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Lake: Mason Reservoir
Fish: Cutthroat Trout

Pike's Peak South Slope

Post By: strangebow      Posted: 6/23/2015 10:35:51 AM     Points: 3287    
I'm headed up to the newly opened area this week for the first time. I've fished a few high lakes before, but this one is new. If there are any anglers out there that have already been, or if you have any tips/advice, please share :)


 Reply by: opencage      Posted: 6/25/2015 9:23:28 AM     Points: 164691    
I think is the first season many of these lakes have been open... I'd use the same techniques you used on the other alpine lakes, dry/dropper, sight fish, change up if you're getting looks but no takes, lose the dropper if no one's taking it, should be a blast up there. Have fun!
 Reply by: moosegoose      Posted: 6/28/2015 1:25:00 AM     Points: 190    
How did you do?! It is soo beautiful up there.
 Reply by: strangebow      Posted: 6/29/2015 7:01:46 AM     Points: 3287    
Went Thursday 6/25. And it was AMAZING. The scenery was incredible, and the fishing was better. They were biting the whole time, and between 3 of us, we each netted at least 50 fish. We each were able to bring home a 15" fish. And I tell you what....that just might have been the best trout I have ever eaten...RED meat, high fat content.....WOW.
 Reply by: Highercountry      Posted: 7/5/2015 12:31:53 PM     Points: 51    
Looks and sounds nice! So it was worth the $15 permit?
 Reply by: steve10      Posted: 7/7/2015 4:20:59 PM     Points: 82    
I'm headed up there in a few days..would love to hear what kind of lures you used up there..
 Reply by: strangebow      Posted: 7/13/2015 8:08:59 PM     Points: 3287    
SO worth the fee and the drive from the Springs.
Already booked as many reservations as I could for August.
Doesn't matter what you use...they bite on anything!
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