Northwest Sportsman – August 2019

116 Northwest Sportsman AUGUST 2019 | nwsportsmanmag.com

FISHING

than the other lakes and is by far the

easiest to access. It contains small

rainbows and has been rumored to

hold brook trout. Pyramid, Upper

and Lower Ball, Trout and Big Fisher

all contain westslope cutthroat, while

Long Mountain has golden trout and

grayling.

All of the higher lakes in this chain

have common characteristics. Each

features sections of shoreline with

large boulders and slick, very rocky

terrain, which can make shore fishing

somewhat problematic.

Several also have very brushy

stretches, presenting problems for

casting. Because of that, it might be

advantageous to include a float tube

with your other fishing gear.

Another hazard in fishing these

lakes would be the presence of a large

number of submerged logs and other

snags that can act as magnets for your

flies or lures. Since there is not a great

deal of surface action, sink tip or

uniform sinking line should be used,

which in turn makes getting hung up

in the snags much more likely.

Although some of the high lakes

require relative lengthy hikes to

reach, most of the trails are well

maintained, with a large number of

camping areas available. On many if

not most occasions you will have the

lake entirely to yourself, at least on

the higher, more remote waters.

Good fishing for several different

species, scenic areas, cooler temps

and solitude – it’s hard to imagine a

more inviting setting, but if you make

a trip to these waters at the right time,

you may also have huckleberries to

snack on.

All things considered, not a bad

way to spend a warm summer day. NS

With their typically brushy shores, high lakes are often easier to fish out of a float tube or small pontoon – though getting a watercraft there is another matter! (MIKE WRIGHT)

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