Fishing in mountain lakes is a summer practice awaited by many enthusiasts, who appreciate the calm and the hikes in sublime settings, as well as diversified fishing techniques to search for different species of salmonids.
Hiking and bivouac in altitude
Hiking is an integral part of the fishing session. A few hours of walking, and anglers will often find themselves alone at the water's edge. A trip of several days allows you to explore different bodies of water, and to better appreciate these moments spent in altitude.
The backpack must be prepared accordingly: the choice of a tent and an adapted sleeping bag are essential. The provisions must be well thought out. It is a question of not weighing down the bag too much, but also of being sure not to have forgotten anything once alone in the world on the banks of "his" lake.
Vary your fishing techniques to adapt to different situations
Many techniques can be effective in the mountains. The natural bait fishing is widely practiced at high altitudes, as it gives good results.
Whether it is with earthworms or moths bought in the plain, but also by finding baits directly on the spot. Small plugs or even buldos are often used, but it is especially with the canister or sliding floats (e.g. "waggler" type) that it is possible to make great sessions.
Fishing with lures can be very productive, there are many choices for this technique alone. Spoons, minnows, small soft lures and swimmers are often good companions at the edge of a high altitude lake and allow you to decide on pretty subjects. Itinerant fishing where it is necessary to beat the ground, to prospect the edges, not to hesitate to make the turn of the lake to go to flush out the big specimens.
By the time the evening blow approaches, it may be helpful to have the whip out of its sheath. When a hatch occurs and the water is boiling, the fish may only want to feed on the insects. Just for fly fishing on high water, the techniques are varied: dry fishing (ants, small black flies, etc.), chironomids (which are an important part of the trout diet), drowned fishing (for example on overcast days, or when rain or wind come to shake the water surface a bit) will be the main alternatives.
It is also necessary to know how to adapt its approaches according to the targeted fish species. To fish for the cristivomer for example, it will often be necessary to lengthen his casts, to explore the depths of the lake, to bet on the sunset and the sunrise for this specific predatorâeuros¦
When the days are calm on the water, other alternatives can be offered to the fishermen: either to go to explore a summit by letting its equipment restâeuros¦ or to go to fish the torrents with the toc, with the meeting of small wild and combative farios with wish!
Other tips for a successful fishing trip in the mountains
The weather conditions will be meticulously scrutinized a few days before the departure. The weather changes quickly in the mountains, and the forecasts are sometimes far from reality. It is therefore always necessary to bring warm and waterproof clothing, even if the weather looks good.
Before leaving, especially if you are going to hike alone, it is always wise to inform your friends and family about the planned route.
It goes without saying that when visiting such grandiose settings, taking your waste home or to the nearest trash can is an imperative for everyone! It is not uncommon to bring back some residues â??forgottenâ? by walkers who are not very respectful of the mountainâeuros¦
