Lake conditions in Cottonwood Lakes area???

[John Harper]

I see there are some permits being issued for the Cottonwood Lakes area. Planning a trip June 5-8. Has anyone been up there, have the lakes cleared of ice? Camping at SF Lakes #1 for a couple nights, do a bit of flyfishing there. Teaching a friend to flyfish, hopefully get him a goldie.

Maybe I posted this in the wrong area?

John

[TahoeJeff]

Here is an aerial photo form yesterday:

[hikerdude87]

I haven't been recently but from what recent reports the Horseshoe Meadow Road is still closed at the 2nd gate (1mi to TH) but I think it should be fully open by Memorial Day weekend. I think the lakes should be mostly thawed out by June with how little snow we got this year.

There was a recent regulation change for Cottonwood Lakes 1-4 changing the open season from Sep 1 - Nov 30 (pg 59) so you won't be able to fish those lakes while you are there. You could still fish Lake 5.

[John Harper]

Thanks for the sat view. Yes, I know about the regulation changes. Thank you!

John

[lvray]

Just got back from there. Visited all the CW and SF lakes. All are clear of ice except for small parts of 3, 4, 5 and 6, which are only partially frozen. SF lakes are clear. By June they will be fully clear.