Copper Basin
Season:Open Year Round Species Available: Rainbow, Brook Trout, West Slope Cutthroat & Snake River Fine Spotted Cutthroat
The Copper Basin area is home to most of the Lost River tributaries and the beginning of the Lost River proper. This aloof setting is not only semi-circled by the Sawtooth Mountains and could be possibly be a more scenic version of Yellowstone's Lamar Valley but is distinguished by a plethora of fish for miles upon miles. This is primarily a dry fly fishery. The reward of visiting the Copper Basin area is that an angler has the chance to fish the gamut here in a single day, including: including Rainbow, Brook, two types of Cutthroat and the Mountain Whitefish. It is a true wilderness experience to travel into this area and anglers are rewarded with spectacular views, loads of wildlife and exceptional fishing opportunities.
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