I Hiked 8 Miles to a Utah Alpine Lake No One Fishes (Bonneville Cutthroat on Dry Flies)

I hiked 8 miles to a Utah alpine lake nobody fishes, looking for Bonneville cutthroat trout, Utah's native state fish. Backcountry fly fishing at 10,000 feet for a fish that's been here since Lake Bonneville covered the valley below. This one's the start of something bigger. My son wants a Utah Cutthroat Slam coin like mine, so this lake is fish one of four: the Bonneville cutthroat. Colorado River, Bear River, and Yellowstone cutthroat still to go. In this video: the 8 mile hike in, how I fished a high mountain lake with no trail and no reports, the dry flies (and one foam ant) that worked for native cutthroat, and whether the trout are still up there. 🗺️ Follow along between videos: I log all my fishing trips - catches, conditions, and spots (hidden, of course) - at https://bushwhackfishing.com. Come track my trips and log your own with your fishing buddies! ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Why this lake 0:25 The hike in 1:39 Tying on the ant and first cast 2:30 First Bonneville cutthroat 4:39 Utah Cutthroat Slam explained 5:11 Fishing the rocks 9:53 The other side of the lake 13:46 Hiking out 🎣 Utah Cutthroat Slam info: https://utahcutthroatslam.org Watched this? You'll like:    • This Tiny Creek Should NOT Hold Trout This...   Want more fly fishing - tips, trips, and fish on the line? Full playlist here:    • Fly Fishing Every Water   🎣 Gear I used: Orvis Recon 9' 5wt Fly Rod Orvis Helios Reel SA Fly Line: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DV4PY4F?... Cling Magnetic Fly Holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDZ4MDN?... Oros Strike Indicators (6-Pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF46938F?... Tungsten Perdigon Nymph Flies: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L1VCQGP?... 📷 Camera: DJI Osmo Action 6: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMPZ1RS?... Mic for voiceover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WLWN2ZT?... 📍 Location: Utah 👍 A like and subscribe really helps a new channel out. Tight lines! More ways to follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / bushwhackflyfishing   TikTok:   / bushwhack.fishing   Pinterest:   / bushwhackflyfishing   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bushwhackfly... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bushwhack-fi... Bushwhack Fly Fishing - small creeks, alpine lakes, large rivers, wild trout, and the miles it takes to reach them. Based in Utah, fishing everywhere I can. New videos every Friday. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using these links supports the channel at no extra cost to you. #flyfishing #utah #cutthroattrout #alpinelake #backcountryfishing #utahcutthroatslam #nativetrout #wildtrout #hiking #flyfishingutah