September 16-19, 2027 McCall/Cascade Area
Welcome to McCall in the Fall - Sponsored by BVFF
This is the outline of our September McCall outing. Learn about the fishing in this beautiful mountain area with BVFF club members and their guests. Hopefully the weather will cool and the skies beautiful! I expect fall fishing to be outstanding. Last years participants all caught fish, including the beginners.
As you register for the outing, we will provide more details on the exact locations, times and conditions. We will be using email as the primary means of communication, however, I would like to publish a list of members attending that includes mobile phone numbers. This will facilitate the formation of groups for fishing. We encourage fishing in small groups.
Lodging:
Now is the time to confirm your lodging plans. There are numerous hotels, rentals and campsites available in the area. One RV/Camping area is Ponderosa State Park - make reservations at getoutside.idaho.gov. I plan to tent camp (free primitive camping with area outhouse) at Boulder Meadow Reservoir. ID 55 to Elo Road (one mile south of McCall). Elo Rd east for 3 miles to Boulder Lake Rd. Boulder Lake Rd for 4 miles to the reservoir. You can access the Louie Lake and Bolder Lake trail heads from this dry camping area. There is limited or no cell service at this area.
What about fishing?
McCall Angler/Drift West fly shop at 616 N 3rd St#115 McCall ID. https://themccallangler.com/ . I recommend you all visit this shop to learn about local fishing spots along with purchasing flies and equipment. I have experienced my best fishing results (when fishing a new and unfamiliar area) when I visit a local fly shop, purchase a map and flies, and ask where I should go to catch.
I plan on fishing Louie Lake (“trophy” lake - most likely on Thursday 8/17 after setting up camp) for Cutthroat, Boulder Lake (rainbow and cutthroat Friday), and Brundage Reservoir (rainbow, cutthroat, cutbow trout Saturday). If you don't want to hike, you can drive to Brundage Reservoir and Goose Lake, although water levels might be low in September. For beginners, I recommend Browns Pond and Scout Pond which are both stocked and you can drive to them. You should be able to find all of these waters using Google maps. There are 100’s of waters to fish near Long Valley. For those who want a challenge, there is a small group who will hike a challenging trail to Shaw Twin Lakes for Grayling. You will need a solid 4 wheel drive vehicle to access the trail head. At the meetups and through email, you can let the group know where you will choose to fish so we can form small groups for safety and comradery.
Meetups:
Thursday Sept 16 from 5-7pm Salmon River Brewery Excellent menu for food and beverages (Happy Hour from 5-6pm) I have a reservation for our entire group inside. 411 Railroad Ave. McCall, ID 83638
Friday Sept 17 from 6-8pm. Rotary Park. Bring your own food and chair. 335 W Lake St, McCall, ID. There are picnic tables and bathrooms there. I will provide water, soda and desert.
Saturday Sept 18 from 5-7 food trucks/trailers in the central business section of McCall, on E Lake St near the intersection of First St. Next to Yacht Club on the lake side of E Lake St.
Sunday Sept 19: There are no scheduled meetups to provide flexibility for fishing and returning home.
Again, updates and information will be forwarded to those who register.
See you on the water in McCall with BVFF!
Host: Dennis Moore for the Outings Team
858-243-8779
rd1.moore@gmail.com
Best Regards,
boisevalleyflyfishers.wildapricot.org
Liability Waiver
By registering, I affirm that I am voluntarily participating in the following event:
NAME: McCall/Cascade Outing - 2027
DATES: September 16 - 19, 2027
and I further acknowledge that I know and understand the inherent risks. I assume full responsibility for any and all sickness, injuries, or damages that may occur to me as a result of participating in the named event. By registering, I acknowledge that BVFF is not responsible for any illness or injury associated with my participation in the named event. And I further acknowledge that any photos taken during the event may be used by the organization.
