Stanley ideas??

[Tr0ut_Bum]

Hey everyone, I used to read and post on here a while back but forgot my login. Anyways, I am a very avid fisherman (mostly fly fish) who mostly targets big trout on the blue ribbon streams.

Well my mom has been bugging me for a while now to take her out and teach her how to fish. Our busy schedules finally matched up and were headed up to Stanley tomorrow for a day trip. I've got a couples places in mind to take her but was hoping to get a few more ideas from y'all. Not looking for anything crazy good...just hoping to catch a few little guys and enjoy the day the day with my mother!

Would appreciate any input or ideas on fun stuff to do for the day. If anyone knew of a short hike too that would be awesome. We're already planning on going to hatchery to check it out. Thanks!
[signature]

[idahoron]

I wish I could help with the fishing but I can tell you that there is a big Craft show in stanley. I am going to be in sun valley so I am going to head over to the craft show in the afternoon.
[signature]

[CoyoteSpinner]

The inlet at Stanley or Alturas can be good fishing. Lots of places along the river worth trying. Fourth of July lake is a fair drive in, then a 2 mile hike - bring LOTS of bug spray. Numbers of other lakes - check in at the little sports store in Stanley - they can tell you what's "on".

There's a few other turnoffs - can't remember the exact name - between Alturas and Stanley - if you can find pools and pockets, you're on it.

Have caught a few bows, kokes, bulls, squawfish. The fish hatchery is definitely worth a stop. Check the schedule, you can go by when they are unloading the weir.

[inline "Quick Prick.jpg"]


[inline "Cute Smile Purdy Fish.jpg"]
[inline "Silver Outside Pink Inside.jpg"]

[inline "Bit More Shoulders.jpg"]

[inline DaBigBadBull.jpg]

[Tr0ut_Bum]

Thanks Ron! I actually remember going to that craft show when I was a kid...it's a great time. I'm excited to hear it's happening this weekend, we'll have to stop by for sure!
[signature]

[Tr0ut_Bum]

Appreciate the great ideas and tips CoyoteSpinner. Fourth of July lake sounds pretty intriguing we might have to check that out. Cool pictures by the way! I'll be sure to take a bunch and post em when we get back.
[signature]

[jigs]

If you are in a truck and want to do some easy hiking i would do hellroaring lake. its a rough ride to the upper trail head but a easy 2 mile hike with only 200 ft elevation gain and is my favorite lake.
[signature]