Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with John Heckel
The Destination Angler Podcast – November 3, 2022
Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game.
Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho boasts the largest intact wilderness area in the lower 48. And the Lost River drainage is home to dozens and dozens of remote and rugged alpine lakes chock full of hungry trout.
John is an avid outdoorsman who loves chasing trout, upland birds, and big game. He’s fished nearly every lake in this area and gives us a mini-course on locating the best lakes, tips on fly fishing alpine lakes, and stories of close encounters with bears, llamas, and more. If you’re looking for rugged scenery, high catch rates, and a slice of heaven all to yourself, then listen in as we escape the crowds and the heat down low and venture into the wilderness with John.
With host, Steve Haigh
Pictures of Alpine Lakes in the Lost River Basin:
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Contact John Heckel, Idaho Fish & Game
- john.heckel@idfg.idaho.gov | 208-535-8004
- Idaho Fish & Game Alpine Lakes website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/alpine
- Big Lost River Trip Planner: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/water/1128381437946
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Recorded Oct 6, 2022. Episode 77
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
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