LiveAsYouWill
10/9/2012 8:58:00 PMMike, it used to hold Cutts, Brookies and Bows in the 80's and early 90's. Like MOST lakes along the Pacific Crest Trail, it got hammered too hard due to the traffic and lack of further planting. Best time there happens to be, as w/ most true Alpine lakes, right at first thaw OR at the near end/first snowfall. Otherwise, too many other Alpine lakes to hit off the beaten path holding plenty of sizable goods.
Mike Carey
10/10/2012 8:49:00 AMIt's one of the bigger Alpine lakes, I can't imagine it could get hit that hard. Not to mention, kind of a steep descent to the lake's edge, and not the easiest to walk around it. But I suppose it's possible. I ran into a 27 year old that was walking the PCT from I-90 to US2, which was the hike I did when I was 30. I remember back then catching a trout and frying it up for dinner. Now I wouldn't even consider doing that, not to mention no fires (and what could be better than frying it on an open fire). Thanks for the info.
The Quadfather
10/12/2012 6:03:00 PMOh man, Mike! Such a thrill to see this report. As a kid this was the lake where I think the fishing bug all started for me. My family used to go here quite regularly. I could describe every inch of the bank. The camp spots, everything. I once drank all week from the creek.... then went a little higher in the creek, and discovered a dear head that was half decayed!
I remember clearly with my brother at about 8-10 y/o.... catching 35 trout one day. Used to be a LOAD of fish in that lake... rising, biting, everything. I could go on and on, but I won't bore you....... dad serving "Mountain House" freeze dried beef stroganoff! Lordy, to this day I would by that from REI and make it for dinner if had the chance. Thank you for this report. btw... Lake Susan Jane used to have fish at one time.
I remember clearly with my brother at about 8-10 y/o.... catching 35 trout one day. Used to be a LOAD of fish in that lake... rising, biting, everything. I could go on and on, but I won't bore you....... dad serving "Mountain House" freeze dried beef stroganoff! Lordy, to this day I would by that from REI and make it for dinner if had the chance. Thank you for this report. btw... Lake Susan Jane used to have fish at one time.
chantaclair
10/12/2012 10:07:00 PMi have always had luck at dorothy lake, i did not make it this year but i figure it is still good for a brookie or two. vibrax #1 or #2 in bright orange.