About Big Lost River - North and East Fork Confluence to Mackay Reservoir Fishing
Recommended Bait
Some of the best bait for Rainbow Trout is a small spinner or spoon, especially in silver or gold colors, or live bait like worms.
Some of the best bait for Brown Trout is live minnows or small spoons, especially in natural colors like silver and brown.
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Popular Fish in Big Lost River - North and East Fork Confluence to Mackay Reservoir
The Big Lost River in Idaho boasts an impressive variety of fish species, making it a popular destination for anglers. The most sought-after fish in the Big Lost River include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing in the Big Lost River offers a unique and peaceful experience, as anglers can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the river while trying to reel in their catch. The clear and pristine waters of the river provide the perfect habitat for these popular fish species, creating a memorable and rewarding fishing experience for all who visit.
Cutthroat Trout
Named for the distinctive red slashes below their jaw, Cutthroat Trout inhabit clean, cold streams and lakes, prized by fly fishermen for their cunning nature.
Rainbow Trout
A beautiful fish with an iridescent band of colors along its side, Rainbow Trout are prized for their delicate flavor. They prefer cold, clear streams and rivers.
Brook Trout
The state fish of many eastern states, Brook Trout are known for their vibrant colors – a marbled olive body with a blue splash behind the gills and red spots with blue halos. They thrive in cool, mountain streams.
Brown Trout
Brown Trout have a brown and yellow mottled body. They are known for their intelligence and can be quite tricky to catch. They prefer streams with fast-moving currents.
Regulations
Idaho Stream Access Laws
The Courts have described the reach of the California public right of navigation as”teh right to navigate and to excersize the... See More
Idaho Freshwater Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions... See More
Idaho Fishing License Online
In California, anyone under the age of 16 or above is required to get a sport fishing license to take any fish: shell fish: repltile o... See More
Idaho Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local, rules and regulation... See More
