growler
12/12/2015 10:58:00 AMbedawes
12/12/2015 1:23:00 PMI've always been on a time crunch when I've made the trek up to Mildred. This next summer I plan on getting up there for at least 2 nights. I would love to explore all the way around the 3rd lake. Like you said, many good pockets and spots. I was just lucky to stumble upon a very nice side inlet and decent camp spot.
The thing I love is the absolute privacy. The only other people up there (and I've been alone 2/3 of my trips) are dedicated hikers/anglers. Most people I see make it a day hike simply because bringing the equipment required for an overnighter and food/water adds too much weight for most to endure the difficulty of the hike itself. It's all worth it though!
growler
12/12/2015 3:07:00 PMbedawes
12/12/2015 4:44:00 PMhttp://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/highlakes/stocking.php.
I could be mistaken though. I stumbled across another stocking report as well. I will try to see if I can locate again.
growler
12/13/2015 1:36:00 PMKaptain King
12/14/2015 2:39:00 PMbedawes
12/14/2015 3:02:00 PMI just love the challenge. I'm only 24 so I really enjoy the physical nature of it. My goal next summer is 3 hours flat from the parking lot to the big lake, no stops. Last year I made it down in 2:50 flat.
It's the most beautiful area I've ever seen. The fishing is so good it's hard to describe. I was even using 8lb. test (not sure why...) and they were hitting my yellow/black pokadot rooster tail like crazy. My rainbow rooster tail was very effective too.
Next time I'm up I'll be sure to fish the middle lake for the big boys. I agree through, the rainbow was great. Every time I'm up there I just wish I could stay longer. I want to summit the peak across from the big lake and get some awesome pictures of the lakes looking down.