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I finally made it up to this beautiful little lake again and i love it more and more each time I visit this sub alpine lake. We got to the gate about 9am hiked into this somewhat hidden lake arriving about 9:45am. We unpacked the float tubes and chose to take the ultralight spinning rod this time rather than the fly rod. We quickly got in the water and headed straight to the center of the lake then worked the heavy forested side where the depth change was visible with tons of logs and cover in it was prime habitat for any fish. Within a few minutes of casting towards shore along the drop off BAM! fish on. Finally some reassurance that this lake holds big Brookies we caught 3 within 20-30mins and called it a day. All fish about 15inches and fat, they are really healthy fish and gorgeous we kept 2 for lunch released the 3rd. I only have a close up from my camera phone of the male Brookie I caught. This lake needs your help some careless people littered the old launch area with beer cans. So if you have the urge to find this gem please do your part and pack it out along with anything you see.

p.s. No scat, tracks, or any evidence of the big Cougars that were up there last winter as i posted last year.

The Quadfather

3/12/2010 7:14:00 AM

What were you throwing at them? Where/how did you leave the vehicle this time, and did you have have to get permission from the youth camp?

MotoBoat

3/14/2010 11:51:00 AM

Jeez Quadfather I hope your questions are answered. I have checked back a couple times looking for a reply. Nothing.

Teanaway Hermit

3/19/2010 1:50:00 AM

Hey just for the record there are 2 lakes up there Fontal and Hannan. Hannan is right in front of the camp Fontal is quite some distance from the camp. You would need to park at the 1st gate you come to and walk in. You prob going to have to have GPS or a good Green Trails map to find the lake if you haven't yet. Many hikers, and horseback riders use the trails which are on Weyerhaeuser land and the camp bought and or are leasing an area around Lake Hannan. Not alot of bank access at this lake you really need a tube to fish it. Fontal is open year round and simple rooster tail does the trick as it does at most remote lakes. Please be considerate of others who enjoy this lake and pack it out. Thanks sorry I couldn't check up on my reports as quick as needed but I hope this help.

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