Fall venture to Heenan Lake,East Sierras

About this time in October,third week, we make our visit to Heenan lake to fish for the native Sierra cutthroat trout.This lake has been the Ca. DFG, breeder lake for this trout  for at least 30 some years.I have fished it for about 28 years. If you like BIG fish and don't mind releasing them,this is a fun place.
Until 12 or so years there were cows hanging around and it was fun to watch the round up.The fall colors range from full on to not yet.
Over the years I have been there at different times during it's open time.You can only fish there Fri,Sat,Sun during Sept,Oct.Even with all the restrictions it can be a fun time.
We use our canoe,the wife reads while I fish.Sometimes we have an eagle or two for company,they are fun to watch in there search for fish.
This year we had planned to visit again the last week end but due to the 2+ feet of snow over Ebbetts Pass which has closed it ,I think until spring, so that trip didn't go through.
 The color of the aspens was beautiful ,along the route up and over Ebbette Pass.This time of the year they don't fail to impress.

The first of two nice 21", "cuts"

These fish are so special.

Than the snow came

Some nice "winter/fall" color