I would call the forest service in cascade tomorrow and get a road update--I understand Scott Mtn road is very rough
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Thank you... I'll do that. If it's closed down, then it's just a good reason to go explore another place we have never been. Happy 4th!!
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Based on the verbage in the press release for the closure and comparing to F&G interactive map center, I don't see why you couldn't still get to Deadwood just fine via Warm Lake. I'm going to make some calls.
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I called the Lowman ranger district and they told me you can still get to Deadwood via Bruce Meadows, Scott Mtn, or Warm Lake. I would like to go to Deadwood and have the place all to myself as much as the next guy, but I don't see any reason to spread false information.
Perfect! Guess I'm forced to fish this weekend,,, oh shucks. I'll be in a 21ft green custom weld. If anyone wants to stop by and say hello. I'll Likely have a big goofy yellow lab and my son with me.
Are any issues or info I need to know about the ramp?
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I'll be there in a 14 gamefisher, camo (sort of) with a 15 HP Honda. If you see me and I don't say hello, be sure to say hello to me. I cannot help you with the ramp questions as I have never used the ramp there. I always launch on the north end where there is no ramp.
Ok I will. I think we will probably be up there Thursday evening and try and stay through Sunday.
Scott Mountain Road
The thing about Scott Mountain is the steepness and narrowness of the road itself. it's about 2/3 of a single lane wide in many places and ROUGH! I had to pull a big diesel generator down from the dam back in about 2000, and it rattled every bolt loose on that trailer, to the point of losing the sheetmetal panels and me having to walk back to get them. If you meet someone going down or coming up, someone is going to have to back up to a rare wide spot, sometimes a long way back. Definitely not a good idea to attempt that road with a trailer of any kind.
The thing about Scott Mountain is the steepness and narrowness of the road itself. it's about 2/3 of a single lane wide in many places and ROUGH! I had to pull a big diesel generator down from the dam back in about 2000, and it rattled every bolt loose on that trailer, to the point of losing the sheetmetal panels and me having to walk back to get them. If you meet someone going down or coming up, someone is going to have to back up to a rare wide spot, sometimes a long way back. Definitely not a good idea to attempt that road with a trailer of any kind.
Road to deadwood
When I called cascade they said that they were going to close the roads at landmark and bear valley. I just got back today and the fire is out and all the roads were open..I don't think they ended up closing them--I went to deadwood via Scott Mtn and came home via warm lake--I caught a 14.5 lb rainbow and a 4lb chinook along with lots of kokes and cutts. Ross
When I called cascade they said that they were going to close the roads at landmark and bear valley. I just got back today and the fire is out and all the roads were open..I don't think they ended up closing them--I went to deadwood via Scott Mtn and came home via warm lake--I caught a 14.5 lb rainbow and a 4lb chinook along with lots of kokes and cutts. Ross
I trolled a j11 and a J13 Rapala silver and black 200 ft behind the boat on a downrigger 30-40 ft deep at 2.5 mph in the deep channels for the rainbows It will get better later in august for the big fish after the water level is down.
Wow! That's big rainbow trout from Deadwood. Congratulation.
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Nice fish! Good work!
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Why do people keep the big rainbows? Is it just to tell everyone hey I caught one look at me.. I'm with most of the other guys on this, those rainbows are definitely special an that lake is very small considering other lakes in the state, they will be gone one day.
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I don't believe MOST of the guys feel that way. It is legal and he is proud of the fish. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean it is right, and I get tired of guys bad mouthing someone for keeping a fish that may be the biggest fish he has ever caught. I think it is everyone own choice if they choose to keep or release their fish of a lifetime. Will they get fished out maybe but that could be said about any fishery in Idaho. As long as people obey the laws that is all we can really ask. The rest is a personal choice.
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Well MOST of the guys that fish DW are not on this forum, but we all agree on one thing the internet will kill off the big fish in deadwood wood. Fish & game is supposed to change harvest limits soon I hope they get on it!
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So while we both might agree that too many large trout are being killed your kind of preaching to the choir since most of the guys that fish DW aren't on this forum.The internet will kill any fishing resource that is why most guys that fish a lot don't report their catches and where they caught them. The ones that do get posted are usually from newer guys that are pretty proud of their catch, The way to save any fishery is either through reduced harvest or slot limits of some kind.
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Big fish
I follow the law and only keep what I can. I try to help other fishermen catch fish whenever I can and I will continue to do just that. If you don't want to keep fish you don't have to--That is your choice--Just like it is mine to keep them if it is legal--People need to respect the law and stay within the legal limits--If you don't like the rules talk to Fish and Game and try to change them--I have helped several people catch fish at deadwood and taken people there fishing with moderate success on big fish anyone who wants information on different places I have fished is welcome to contact me and I will try to help them if I can
I follow the law and only keep what I can. I try to help other fishermen catch fish whenever I can and I will continue to do just that. If you don't want to keep fish you don't have to--That is your choice--Just like it is mine to keep them if it is legal--People need to respect the law and stay within the legal limits--If you don't like the rules talk to Fish and Game and try to change them--I have helped several people catch fish at deadwood and taken people there fishing with moderate success on big fish anyone who wants information on different places I have fished is welcome to contact me and I will try to help them if I can
confused
I'm a bit confused. I don't understand why it is acceptable to take a big buck but not a big fish. I've kept some big fish and released some big fish. I've taken pictures of big game, and let them walk away. I have no problem with someone who legally kills a buck and puts it on the table. I do have a problem with those who kill just for the rack. I choose to no longer hunt, but will defend the right of others to do so.
If a fish is caught legally and is within the established limit, I feel it is the fisherman's choice to keep or release.
On another note, if we don't help others learn to hunt or fish the number of sportsmen will decline and we'll have even less voice in preserving our tradition. I'm grateful for those who taught me, and I'm willing to share with any who want to learn.
Physion
I'm a bit confused. I don't understand why it is acceptable to take a big buck but not a big fish. I've kept some big fish and released some big fish. I've taken pictures of big game, and let them walk away. I have no problem with someone who legally kills a buck and puts it on the table. I do have a problem with those who kill just for the rack. I choose to no longer hunt, but will defend the right of others to do so.
If a fish is caught legally and is within the established limit, I feel it is the fisherman's choice to keep or release.
On another note, if we don't help others learn to hunt or fish the number of sportsmen will decline and we'll have even less voice in preserving our tradition. I'm grateful for those who taught me, and I'm willing to share with any who want to learn.
Physion
