Fish Lake

Fish Lake and its neighbor, Long Lake are in a quiet, narrow canyon between steep cliffs and talus slopes. You’re likely to hear loon calls echoing off the canyon walls. The Fish Lake Trail follows the western shore of Fish Lake and leads to the Long Lake Campground.

The north trailhead is at a small gravel pull-out that’s also a boat launch (non-motorized craft only). The trail proceeds through the woods along the scenic lakeshore, with easy lake access for fishing. When you get to the south end of the lake, the trail disappears into some fallen trees and undergrowth.

Do a little bushwhacking and work your way east, along the southern lakeshore. Pick up the trail again and walk south, ending up at the Long Lake Campground. You can either return the way you came or walk on the gravel road back to the north trailhead.

WTA Pro-Trip: Drinking water is available from an old-style hand pump in the Long Lake Campground. Fish Lake and Long Lake are good fishing spots (fly fishing only, no motorized boats). Because this area is brushy, hikers should watch for ticks.