Now that the boys are 3 1/2 years and 16 months, I figured we could plan a day in the backcountry for some fishing, one parent watches the kids while the other fishes. But where?
We went to the Lamar River, about 200 yards upstream from the confluence with the Yellowstone. It was about a two mile hike in. We could have just pulled off the road and walked to some nice gravel bar, but we wanted to teach them about hiking in and spending the day away from the noise of the road.
So the boys spent a day on this gravel bar, throwing rocks and playing in the sand. Seriously, they could throw rocks all day and not be bored at all. Paul hiked in the two miles all by himself, and hiked out all by himself, carrying his camelback, too.
There were great fishing spots above and below this area, and the water next to the gravel was very slow and shallow for at least 50 feet before getting to the main channel. Reminder: the river is constantly changing, so it could be different when you get there.
Where are some other good spots like this?
1. On the Lamar River, upstream from the confluence with Soda Butte. Walk a mile up the gravel, and it will be mostly quiet.
2. Upper Soda Butte Creek, near Pebble Creek. You'll be close to the road and traffic noise, but there isn't as much traffic here.
3. Slough Creek: walk downstream from the parking area between the main road and the campground. There are some grassy spots on the bank but not alot of shade.
More details and spots will be in an article I'm writing for hatchmag.com. We'll get some links up for you when that happens.
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