Are there Golden Trout in Coyote Flats?

Welcome to the rugged wilderness of Coyote Flats, where the air is thin and the trout are elusive. Our intrepid group of overlanding buddies has embarked on a quest to catch the legendary golden trout, a species that can only be found in these high-altitude waters.
As they make their way up the rocky terrain, they've come prepared with their fishing gear and a sense of adventure, but will it be enough to conquer these challenging waters?
The scenery is breathtaking, with jagged peaks rising in the distance and crystal-clear streams flowing through the valley. It's a reminder of the beauty that nature has to offer and the importance of preserving it for generations to come.
But our adventurers are not here just to admire the view. They're on a mission to catch the elusive golden trout, a fish that requires skill, patience, and a bit of luck. Will they be able to reel one in?

[@jasonwhitlock9160]

I did this same trip with my dad back in the mid 80's. look pretty much how I remember it. those golden are nearly florescent pink on the inside.

[@DocWrangler]

Such an amazing place to visit!

[@DaveFYT]

This deserves more likes.

[@DocWrangler]

🤣😂 thanks friend!

[@haik000]

Man I love this drive! I need to do it again. That spot between the 2 boulders at 3:15 is one of the most memorable moments for me.

[@DocWrangler]

It’s a real squeeze! That said, I was reading a master plan for the area and it looks like they might be working to make the road more passable, hopefully they don’t widen in that

[@7connor7hall7]

Amazing video. Homie with the buz kill tho "Yup! that looks the same!"

[@DocWrangler]

😂🤣😂

[@SPHYNX99752]

You should travel to Kotzebue in the spring and fish for the elusive Sheefish

[@DocWrangler]

Really? Alaska?

[@dougsandison3217]

...and it just don't get much better than that.

[@DocWrangler]

Thanks friend, this was such an awesome trip for us!

[@adama8313]

Awesome adventure! Try to always have wet hands when handling those trout, they're very sensitive.

[@DocWrangler]

Thanks for the tip, I hadn’t heard that but will from now on!

[@adama8313]

Glad you didn't take that the wrong way. Just good practice to keep those guys healthy. Thoroughly enjoyed the video, im now a subscriber.

[@TrailNewbie]

Love this - and love the story, the hunt for the elusive golden!! 🙌🏼

[@DocWrangler]

Thanks man! What an adventure!

[@insane_jarvis_9857]

nice video. did you guys drive in from BigPine or from Bishop?

[@DocWrangler]

This was the drive-in from big Pine

[@AustinH7]

This must have been filmed a while ago right? Coyote flats is probably covered in snow right now huh?

[@DocWrangler]

yes, this was before the snow fall!

[@flyfisher530]

Nice video Doc! Beautiful goldies! You caught something many people have never seen firsthand!

[@DocWrangler]

Thanks, been chasing this fish for a couple years! Such a neat thing up there!

[@solidsquidjeep]

Awesome adventure that was! So glad to have made this search for golden trout a reality. That was a such killer hike too 😅.🦑

[@DocWrangler]

You were kitted out for survival! Great hike…we’ll have to do it again!

[@shootinglaser]

Coyote Flats is an amazing place!!!! The one time we went, we stayed at Funnel Lake. Great vids as always.

[@DocWrangler]

It really is! We made it to Funnel after this…my next mission was to swim across Funnel Lake! 🤣😅

[@SixOverland]

Nicely done Doc! I’ve always wanted to get up into the Coyote Flats area, but not sure I’d want to tow the trailer up that steep loose section 😬
Congrats on the catch and thanks for sharing!

[@DocWrangler]

Thanks! Definitely wouldn’t try a trailer up that road, though I’ge seen them easily go up the Northern trail 👍🏼

[@OutdoorAuto]

I still need to catch a Golden Trout...

[@DocWrangler]

This was a pretty awesome experience up there!

[@DocWrangler]

Well worth the effort!