Species present: Rainbow and Brook Trout
Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession.
Date of usual ice out: June (5,700' elevation).
Access roads: This lake is located in Section 1, T37N, R6W. Access is via the Highland Lakes Road (38N21) which leaves Interstate 5 at the Gibson Interchange. At the interchange, go south on the frontage road about 0.75 mile, and take 38N21 to the left. Continue on 38N21 for about 12.5 miles to the Trinity Divide. At this point, road 38N21J goes to the right to Highland Mine and the start of the Highland Lake Trail (5W12A). It is about a half mile downhill into the Highland Lakes Basin.
Camping: Numerous good sites with firewood (but permission for a campfire must be obtained from Sierra Pacific Industries).
Surface acres: 7 acres and 15' deep.
Comments: The lakes outlet is dammed, so the lake overflows to 3 small ponds to the east. All the ponds are good fishing for small Brook Trout. Highland Lake itself is good for Brook Trout and is easy to fly fish. During the summer, the fish tend to congregate in the center, the deepest part of the lake.
This lake is owned by Sierra Pacific Industries. They say, "No vehicular access. Locked gate present. Pedestrian access is allowed at your own risk. No campfires during fire season. Outside of fire season, campfires are by permit only. Trash and garbage should be carried out."
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