A shorter family-friendly hike leads to this small green-hued lake named Bertha May by early settler Peter Hershey for his 2 daughters. This lake can provide good fishing for medium size Rainbow Trout. Well established campsites are available and a large log "dock" offers expanded shore fishing for the sure-footed angler.
Getting here:
From Ashford on Hwy 706, drive ~2.4m east & turn right on Kernahan/Skate Creek Rd. In ~4.6m turn right on FS#84 and then in another 1.2m take FS#8410 - continue another 3.9m to trailhead #251. note: last portion of the road is badly washed out and negotiable for high clearance 4wd only - most should plan on parking lower down. Hike 1/4 mile to Pothole lake then another 1/2 mile uphill to Bertha May - 400' gain.
Species you might catch
Lake information
County: Lewis
Acreage: 19.20 ac.
Elevation: 4059 ft.
TRS: T14R07E SEC16
Center: 46.69847, -121.936355
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Fish stocking info
| Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2023 | Rainbow | 530 | 97 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Rainbow | 500 | 100 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Rainbow | 1,500 | 100 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Rainbow | 1,500 | 32 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Sep 21, 2014 | Cutthroat | 540 | 180 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Rainbow | 1,500 | 28 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Rainbow | 1,519 | 22.5 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Aug 27, 2008 | Rainbow | 1,530 | 25.5 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Aug 30, 2005 | Rainbow | 1,500 | 15 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
| Aug 15, 2005 | Cutthroat | 3,990 | 210 | MOSSYROCK HATCHERY |
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