Hiked up to another sub-alpine lake where it is hard to beat the great scenery, like the small waterfalls on the hike:
Or the views of Mount Rainier from the lake:
Or the views of the surrounding mountains:
The fishing wasn't great, but better than last week. My friend in the float tube in the photo above landed 9 rainbows in the 13 to 15 inch range. I landed 1 15 inch rainbow and 3 Brookies (13, 14 and 16 inches). Here's a photo of one of the Brookies:
The water temperature was surprisingly warm at 68 to 70 degrees F, so getting marginal. The fish didn't need any reviving and they were hooked down deep, but next week I think I need to go even higher in altitude to find cooler waters.
Like last week, lots of small tadpoles in the lake, like these ones that were highly visible on the light-colored sand bar:
Still some wildflowers blooming (Fireweed, Pearly Everlasting, Daisies, Ragwort, Soft-leaved Arnicas, False Hellebores, Coastal Hedge-Nettles and Mountain Spirea) and the huckleberries are ripening up. The Red Elderberries are brilliant at this time of the year:
No other anglers at the lake besides us, although there were hikers and campers around. The mosquitoes weren't bad, but the biting flies were very pesky, including some of the largest horseflies I've ever encountered at the trailhead parking area. Insect repellent recommended.
Anyway, hope these photos will give you a taste of the scenic adventures that await you in the Pacific Northwest...
Rex
Or the views of Mount Rainier from the lake:
Or the views of the surrounding mountains:
The fishing wasn't great, but better than last week. My friend in the float tube in the photo above landed 9 rainbows in the 13 to 15 inch range. I landed 1 15 inch rainbow and 3 Brookies (13, 14 and 16 inches). Here's a photo of one of the Brookies:
The water temperature was surprisingly warm at 68 to 70 degrees F, so getting marginal. The fish didn't need any reviving and they were hooked down deep, but next week I think I need to go even higher in altitude to find cooler waters.
Like last week, lots of small tadpoles in the lake, like these ones that were highly visible on the light-colored sand bar:
Still some wildflowers blooming (Fireweed, Pearly Everlasting, Daisies, Ragwort, Soft-leaved Arnicas, False Hellebores, Coastal Hedge-Nettles and Mountain Spirea) and the huckleberries are ripening up. The Red Elderberries are brilliant at this time of the year:
No other anglers at the lake besides us, although there were hikers and campers around. The mosquitoes weren't bad, but the biting flies were very pesky, including some of the largest horseflies I've ever encountered at the trailhead parking area. Insect repellent recommended.
Anyway, hope these photos will give you a taste of the scenic adventures that await you in the Pacific Northwest...
Rex
