Toxaway Lake, Glacial lake in Sawtooth Mountains, Custer County, US.
Toxaway Lake is a glacial lake in the Sawtooth Mountains within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, sitting at high elevation in a remote valley. The water has a clear turquoise color and two small islands rise from its surface.
Indigenous peoples used the lake area for seasonal hunting and gathering long before European settlement reached this remote mountain region. The landscape eventually became protected as part of a national recreation area.
The lake draws visitors seeking a deep connection with nature through fishing and wilderness camping in a remote mountain setting. People come here to escape their daily routines and experience solitude in the high country.
The lake is accessible via hiking trails from lower elevations, and visitors can camp and fish in the area once they arrive. A permit is required before entering the wilderness zone where the lake is located.
The lake supports specific trout species and has special catch restrictions in place to protect vulnerable populations in the water. Anglers need to understand that certain fish species follow different rules than others.
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