Re: looking for trip ideas

[Ronald Dion]

I've been there more than once.  A raft is required to really get the 
best fishing at these lakes, esp. Hidden Lakes.  Middle Hidden, by far 
the best, had rainbows in the 20 - 23 inch range, smaller 'bows as well 
and some brookies.  These lakes are not really in alpine settings, but 
sit in a valley.  If alpine setting is desired, I'd recommend going to 
the Cathedral lakes area and going to Tungsten lake, which is off the 
beaten-path.  Another option would be to go past the Hidden Lakes on up 
to Tatoosh Buttes where you'll find White Lakes, Ptarmigan Lake, and 
Dot Lake, with Dot Lake having the most/largest fish (up to 16").  Not 
many folks get to Dot Lake!!!  Hiking this Butte is off-trail but it is 
WIDE OPEN alpine country.  You can walk just about anywhere!  It's 
beautiful up there!

Ron
On Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 09:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Cougar and Hidden Lakes.