With the temperatures still hovering around 100° in St. George, and not wanting to sit around and waste a couple of Fall Saturdays, we decided it was time to head for the Tushars to do some fishing on one of the best streams on the mountain. We enjoyed our time so much, that two weeks later, we returned to do it all over again! Below are some pictures, taken over those weeks, showcasing why the Tushars are some of our favorite mountains in Utah.
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Passing through Beaver we spotted these nice bucks in someone's yard!
(They have very smart deer in Beaver!) |
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| Believe it or not, there is a little stream flowing below the tree line |
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Time to get fishing!
(The stream flow is generally lower during the fall months, but don't let that fool you!)
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| It wasn't long before we had a very nice wild Rainbow! |
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| Red Willow roots add a nice pop of color |
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Three weeks ago the aspens were green . . .
Today there's only a few trees left that are still hanging onto their golden leaves
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| A single Mountain Aster was still in bloom, in October! |
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| Here's a close up of that earlier aspen grove . . . as we work our way downstream |
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| Oh, man this looks like a nice pool to be hiding a trout or two! |
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| It was peaceful listening to the creek and watching the water swirl over and around the rocks |
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| Yep, the pool held another gorgeous Cutthroat! |
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We just love fishing small streams like this one!
(It's surprising how many people overlook these hidden gems) |
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| A sign of Fall |
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Not sure if this is a wild Rainbow or a cross between a Rainbow and a Cutthroat??
Either way, a very nice fish! |
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We found part of an old trail sign on the ground
(If you're curious as to where we were fishing, you might try to decipher what it says!) |
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One last look at the aspens before we head back to the truck . . .
It's been a great day! |
Sorry, we didn't tell you the name of the creek. If you're a small stream fisherman, you understand how hesitant we are to give out such information . . . if we did, it wouldn't be long until they'd be fished out! Altogether we caught about eight fish (each trip), kept a few to eat, and released the rest to be caught another day . . . maybe by you!
