Rim waters with a fly rod

[metau]

So who has been up on the rim lately? Headed up that way with my the whole extended family this weekend and need to get my lines wet. Contemplating either Bear Canyon Lake, assuming my pontoon still floats, or Chevlon Creek, but open to others. My wife likes woods canyon, but that's only because it's the only rim lake she's been to yet. I'm not a fan of crowds, so hence why I'm looking elsewhere. It's been almost 20 years since I fly fished up on the rim, but I would assume that my standard nymphs and dries from my days in CO would work just fine? Thanks.

[Str8Shot]

Woods Canyon and Willow Springs for that matter will be packed on Weekends the rest of the summer ... I think even more so now that they stocked the Tiger trout ... Best saved for Mon- Thurs excursions IMO ... Chevlon is always a good choice if you do not mind the Hike.

[yotebuster]

Chevelon without a doubt from what you're describing. It's the ultimate float tube lake! Should be pretty free of crowds too.

[ready2hunt]

Chevlon would give you the best results IMO.

 

My standard go-to is a top/mid water muddler minnow and a deep wooly bugger. I'll try anything but I have always had good results with those.

[Heat]

Willow Springs is cool if you go early and hike back to some of the less beaten shorelines. We have always had fun there. We like Bear Canyon too but I don't think it gets stocked as heavy. Good Luck!

[MULEPACKHUNTER]

big lake is good right now

[metau]

So I'll be up there with some folks that are not exactly fishermen...

 

With that said, I'll need to be with them for some lazy bait fishing for half a day on Saturday. But Friday afternoon and the other half of Saturday are mine to hit with a fly rod. I've never really been the kind of guy to fish a lake with a fly, I much prefer rivers and streams. I've never been to Chevlon Lake, so I may just have to go there for one of my outings. Really looking forward to spending some more time fishing this summer though, that's for sure. Will be setting up my pontoon tonight to make sure she still floats.

[yotebuster]

So I'll be up there with some folks that are not exactly fishermen...

 

With that said, I'll need to be with them for some lazy bait fishing for half a day on Saturday. But Friday afternoon and the other half of Saturday are mine to hit with a fly rod. I've never really been the kind of guy to fish a lake with a fly, I much prefer rivers and streams. I've never been to Chevlon Lake, so I may just have to go there for one of my outings. Really looking forward to spending some more time fishing this summer though, that's for sure. Will be setting up my pontoon tonight to make sure she still floats.

Stay at willow springs or woods canyon. That way your non fisherman can bait fish with ease. Then run up to chevelon early in the morning without them. Hike down on the upper end of the lake and fish where the creek comes in. If you want to fish moving water you can beach your pontoon and hike up the creek.

[Big Browns]

Canyon creek is another great creek!

[metau]

Ended up staying at Colcord Ridge Campground. Awesome views with canyons off both sides of the ridge we were on, and a very large area for only 14ish campsites, and only 5 minutes from Willow Springs Lake. Did more hiking than fishing, and never did manage to get a fly wet. The dogs got wrapped up in my fly line as I was stringing up my rod and the tip broke. Was still a good time though, and some gorgeous country.

 

 

[PRDATR]

Looks great.