[kstorrs]

How is the fishing and access to Trial Lake? It looks really accessilble from Google Maps. I was planning on a trip to Mirror Lake but I might choose this lake instead. Looking for an easy access lake with a sand/dirt shore my 10 month old son can handle playing on.

 

[Billy Mumphrey]

Fishing and access are both easy. You'll be looking at a lot of crowds this weekend.

 

[30-06-hunter]

How is the fishing and access to Trial Lake? It looks really accessilble from Google Maps. I was planning on a trip to Mirror Lake but I might choose this lake instead. Looking for an easy access lake with a sand/dirt shore my 10 month old son can handle playing on.

There are a few others that are only a mile or so hike from the main road, if you have a baby hiker pack to carry him in you will be surprised how many people get left by the road.

 

[snw_brdr10]

Trial is very easy to get to. Fishing can be decent. I have always had success with dragging a worm across the bottom. As others have said, it'll be very crowded. If you feel like getting away from the crowds, take the short hike into crystal lake. I have found better fishing there. We have had days where we catch 40 fish in a few hours. Use a worm across the bottom again.

 

[kstorrs]

Thanks for your help guys. We will be going up Aug 2nd.