Originally Posted by
Cannibal
I haven't actually fished it, but there are a series of alpine lakes (ponds) called Willow Lakes up above Dillon, CO. It is a beautiful, stunning in fact, hike up to the chain of ponds. They are right in the transition area between treeline and tundra. I usually camp at Salmon Lake which is the first one you encounter on the trail leading to the chain. There are some good trees near the lake.
I've heard fishermen talking about Willow Lakes, so there must be some decent fishing. All the ponds are connected on and off by a small feeder stream, so the fish move around a bit I'm guessing. But mostly, the view kicks butt! It is about an 8ish mile hike in, so it doesn't get crazy packed even in the prime months. It is my little getaway spot and I've always been too relaxed to bother with fishing when I'm there. :D