04-08-2003, 06:37 PM
I haven't been up this year but it seems a little early to me. I fish the high country quite often in the summer but the good spots don't open up until the middle of June or later. Since the parking lot on 150 is snow free you might get into the Notrh Fork of the Provo, take the next left past the bridge over the NF of the Provo. Follow the trail until it ends. It will end at a small island in the river, you can fish either up or down steam, look for larger pools formed from down timber. The fish aren't big but they are fun. Nymph patterens are best, or the old reliable worm on a hook with no weight works great too. When the Mountains clear of snow you can't beat Little Elk Lake for high country fishing if you don't want to pack in. #16 mosquito pattern fished just before dark is killer. Black and yellow Mepps spinner 1/32 oz for spin fishermen. Black and white tube jig tipped with a small piece of worm works well also. Little Elk is a great place to bring the family for a first high country experience, it's fairly easy to get to with a good 4 wheel drive and has some good spots to camp. The mosquitos will kill you so bring plenty of repellant. Make sure you have decent ground clearance, there is one spot that gets a little hairy but for the most part it's all class 1 or 2 road. Good Luck, and if you or anybody else needs info on the North Slope back country feel free to ask.
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