Fish Lake | Clearwater National Forest, Idaho

Though I've hiked in the Great Burn before, this was my first time to Fish Lake.

[@jacqueline7118]

Thankful for the good, very wise words! Love rain on the tarp, wonderful sound. Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@mountainwanderer]

We had plenty of the "rain on tarp" sound while we were there!

[@jacqueline7118]

@@mountainwanderer Awesome! :) :)

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another will done video and a relaxing trip too. Take care, Al

[@mountainwanderer]

Thank you for watching!

[@reneepowell8541]

Admire your attitude Travis! Cold and wet can suck but there’s always something to be grateful for when out in the back country. Really dig the design on that Huckleberry Wheat ❤.

[@mountainwanderer]

Sometimes it can take a few trips to be able to appreciate the wet and cold, but you're right, there is always something to be grateful for!

[@RL31363]

" Make the best out of the bad and thankful for the good " 👍🏻

[@mountainwanderer]

Sometimes it's more of a struggle than others..

[@theidahonian5321]

Super beautiful. I ❤ spring. Great vid as always!

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks, boss! Hope to get out there with you again this year... through no fault of my own..

[@DrJohn493]

Great scenery from Idaho and welcome rains to keep the fires in check this season. Even if it puts a damper on the outing. Really enjoying the drone work!

[@mountainwanderer]

Yep, keep the rain coming!

[@HolisticHikes]

Loved this episode.. the trees out there in Idaho might even be bushier then Oregon!! 💚💚😎😎

[@mountainwanderer]

Yeah, it's brushy! Tough country to go off trail!

[@RhodySeth]

A little rain won't slow you guys down. Another great video!

[@mountainwanderer]

Thanks! Just got to gear up and get out there anyway!

[@NorthwestWanderer]

that is a pretty damn big lake, great vid travis. That area back there looks unbelievably relaxing and picturesque. The hand saw is a tool I really need to get especially for winter camping

[@mountainwanderer]

You can't beat a silky saw! Pretty light and it just chews through the wood!

[@Olympic_TryAthlete]

Another nice video. Having recently been over that way, we often listen to Patrick McMannis audio books during our trips. I believe it was from the book “How I Got This Way” and he told the story of how he and some buddies ventured to a “Big Fish Lake.” I only saw one Fish Lake on the map of that area, but a lot of it sure fits the description. Of course, they took a shortcut and wound up lost. Hoping that I’m recovered enough from a surgical procedure to get out soon. Maybe this weekend. The Olympics have been haunting me. Thanks again in the mean time for all the vicarious adventures!

[@mountainwanderer]

There is another Fish Lake in the Selway. Not sure if that is the one. Hope you're able to get out there soon, we're getting into the meat of the season!

[@BALOYBEACHBUM]

I have not watched you in awhile, I love your drone footage!!

[@mountainwanderer]

Welcome back! Thanks for checking it out!

[@ursinidaho]

Your videos are always good Travis. There is a nice mix of hiking, camping and camp area shots, your Sweet Dog, and the natural beauty all around. Hope you have a real good hiking season. I watched the one where you had leg cramps, and I could relate. I like Nuun. They are hydration fizz tablets that you can put in your water. They work! Not sugary like Gatorade. I've also drank baking soda or salt water in a pinch. That works.

[@mountainwanderer]

I've used Nuun before (and might even still have a couple tabs in my kit). I've switched over to something called Tailwind though. Not just with me, but I've witnessed this stuff pick people up off of the trail and get them moving again in minutes!

[@ursinidaho]

Tailwind! I'm going to look it up. Thanks!

[@slynkylynx]

Hope to run into y'all out there one day....😉👍🐕🚶‍♀️🌲🌲⛺

[@mountainwanderer]

It could happen! I'm not sure when exactly, but I'll be up in this area again... hopefully this year.

[@tangenttrails]

Beautiful lake. This is where I need to be to get away from this Texas heat.🙂

[@mountainwanderer]

Yeah, we were not complaining about any heat, that is for sure!

[@bobparsons77]

Great start to the day. Timber was in shape for sure! Lovely mountain views as usual.

[@mountainwanderer]

Timber was excited to get back out on trail again!

[@hyoh-wu]

Another Fish Lake(s) in the books. I swear Fish Lake is the Smith or Jones names for a lake. A fella has to be very specific when he tells someone they are going to Fish Lake. Good idea on the burger and that Idaho Sexy is a delicious beer .Good to see Double N J out with you.

[@mountainwanderer]

Must've been a while since you've seen Jason.. cause that is not him.

[@hyoh-wu]

@mountainwanderer Well damn....that person wears their hat low and gathers wood like a Jason. Lol! And yes it has been awhile. My apologies.

[@mountainwanderer]

we'll have to fix that

[@mountainwanderer]

And now that I think about it... I think they even have the same model pack!

