched to something smaller and started get hookups. Then decided to hike to the other end of the lake where I had never fished before. That was worth it because I tied into a couple of truly trophy size cutthroats, at least for me, especially for such a high altitude lake. About 8 fish total, definitely quality over quantity on this trip.
Wildlife seen included a bald eagle cruising around the lake, a black bear on the trail on the way. Flushed about a dozen blue grouse on the way back down too.
Such a great time with my daughter!
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mounta... (show quote)


Great memories Bric. Beautiful place to fish. Thanks for sharing 👍

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Sep 13, 2022 20:25:41   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
bric wrote:
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mountain lake and truly a gem. Last year I went with my middle daughter, this year with my oldest daughter. Fishing is definitely secondary, spending time with loved ones is what counts. The hike is 4 miles one way, two miles up to the top at 9,000 ft then two miles down into the lake basin.
This lake holds some of the best trout I have seen in a high mountain lake. I started throwing a good size hopper pattern like usual and wasn’t getting much action. Switched to something smaller and started get hookups. Then decided to hike to the other end of the lake where I had never fished before. That was worth it because I tied into a couple of truly trophy size cutthroats, at least for me, especially for such a high altitude lake. About 8 fish total, definitely quality over quantity on this trip.
Wildlife seen included a bald eagle cruising around the lake, a black bear on the trail on the way. Flushed about a dozen blue grouse on the way back down too.
Such a great time with my daughter!
This was my fourth annual trip to this high mounta... (show quote)

Beautiful fish Tim, and gorgeous country. Is that snow in the background ? Say it ain't so! Glad you and your daughter had a good day. Thanks again for the pictures.

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Sep 13, 2022 21:06:46   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
Hey Tim. What a lovely lake, and only a 4 mile hike. Definitely worth it.
Glad you got to spend the day with your daughter. Did she catch any?
Even if not, y'all had a wonderful day. Congrats brother. 🤠👍

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Sep 13, 2022 21:37:29   #
Smokey2 Loc: San Diego
 
Beautiful fish and great time with your daughter. Nicely done.

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Sep 13, 2022 22:07:24   #
Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv
 
Great venture

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Sep 14, 2022 00:09:58   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
Jer wrote:
Beautiful country and beautiful fish, Bric. Gosh that water is clear.
Looks like you had a great time with your daughter. Did she catch any fish? Whether or not I believe it was a very worthwhile trip.
Tight Lines.


Thanks Jer, no she hung out with the dogs and took most of the pics.

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Sep 14, 2022 00:12:48   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
Fredfish wrote:
Beautiful fish Tim, and gorgeous country. Is that snow in the background ? Say it ain't so! Glad you and your daughter had a good day. Thanks again for the pictures.


Thanks Fred, think you’re looking at the rock scree. Also it was very smoky, but not bad down at the lake.

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Sep 14, 2022 00:15:51   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
Whitey wrote:
Great memories Bric. Beautiful place to fish. Thanks for sharing 👍


Thanks Whitey I appreciate 👍🏽

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Sep 14, 2022 00:18:04   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
saw1 wrote:
Hey Tim. What a lovely lake, and only a 4 mile hike. Definitely worth it.
Glad you got to spend the day with your daughter. Did she catch any?
Even if not, y'all had a wonderful day. Congrats brother. 🤠👍


Thank you Steve. She didn’t fish but took most of the pics. We sure had a great day.

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Sep 14, 2022 00:18:57   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
Smokey2 wrote:
Beautiful fish and great time with your daughter. Nicely done.


Thanks Smokey!

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Sep 14, 2022 00:19:57   #
bric Loc: Helena, MT
 
Wv mike wrote:
Great venture


Thank you Mike! It sure was 👍🏽

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Sep 14, 2022 07:35:17   #
OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin
 
Great pics, glad you had a good time and had some success. Thanks for sharing!

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Sep 14, 2022 09:16:50   #
Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis
 
Love the pictures. What a beautiful background to fish. Family time is the best. Congratulations for being able to share with your daughter.

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