Burnside Lake

This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. http://amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2023_AFF%20Release%20of%20Liability-FILL-IN.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the Fishmaster if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the Fishmaster or another attending member. For safety reasons let the Fishmaster or another attending member know if you leave an outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.
Burnside Lake is a small lake situated at an elevation of 8100'. It's located about 6 miles from Pickett's Junction. Picket's Junction is the intersection of Hwy 88 and Hwy89. At the 4-way stop take Burnside Rd. and follow it until you reach Burnside Lake. The road can be rough but I have easily made it there in my CRV. I will physically check and report the on road condition prior to the outing.
The lake is best fished from a personal watercraft such as a float tube, kayak, or canoe.
A 4wt. fly rod is perfect for this lake but any size rod will work. If you will be dry fly or indicator fishing a floating line works well. If you will be stripping an intermediate or 10' sink tip would be good. But you could also use a floating line with a versa tip or split shots.
Flies to bring should include Brown, Black and Olive Woolly Buggers and Olive and Black Leeches. There are scuds in the lake so bring Scud Pattern and fish them around the weeds. Of course bring the old reliable's such as Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, Copper Johns, Damsel Fly Nymphs, ect.
Dry flies should include Parachute Adams, Mayflies, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, Grass Hopper, Ant, ect.
Take into consideration that there is no drinking water or toilet facilities at the lake when you pack for the outing. Pack plenty of water and a good lunch.
I look forward to seeing and and fishing with you at Burnside Lake.
Don't hesitate to contact me via Meetup with any questions or concerns.