Leaders are Lynn Vars and Doug Fuller - Limited to 10 persons
We will be The Bear River below the Oneida Narrows dam. This is a beautifully scenic spot with a chance to catch a bass or bath in a local hot spring. Those willing to camp riverside could make this an overnight trip. If they attendee limit is reached, we will try to set up another trip.
Target Species: Rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, walleye.
Drive time: 2.5 hrs.
Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate
Access: Dirt road for drive along river and to the dam and beyond.
Accommodations: Links below
Redpoint BLM campground below the dam 13 sites (first come first serve). https://www.blm.gov/visit/redpoint-campground
Maple Grove Campground north on reservoir above the dam 12 sites (first come - first serve) https://www.blm.gov/visit/maple-grove-campground
There also amenities in Preston which is 17 miles away from the dam and on the way from SLC.
Weather: 4,850'. Typical warm fall weather.
Terrian: Normal public access with local boat ramps and moderate to steep banks.
Wading difficulty: Moderate. Wading stick very helpful. South banks can be steep, north bank more gentle with easier access. Note that the dam flows can change rapidly, hopefully following a horn from the dam.
License: You can buy your Idaho Fishing Licenses online or in Preston at South Fork Hardware, 64 N. State St, Preston ID 83263 208-852-1221 and also Welcome Mart in Preston.
