Sawmill Lake Ice Out Clinic
May 16, 2026
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What is ice out?
When the lake is transitioning from a frozen body of water to its liquid form, the trout are hungry and feisty. It’s a small window of opportunity that can make for an unforgettable fishing adventure.
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Fishing
These big rainbows and browns have been holding all Winter under the ice and they are ready to get fat on Spring stillwater bugs. This clinic will coach stillwater rigging and techniques for making the most of ice out.
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Experience
Due to the early season, there is only one way to get to the lake - hike in. It’s a truly breathtaking view with snow on the ground and surrounding mountains, wildlife that hasn’t seen people in months, and hungry fish.
Sawmill Lake Ice Out Clinic
Join your guide, Alyssa Evart for a truly unique opportunity to fish Sawmill Lake during ice out. The fish will be hungry and she’ll share the stillwater techniques, rigs, and bugs that trout love at this time of the year. First anglers of the season on Sawmill Lake!
$300 per person
INCLUDED:
Stillwater Techniques for Spring
Stillwater rigging and terminal tackle
Stillwater Entomology for ice out conditions
Sub-Sandwich Lunch
Sawmill Lake Private Water Rod Fees
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of scheduled trip will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 7-3 days prior to your scheduled trip will be charged 50% of guide rates or services. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled trip will not receive a refund or transfer and will be charged full guides rates.
