I will be in the Weminuche Wilderness from the 26th - 30th to climb Storm King, Silex, Guardian, and possibly Peak 9. Just wondering if anyone has experience fly fishing in this area? Does Lake Silex or Trinity Lake hold any trout?
I'm trying to determine whether or not it's worth bringing the extra weight and gear along. Feel free to respond here or PM me. Thanks everyone!
Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
Not sure, but if you're not familiar, this might be a good place to ask: http://www.coloradomountainfishing.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
I have not been there but as of ~2005, each contained cutthroat.
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
Pretty hearty fish if they are in Lake Silex. It's a pretty isolated cold and desolate lake.
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
Thanks for the responses so far. Just wanted to check in one more time before I head off tomorrow morning.
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
Lake Silex looked frozen to me, hard walk down to the pit, beautiful though. Trinity Lake, big cutthroat along the shore. Good place to fish. I used Roostertails
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I'd be very surprised if the Lake wasn't frozen a foot thick by now. It's also doubtful much lives in it, especially this time of year.
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Re: Fly Fishing Near Storm King Peak
Ha, figures I was in a rush to leave work and didn’t look at the time stamp.
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