The first day consisted of a 2 ½ hour hike to the lake that would be our base camp for the rest of the week. No better spot to pitch the Mountain Dome tent. ![]() Complementing these exotic species of trout, there were plenty of brook and cutthroat trout in the area too, so there would be no shortage of catching fish on this trip. ![]() I had gotten some information about the area we were backpacking into, and supposedly one of the lakes had golden trout and another lake was said to have been stocked with tiger trout. Another species of trout that we were on the hunt for was the tiger trout. Joining me on my five day quest would be Tom, Shawn and Carper, none of whom had caught golden trout and were excited to catch their first. A few years ago I was lucky enough to hunt down and find my first golden trout ( here/ here), and this year it was time for another golden hunt. I had never heard of golden trout until then, and since then I have been on a mission. I first heard rumors of these amazing fish while sitting at a bar, eavesdropping on a conversation between two old timers. My obsession with golden trout started years ago when I first moved to Colorado. Perfect weather to be hiking with the Apex 80
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