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Great Basin NP in July - albinotrout - 04-25-2015 I am looking at a trip to the Great Basin NP in July and I am wondering if anyone here has fished it? I posted this on the Nevada board with minimal response. PM's are welcome. Thanks! Re: [albinotrout] Great Basin NP in July - brookieguy1 - 04-25-2015 I know there is a lake or two up there but I've heard they're fishless? [signature] Re: [brookieguy1] Great Basin NP in July - albinotrout - 04-25-2015 Looking at a map there are a few lakes but they are all hike in. Lots of streams though. So I am going to take my 4 wt fly rod for sure. But other than that I am clueless as to what is there. [signature] Re: [albinotrout] Great Basin NP in July - TyeDyeTwins - 04-26-2015 I have heard there are fish in the lake under Wheeler Peak and Bald Mountain. It's gonna be a bit of a walk to get there. My guess is Baker Lake is fish-less though. That place is EPIC!! Best dam skiing in the westenr united states I tell ya! Combine the mountain terrain with the Lehman caves which many say is "a real life hallucination".....and your up for a great trip. The stars are amazing in such dark country too! It is the 2nd least visited national park in the USA so enjoy the hidden gem!! [signature] Re: [albinotrout] Great Basin NP in July - snoopypole - 04-26-2015 Several years ago I remember seeing a display in the visitors center about stream restoration efforts and restocking with native Bonneville Cutthroat trout in several creeks. I am not even sure if these areas are open to fishing. The creeks I saw were all very small and would be very challenging to fish. There is a lake by the Wheeler Peak campground but I do not believe it is stocked for fishing. Beautiful area, probably better for hiking and exploring more than fishing. If you are adventurous, try climbing Wheeler Peak 13,000+ and very windy although not too difficult. I came across a herd of about 15 deer, all bucks while on the trail. Enjoy your trip.. [signature] Re: [TyeDyeTwins] Great Basin NP in July - albinotrout - 04-26-2015 Well I did a little searching on the web and this is from the NPS. Locations to Fish Lehman Creek - From Upper Lehman Creek Campground to the park boundary. Brown, brook and rainbow trout. Baker Creek - From Baker Creek trailhead through Grey Cliffs Group Campground. Brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Snake Creek - From park boundary to pipe outlet (3 miles in). Brown and brook trout. Strawberry Creek - Catch and release Bonneville cutthroat trout. Baker Lake - Accessed by a 12 mile hike round trip from Baker Creek trailhead. Baker Lake is at an elevation of approximately 10,730 feet. The lake is approximately 4 surface acres at its maximum and drops rapidly through the summer. Brook and Lahontan cutthroat trout. Shingle or Williams Creeks - Accessed by four wheel-drive roads on west side of park. Rainbow trout. [signature] Re: [snoopypole] Great Basin NP in July - albinotrout - 04-26-2015 Thanks! So far the NPS says that strawberry creek has bonneville in them. Baker lake has lahontans. Small streams can be fun. I picked up a 4 wt fly rod a few years a go to play with small streams. [signature] |