Trip to Bull Trout Lake

[_DJ_1]

Spent a few days at Bull Trout Lake, Idaho.

Was great to get out of the heat of the Boise Valley. Bull Trout at 7000 feet was a welcome treat. Highs low 70's and lows in the low 50's.

I almost didn't go as the forecast was for heavy rain in the mtns.
But as usual the forecast was wrong!! Had a few showers, mostly at night or early morning.

Fishing was great, catching not so much!!! :B

Arriving at camp.



Very spacious camp spots



And spaced out very well as you can see.





No neighbors either direction.







I have been modifying my little canoe for rougher waters and built some outriggers that tested out well. Also a motor mount for trolling on waters where motors are actually allowed!! OOPS!!



I feel so blessed to live in this wonderful state!!!

[sabconsulting]

Hi DJ. Thanks for sharing. Looks like my type of camp site.

All the best, Steve & Sally.

[_DJ_1]

RickW ~ Yes, fishing rod holders

BradW ~ Cutthroat. Some Bull Trout but are protected and must be released unharmed.

CFC ~ Didn't see any burned areas

[mapguy]

Bull Trout Lake is a great place to visit during the full summer heat as OP stated. Lots of camping opportunities plus miles of single track trail in all directions.

You can access the Yankee Fork, Valley Creek and the Warm Springs Airport/Bonneville Hot Spring area via single track trail system.

[1stgenfarmboy]

the tc life wrote:
id love to get my kayak out on that lake. what a great looking spot.

That was what I was thinking while looking at that beautiful spot, I think I could like it there.

Dar

[starcraft69]

Thanks for the trip I needed one today. I love how secluded it looks. Way to go with the boat looks good. I bet you cant wait to try it on a lake you can have a motor on 😉 😉

[dadwolf2]

Nice set up. Looks like you've got it all figured out.

[bka0721]

What a great looking location, DJ. Wish I could have been there too. The boat set up looks great. Happy paddling!

b

[Camp__Forrest__]

DJ - I thought Bull Trout lake CG got burned out a couple of years ago. I remember that it was closed for a season.

[dakonthemountai]

Beautiful! Love the boat too! Thanks for taking us with you; Now next time you will need to catch more fish to feed us! 😉

Dak

[the_tc_life]

id love to get my kayak out on that lake. what a great looking spot.

[GpnAZ]

Man, what a beautiful spot, it's hard to go back to civilization after seeing that. Nice setup on the canoe too!

[Nautique200]

You have a cool setup there. I love seeing pictures like this, makes me want to get out and explore!

[BradW]

What kind of trout are in that lake?

Your pictures remind me a lot of Pearl Lake north of Steamboat.

Brad

[Clarryhill]

Drop-dead gorgeous spot, DJ. I can almost smell the spruce and pine. Thanks for bringing us along.