[@Hikingwithgrandmaandgrandpa]

You're an inspiration! When did you start posting your videos on KZbin? You're a skilled videographer and editor. What source do you recommend for finding new day hikes and short backpacking trips? We've been hiking for about 5 years. My wife is 70 and I'm 74 but we do ok. We prefer not to bushwhack. Our YT channel shows where we hike. We're snowbirds and we winter in the San Diego area so we get to hike sections of the PCT. You're probably the most knowledgeable hiker in the Inland Northwest. Whatever knowledge you can pass on would be great!

[@mountainwanderer]

You're too kind! I love it that you guys are out there! I've had this you tube channel for over 10 years now, but I've always been interested in making video content. I still learning something every time I make one. For finding hikes, if you're looking in Washington, the Washington Trails Association website is one of the best resources out there. - wta.org - Many, many hikes, trip reports etc. For N. Idaho, it is much tougher. My main resource is Caltopo.com - I just look over the map of the area I want to hike in and see if there are any trails there and then start looking online for more reports on it. 100 hikes in the Inland Northwest is a book I got years ago and all of the hikes in there are worth doing. www.amazon.com/100-Hikes-Inland-Northwest-Washington/dp/0898869080

[@Hikingwithgrandmaandgrandpa]

@@mountainwanderer Thanks for your quick reply. Do you use Caltopo for Montana also?

[@mountainwanderer]

@@Hikingwithgrandmaandgrandpa Yes! Caltopo is great for any hikes in the USA!

[@pilowespo]

It was great to see this this morning! Was thinking of going somewhere in that area soon. Hoodoo pass is obviously open. Want to do a loop up Goose Creek to Fish Lake. ATV traffic picks up in August when fishing starts at Fish Lake. Thanks for sharing! Great video! Hike on!

[@mountainwanderer]

Doing that loop from Goose to Fish Lake was actually what we intended to do at first! My hiking partner for this trip hurt his knee a couple weeks before this trip and he wasn't sure he could do all of the milage of that loop. I really want to do that ridge walk again, but it is not an easy walk! it worked out on this weekend, because it was cloudy & raining when we would've gone across the ridge. Just puts that route back on the list for another time.

[@fightforfreedomneversurren8610]

The trail is no longer open for motorized vehicles. Makes it even more peaceful.

[@mountainwanderer]

@@fightforfreedomneversurren8610 It was still open to ATV travel on this trip. June '23

[@ChristianPaulPhotography]

Another great trip! Looks like a nice camp. You guys definitely had the lumber jack gear with ya. Was that a Burger McMuffin? 😁 Your dog is so cool! So comfortable out there! At least you had sun for the hike out. You are right! Weather is part of the experience. Good time! Cheers!

[@mountainwanderer]

😂 Yes! That was the first burger McMuffin! Always trying something..

[@ChristianPaulPhotography]

@@mountainwanderer awesome! I agree gotta keep meals new and unique. I did a nissin package of vegetables with ramen and added some sriracha over the weekend in the Uintas and it was so good! I will definitely do that one again. I am gonna have to try a McMuffin Backcountry Burger! It's gotta have Sriracha though! I like everything spicy!

[@birddogfarms6981]

Nice job, Travis....thanks for the "ride along" to Fish Lake. You guys had a good looking spot to hang out for the weekend. Rain? Oh well, it keeps things green and pushes back on risk of fires, so that's always a good thing. Keep those videos coming! Tom

[@mountainwanderer]

It keeps away the fire is right! Hopefully it keeps coming!

[@ShiningNoctowls]

🌧🌈☀🌙

[@LayneComfort]

I think the million dollar question is, is there fish in Fish Lake? I’m starting my first ever backpacking trip in Idaho within the next few days! It seems like the state has a lot to offer

[@mountainwanderer]

That is awesome! Where are you going?

[@LayneComfort]

The Seven Devils loop will be my first trip!

[@fightforfreedomneversurren8610]

Definitely fish in Fish Lake. I always had good luck using salmon eggs in these high lakes.

[@carollansen2810]

Hi Travis, I'm a newbie and just wanted to say hello and hope things are looking up!

[@mountainwanderer]

Welcome aboard! I'm happy that you're coming along with us!

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Rode a four wheeler up there in hte year 1999.

[@mountainwanderer]

It would be great ride up! We didn't see them, but we heard a few people ride in and then ride out.

[@dirtcopdualsport]

@@mountainwanderer that’s what we did. My dad and I went hiking on the trails beyond the lake which was really cook

[@brhino1017]

Is that trail now closed to ATV's?

[@mountainwanderer]

No, it is still open to ATV's.

[@fightforfreedomneversurren8610]

The trail is supposed to be closed to motorized vehicles.

[@brhino1017]

@@fightforfreedomneversurren8610 It's officially closed to ATV'S. (Court ruling) But if there is no compliance. There is no law. Forest Service does not have the funds for enforcement of such rules and too remote as well.