Whitefish congregate in the deeper runs and can provide excellent catch rates. Only adipose fin clipped rainbow trout may be harvested. Try fishing some of the deeper pools and pocket water along the river's edge for rainbow trout. Williams Lake provides good fishing for rainbow trout 12 to 20 inches in length. Fish the upper 10 to 15 feet of water with small baits or lures.
Rainbows feed heavily on scuds throughout much of the year.
All of the Regions drive-to high elevation lakes are open and accessible. Hyde Pond will be stocked in the spring and again in the fall. Carlson Lake, in the upper Pahsimeroi Valley, provides high catch rates on brook trout. This is a great lake to hike or 4-wheeler into with kids. They can catch lots of small brook trout.