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7/6/26 High lakes report
All of the high lakes are now open and fishing good. it is a great time of year for some great hiking, camping, and fishing. the fishing is primarily for smaller brook trout though lakes like Legore, Hawk, Hobo and Prospect Lake have bigger rainbow trout, but are more demanding to hike into.
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Jul 61 min read


High Lakes General Information:
"Gods Country". That's what you will be thinking after hiking into the marvelous high lakes of the Wallowa mountains. Starting at 6 miles all the way up to 15 there is a lake for all ages. However don't let all this beauty take your attention to long for there is fish to be caught. The "High Lakes" in the Eagle Cap Wilderness are full of some of the best brook trout around, with some rainbows to be found. Plan on eating them - nothing better. Take a selection of flies, incl
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May 191 min read


Wallowa/ Eagle Cap High Lakes Fishing Report 5/5/2026
Still frozen over, and snow on the trails. Its been warm so should open shortly.
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May 51 min read
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